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De Minimis: Supply Chain Trifles the Law Should be Concerned With

Art of Procurement

Section 321 of the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930 contains a small provision known as ‘de minimis,’ a Latin phrase. The post De Minimis: Supply Chain Trifles the Law Should be Concerned With appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Smart Ways To Mitigate Contractor Safety Risks In Your Supply Chain 

All Things Supply Chain

As supply chains continue to grow in scope and complexity, so do contractor safety risks.

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Being a CPO: Probably the best job in the world

Procurement Leaders

Being a chief procurement officer might be the best job in the world. That’s quite the statement but, writing this from the grounds of Château St. Gerlach near Maastricht as Procurement Leaders’ annual CPO retreat Ovation reaches its conclusion, I’m left in no doubt that it’s one based on reality. Why? That becomes clearer when you take a moment to step back and consider the sphere of influence and scope of impact that procurement has.

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USMX says there is ‘forward movement’ to resolving ILA issues

Supply Chain Dive

The parties had seen talks stall since June after a local dispute arose over the use of automated gates.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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Watch: AI in the Supply Chain: Fact and Fiction

Supply Chain Brain

Tom Moore and Keith Moore, CEOs of, respectively, ProvisionAi and Autoscheduler.AI, talk about how AI is helping to solve problems in supply chains — and where it's more a matter of hype.

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Empowering financial health: Enhancing working capital efficiency and early payment opportunities

Spend Matters

In the realm of modern business operations, effective financial management is not just a task, it’s the heartbeat that drives growth and sustains operations. Imagine a company navigating a complex network of supplier negotiations, payment terms and cash flow management. This is where procurement steps in as the strategic architect, shaping the path to financial optimization.

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Ports of Indiana to build sea container terminal

Supply Chain Dive

The terminal is slated to begin operations as early as 2026, serving industries such as manufacturing, agriculture and consumer goods.

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Preparing for the Future With ‘Extreme Scenario Planning’

Supply Chain Brain

The best way that industrial supply chains can prepare for an uncertain future is to imagine the most extreme outcomes playing out — in opposite directions.

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Retail Inventory Management: 15 Best Practices for 2024 | Ecommerce

Finale Inventory

Retail inventory management is a fundamental part of running a successful ecommerce business. With the evolving landscape of online retail, staying ahead is crucial. Effective strategies can optimize inventory control and enhance overall efficiency. This article outlines key aspects of retail inventory management and future trends shaping the industry.

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How to Improve Employee Retention with eLearning

Skill Dynamics

Are you struggling to keep a consistent team? Or finding skills shortages amongst staff as key talent leaves? Employee retention is an inevitable issue, however having a strategy for retaining your top talent can ensure your very best employees feel valued enough to stay. As the world of work shifts further towards remote and virtual environments, businesses need to offer flexibility to try and compete.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Carhartt grows efforts to source sustainable cotton

Supply Chain Dive

The workwear brand is tapping the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Better Cotton initiative in a bid for greater traceability and transparency over its supply chain.

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Union Push at U.K. Amazon Warehouse Falls Short by 28 Votes

Supply Chain Brain

Just over 49% of workers voted in favor of unionizing, ending a two-year-long fight where employees held a series of strikes in a push for higher pay.

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Potential Efficiency Improvements: Vehicle Efficiency in Businesses

SCMDOJO

Vehicle efficiency is a critical factor for businesses operating trucks. It directly impacts operational costs and environmental footprint. This blog post explores various strategies that can significantly improve vehicle efficiency in truck operations. Implementing these practices can lead to substantial business cost savings and a cleaner environment.

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The Art and Science of Demand Forecasting in Supply Chain Planning

Skill Dynamics

Struggling to anticipate customer demands? It’s impossible to know entirely how demand will pan out. However, demand forecasting is key to gaining some sense of control over your business during this turmoil. By accurately predicting future market trends that impact your organization, you can effectively navigate this changing market and drive sustainable growth.

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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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DOT rolls out $5B in bridge infrastructure grants

Supply Chain Dive

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is funding 13 economically significant projects to address traffic and freight bottlenecks.

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Watch: What's Next for Supply Chain Management: Moving to Proactive Intelligence

Supply Chain Brain

Proactive intelligence enables you to balance the fine line between cost and resilience, says Brandon Daniels, chief executive officer of Exiger.

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7 Steps to Streamline Your Procurement Contract Management

Procurement Freelancers

Getting business agreements handled properly is essential for businesses. It means taking care of contracts… The post 7 Steps to Streamline Your Procurement Contract Management first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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My emails to two solution providers

Procurement Insights

Email No. 1 Hello, ABC Solution Provider. I had a productive call with the prospective client practitioner this morning. After providing them with added industry insight regarding competitors in the market and understanding their decision-making process, here is what I know: Their priorities regarding a solution provider – feet on the ground presence regionally is important.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Port of Long Beach awarded nearly $8M to improve visibility platform

Supply Chain Dive

The Supply Chain Information Highway’s next phase of development will include additional rail cargo and export visibility, among other features.

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Trucking Industry Gets Boost as Peak Shipping Season Arrives a Month Early

Supply Chain Brain

With concerns over transit delays in the Red Sea and the looming threat of an East Coast and Gulf port longshoremen strike, retailers began restocking shelves in June.

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Building a Procurement Strategy Roadmap for Success

Skill Dynamics

Procurement transformation, although innovative and beneficial, often arises alongside a resistance to change, lack of skills and data issues within teams. It isn’t always easy to get everyone onboard, however you can lay the groundwork to make the process as simple as possible, with clear visibility for the team involved. Let’s take a look at how you can develop and implement your procurement strategy roadmap from start to finish and address key challenges you may face along the way, as w

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Is a Product Sourcing Agent Right for My E-Commerce Business?

Procurement Freelancers

Starting an online store is exciting, but you may face many obstacles you can’t overcome.… The post Is a Product Sourcing Agent Right for My E-Commerce Business? first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Port of Los Angeles to upgrade Port Optimizer after California grant

Supply Chain Dive

The nearly $8 million in funds will be used to improve container visibility, truck appointment integrations, emissions reporting and more.

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Podcast | The Short Shelf Life of Electronic Components in A&D

Supply Chain Brain

How do we solve the problem of obsolete electronic components in the aviation and defense industry?

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Why it pays to be canceled!

Procurement Insights

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Top 10 Transportation Challenges and Solutions Identified in Research

SCMDOJO

Transportation is a complex system, and even minor inefficiencies can have a ripple effect. This article explores challenges identified in a research paper by McKinnon (2006) focusing on vehicle utilization and efficiency in the freight industry [1]. We’ll delve into each challenge and explore potential solutions: 1. Demand Fluctuations: Challenge: Seasonal variations, daily sales fluctuations, and unpredictable demand patterns can lead to underutilized vehicles.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Academy Sports and Outdoors targets enhanced distribution performance

Supply Chain Dive

The retailer’s implementation of a new warehouse management system is a key component of its efforts to bolster its omnichannel capabilities.

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From "Raw" to Riches

Supply Chain Brain

In manufacturing, minimizing downtime and maximizing production while managing costs is the name of the game. Keeping up with rising order volumes and keeping costs in check was a challenge for a leading manufacturer of consumer goods.

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Six Sigma in 2024 – Is It Still Relevant?

Procurement Insights

Over the past few decades, I have written about and interviewed some of the top professionals in this area, including Forrest Breyfogle. Here is the link to the first Six Sigma case study of Forrest’s that I posted on my YouTube channel in 2008 – [link] Watching that video today, the case study seems as relevant now as it did then—maybe even more so.

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AOP Introducing… Tonkean Enterprise Copilot

Art of Procurement

Procurement intake processes are often misunderstood by other areas of the business, and having to constantly guide distributed buyers through. The post AOP Introducing… Tonkean Enterprise Copilot appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.