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Procurement and Sustainability: A Harmonious Partnership for a Greener Future

Procurement Templates

In an era marked by growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, procurement has emerged as a pivotal player in fostering sustainability within organizations. Procurement, traditionally seen as a function focused on sourcing goods and services at the best possible prices, has now evolved into a strategic driver for sustainability.

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The power of diversity in procurement: Driving business success through inclusion — Part 3 (Technology)

Spend Matters

In today’s diverse society, businesses have a crucial role to play in fostering equality and inclusion. However, the business world often needs to improve to reflect the true diversity of society, both within companies and in their supply chains. To bridge this gap, organizations are increasingly embracing the concept of supplier diversity in their procurement processes.

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5 Common Myths About GPOs

Art of Procurement

At Categorypalooza 2023, Brian Halpin, VP and General Manager at Procure Analytics, led a session on the complexities and opportunities. The post 5 Common Myths About GPOs appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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The Market Speaks: Procurement practitioner requirements and the tech vendor response — SAP

Spend Matters

Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends. But we also endeavor to grow our understanding of the wants and needs of the customers using that tech – the practitioners.

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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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Leveraging Procurement Software with ERP Integration

Fraxion

The advantage of procurement software with ERP integration Companies are looking for ways to stay competitive, and it is no secret that having efficient and streamlined processes is vital to staying ahead of the curve. One critical aspect of business operations is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), a comprehensive software system that integrates various departments and functions within an organization.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 09/08/2023-09/14/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Tesla reinvents carmaking with breakthrough Tesla is reportedly on the verge of a game-changing development in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.

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Supply Chain by Amazon: 5 takeaways from its annual seller conference

Supply Chain Dive

The end-to-end set of services' capabilities will continue to expand, company executives said at Amazon Accelerate.

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THE BIG INTERVIEW WITH LAURA DANIEL

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads’ latest Big Interview, Laura spoke with Gemma Burman about her career in procurement and what challenges she and other procurement leaders currently face in the industry. How did you get into Procurement? So, like most people, I didn’t choose procurement. I think it chose me. I started my career at nPower, a large utility company.

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The power of supplier diversity in procurement: Driving business success through inclusion — Part 2 (ROI)

Spend Matters

In today’s diverse society, businesses have a crucial role to play in fostering equality and inclusion. However, the business world often needs to improve to reflect the true diversity of society, both within companies and in their supply chains. To bridge this gap, organizations are increasingly embracing the concept of supplier diversity in their procurement processes.

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Ramping Up Supply Chain Resilience with AI-Powered CLM

Supply Chain Brain

Business systems can’t operate with true effectiveness as stand-alone functions; they must work together for businesses to harvest the most value from their data.

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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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Amazon unveils end-to-end supply chain services

Supply Chain Dive

Through Supply Chain by Amazon, sellers can have Amazon handle their logistics from manufacturers to customers.

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What is ABC Classification? How to Calculate ABC Classification

SCMDOJO

Unlock efficient inventory management with ABC classification. Learn the steps, benefits, and use SCMDOJO's tool for quick analysis.

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Analyst Eye on intake management solutions – Where are they going?

Spend Matters

The term ‘intake management’ has existed for years in a procurement context, but only relatively recently has its role become firmly implemented within the source-to-pay (S2P) software market. That is a result of the added value procurement is required to bring to stakeholders, the need for process user friendliness and adoption, and the so far weakly implemented management of the front end of the end-to-end procurement process.

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The Supply Chain Has a New Paradigm

Supply Chain Brain

Now volatility is end to end, and supply chain planning extends beyond order fulfillment to sustainability and resiliency. The good news: They’ve updated the operator’s manual.

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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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Amazon Shipping has price edge over top carriers, execs say

Supply Chain Dive

The service won’t add peak season fees this year, unlike FedEx and UPS.

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Where AI Actually Matters in the Supply Chain

The Network Effect

AI is big in supply chain management, but there are places it is ideally suited to, and other areas that are highly problematic. Ranjit Notani explains.

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3 steps to unlock spend synergies through unified language

Spend Matters

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. As a procurement professional myself, I have witnessed and been part of many procurement teams of different maturity levels and sizes. Their shared mission? Enabling business objectives — whether it’s growth, innovation, cost-cutting, compliance or risk management — by gaining control over the addressable spend across the company.

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How to Create and Build a Cyber-Resilient Organization

Supply Chain Brain

Building a cyber-resilient organization is no longer something supply chains can wait to do or invest in over time. It has become a critical priority.

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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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FDA issues warning letters to 3 baby formula makers

Supply Chain Dive

Perrigo, ByHeart and Mead Johnson received letters as part of the agency's ongoing review of formula manufacturing after years of constrained supply and recalls.

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Digital Supply Chain Tops ASCM’s Top 10 Supply Chain Trends for 2024

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The ASCM top 10 supply chain trends for 2024 feature a new number one, but technology trends still dominate the top five overall.

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Powering the future: The synergy of IBM and AWS partnership

IBM Supply Chain Blog

We are in the midst of an AI revolution where organizations are seeking to leverage data for business transformation and harness generative AI and foundation models to boost productivity, innovate, enhance customer experiences, and gain a competitive edge. IBM and AWS have been working together since 2016 to provide secure, automated solutions for hybrid cloud environments.

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Food Prices Resume Decline Despite Lingering Supply Threats

Supply Chain Brain

An index of food-commodity costs fell by 2.1% in August on subdued demand and good outputs of vegetable oils and milk.

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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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UPS, Teamsters deal could ramp up wage pressure for logistics firms

Supply Chain Dive

Rival FedEx has already laid out plans to increase wages for its employees in October.

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359: Women in Supply Chain, Alexis Mizell-Pleasant

Let's Talk Supply Chain

 In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Alexis Mizell-Pleasant – editor, writer, content creator and veteran. Alexis served in the U.S. Navy as an Engineer and Supervisor in the Reactor department engine room onboard the USS Ronald Reagan, before embracing her passion for writing and pursuing a career in media. Benefitting from a diverse resume of communications experience, Alexis is currently Managing Editor of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine

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Unlocking Cost Savings: The Role Of A Purchasing Consultant In Optimising Procurement Strategies

Procurement Freelancers

In an era where every penny counts, businesses are seeking ways to streamline their operations… The post Unlocking Cost Savings: The Role Of A Purchasing Consultant In Optimising Procurement Strategies first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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The Food Supply Chain at Risk: How Can We Secure it?

Supply Chain Brain

Enhanced visibility, paired with purpose-built tools designed to monitor the organization’s most critical applications, along with a strategic response plan, can help manufacturers stay ahead of the curve.

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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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Dollar General braces for $95M profit hit as it clears inventory

Supply Chain Dive

While it works to reduce stock levels, the discounter is also investing in new planning tools to help manage flows at stores and distribution centers.

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Warehouse Layout Optimization for Efficient Inventory Management

SCMDOJO

Warehouses seem like a confusing maze filled with rows of shelves, stacks of goods, and a beehive of activity. Have you ever thought about how these warehouses are actually designed? Or how the warehouse staff always seem to know exactly where everything is located? This is where warehouse layout optimization come into play. Welcome to the world of smart warehouse layout optimization – where the right planning, designing, and execution can take the space from chaotic to systematic!

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Ubotica partners with IBM for one-click deployment of space AI applications

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Space AI leader Ubotica Technologies is partnering with IBM to leverage IBM cloud infrastructure and watsonx.ai components, intending to simplify the process for a developer to get their application running onboard a satellite. With a single click, mutual customers will be able to securely deploy their AI models directly to satellites that use the Ubotica CogniSAT TM platform.

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Key Considerations in Evaluating the Popular Near-Shoring Trend

Supply Chain Brain

Near-shoring operations shouldn't be done lightly, but only after looking internally at business goals and externally at the market to make an informed decision.

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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.