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Sustainable Practices in Transport: Reducing Carbon Footprint in the Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

Governments worldwide have taken notice of the effect of global warming on the planet. Businesses worldwide rely on supply chains every single day for importing and exporting.

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USPS ending delivery unit discounts for shipping partners

Supply Chain Dive

The agency has reached several new agreements with consolidators that align with its long-term transformation plan, despite concerns of service impacts.

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CPO Crunch: A brave new world calls for brave new strategies

Procurement Leaders

There’s no doubt that chief procurement officers are being asked to contribute to board-level discussions more frequently. There are many reasons for this, and a call last week with many of our CPO members identified what some of those are. CPOs have an ever-brightening spotlight shining on their ability to deliver resilience, financial return and ESG impact.

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Advancements & Adjustments in the GE Appliances Supply Chain

Art of Procurement

GE Appliances is a subsidiary of Haier Smart Home, a Shanghai-based company that purchased them from GE in 2016. Until. The post Advancements & Adjustments in the GE Appliances Supply Chain appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Supply Chains Are Buckling Down for a Record Storm Season and Other Disruptions

Supply Chain Brain

Despite a temporary lull, this hurricane season is shaping up to be one of the worst on record, as storm after storm pummels large swaths of the country.

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US Postal Service’s transportation shakeup: What shippers should know

Supply Chain Dive

The agency's proposal would add an extra day in transit for some volume at post offices far away from its major processing plants.

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Types of Warehouses: Understanding Your Options

SCMDOJO

Imagine a world where your products are always in stock, orders are shipped instantly, and returns are processed seamlessly. Sounds like a dream, right? The key to achieving this supply chain utopia lies in understanding the different types of warehouses and their strategic roles. Let’s dive in and discover the world of warehouses together. Importance of Warehouses in Supply Chain Management Warehouses play a pivotal role in the efficient functioning of supply chain management.

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Is Christmas Coming Early? Retailers and Consumers Seem to Be Making it So

Supply Chain Brain

Consumer shipping habits may be echoing retailers’ more cautious inventory strategies.

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Ocean carriers form ‘Premier Alliance’

Supply Chain Dive

In an evolution of THE Alliance, Ocean Network Express, Hyundai Merchant Marine and Yang Ming Marine will cooperate on trade lanes starting in 2025.

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Calculating the Cost of Convenience in Facilities Management

Art of Procurement

“Everyone has an opinion about facility services in your buildings, so you’re always trying to accommodate multiple stakeholders and juggle. The post Calculating the Cost of Convenience in Facilities Management appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Why Dropshipping is a Lucrative Opportunity for Sourcing Agents

Procurement Freelancers

Selecting the correct items to sell might be difficult. You hunt vendors for hours, bargain… The post Why Dropshipping is a Lucrative Opportunity for Sourcing Agents first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Securing Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Today: Three Considerations For Strategic Carrier Partnerships

Supply Chain Brain

Investing in strategic carrier relationships now will yield long-term benefits when the market tightens, and carriers face capacity constraints

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MSC, Zim agree to collaborate on transpacific lanes

Supply Chain Dive

The shipping lines’ deal to swap slots and share vessels will start in 2025 and last for three years.

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Invite AI to the Table for your next IBP Meeting

Supply Chain Trend

In his book Co-Intelligence , Ethan Mollick suggests firstly to invite AI to the table in everything you do. And secondly to make sure to be the human the loop that works with AI. Working with AI/GenAI is a skill that can be developed. Prompting GenAI certainly takes practice and Mollick provides some interesting and well thought through prompt examples.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Turning Clicks into Cash: Insights from Robert Brandl

Procurement Express

In today’s digital landscape, affiliate marketing has emerged as a powerful avenue for businesses seeking to boost their revenue. With the right strategies and insights, affiliate marketers can turn clicks into significant cash flow. Robert Brandl, a prominent super affiliate and founder of Email Tool Tester, shares his journey and expertise in this dynamic field.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Management Aren’t Ready for AI. They Need to Be.

Supply Chain Brain

Today, with the emergence of artificial intelligence, our predictive capabilities are transforming before our eyes, generating forward-thinking insights into the supply chain as never before.

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Younger workers are needed to shore up shrinking labor force, EBRI says

Supply Chain Dive

The age of the labor force will play an important role in companies’ workforce development in coming years, the institute noted.

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Why Communication & Supplier Engagement Need Renewed Focus

HICX

Voice of the Supplier Survey 2024 Effective communication is the backbone of any successful supply chain management strategy. As businesses strive to strengthen their supplier relationships, understanding the suppliers’ perspective is key to making meaningful improvements in this area. And there remains a lot of work to be done here. Our 2024 Voice of the Supplier survey reveals some critical insight: almost half of the suppliers surveyed (48%) feel that their most important customer could

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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CPO Rising Listicle: 8 Reasons Why a CPO Needs a Strong Strategic Sourcing Operation

CPO Rising

Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help… The post CPO Rising Listicle: 8 Reasons Why a CPO Needs a Strong Strategic Sourcing Operation appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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How Robotic Process Automation Helps Reduce Business Costs

Supply Chain Brain

The fact that employees spend many paid work hours on clerical tasks doesn’t help a company's bottom line.

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UPS, FedEx fuel surcharge hikes persist

Supply Chain Dive

The carriers both made adjustments to the fees in recent weeks, but a soft demand environment is giving shippers room to negotiate.

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Procurement 6 – September 13th, 2024

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – September 13th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Powerful Contract Negotiation Tips for Procurement Pros

Procurement Freelancers

Securing the best deal while maintaining strong supplier relationships is one of the tasks of… The post Powerful Contract Negotiation Tips for Procurement Pros first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Top Trends in S&OP for Tomorrow

Supply Chain Brain

Sales and operations planning is experiencing both a renaissance and a revolutionary transition, thanks to rapid technological innovation and the aftermath of the COVID-19 epidemic.

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De minimis: Helping or hurting U.S. manufacturers?

Supply Chain Dive

While groups like the National Association of Manufacturers claim the exemption benefits domestic production, others say it erodes the U.S. industry’s competitive edge and forces factory closures.

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Maximize Impact: Achieving Competitive Outcomes with One Supplier

Arkestro

Webinars / Maximize Impact: Achieving Competitive Outcomes with One Supplier Maximize Impact: Achieving Competitive Outcomes with One Supplier A conversation with Spend Matters. Summary: In today’s rapidly evolving market, procurement professionals are under immense pressure to optimize efficiency and effectiveness amidst increasing volumes of activities and static team sizes.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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Is AI Washing A Real Thing?

Procurement Insights

What is AI Washing? (Bandwagon Jumpers) – click here or the image below to watch a short video. Okay, Bob Mango , here is a link to my most recent LinkedIn post that very much aligns with what you are saying – [link] I turned 65 this year, and after over 40 years in high-tech and procurement, I can say with great certainty that Hype Cycles like Gartner’s do more harm than good.

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China Asks Its Carmakers to Keep Key EV Technology at Home

Supply Chain Brain

China’s directive comes at a time most major Chinese carmakers are looking to localize manufacturing so as to avoid tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.

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Data makes the world go round: 4 key trends for supply chains in 2025

Supply Chain Dive

Explore 2025's top supply chain trends: Traceability, sustainability, resilience and AI integration.

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Maximize Impact: Achieving Competitive Outcomes with One Supplier

Arkestro

Webinars / Maximize Impact: Achieving Competitive Outcomes with One Supplier Maximize Impact: Achieving Competitive Outcomes with One Supplier A conversation with Spend Matters. Summary: In today’s rapidly evolving market, procurement professionals are under immense pressure to optimize efficiency and effectiveness amidst increasing volumes of activities and static team sizes.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.