Ports of Indiana to build sea container terminal
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 15, 2024
The terminal is slated to begin operations as early as 2026, serving industries such as manufacturing, agriculture and consumer goods.
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De Minimis: Supply Chain Trifles the Law Should be Concerned With
Art of Procurement
JULY 18, 2024
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
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As supply chains continue to grow in scope and complexity, so do contractor safety risks.
Being a CPO: Probably the best job in the world
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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.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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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.
Carhartt grows efforts to source sustainable cotton
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 15, 2024
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.
Empowering financial health: Enhancing working capital efficiency and early payment opportunities
Spend Matters
JULY 15, 2024
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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Potential Efficiency Improvements: Vehicle Efficiency in Businesses
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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.
Port of Los Angeles to upgrade Port Optimizer after California grant
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The nearly $8 million in funds will be used to improve container visibility, truck appointment integrations, emissions reporting and more.
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Preparing for the Future With ‘Extreme Scenario Planning’
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DOT rolls out $5B in bridge infrastructure grants
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Is a Product Sourcing Agent Right for My E-Commerce Business?
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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
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How to Improve Employee Retention with eLearning
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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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors targets enhanced distribution performance
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JULY 16, 2024
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7 Steps to Streamline Your Procurement Contract Management
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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify
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Top 10 Transportation Challenges and Solutions Identified in Research
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My emails to two solution providers
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