Spend Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys. Sam Jenks , Chief Revenue Officer at Kodiak Hub , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 2, 2025

The rule change will significantly impact foreign fashion brands and 3PLs using Mexico for de minimis shipments to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 1, 2025

With contentious union negotiations, rapid advancements in automation and AI, and growing global scrutiny on human rights abuses, 2025 is set to be a transformative year for labor.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

In the vast sea of supply chain information, which SCMDOJO supply chain article truly stands out? Dive into our curated list of the top 12 blogs from 2024 that will elevate your supply chain knowledge and give you a competitive edge. 1. Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities This supply chain article provides a comprehensive overview of the procurement department within an organization.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Shopify’s modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how Shopify’s composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 31, 2024

On January 10th, 2025, I will publish my review of the following GEP paper: The Rise of AI Agents Procurement & Supply Chain Enter the Autonomous Age 30

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 3, 2025

The steel producer is using GEP Software to analyze spend and forecasting while also managing its sourcing project pipeline.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Two prominent online learning platforms, Future Learn Courses and SCMDOJO, offer courses on demand to meet supply chain enthusiasts’ diverse needs. As you know, the supply chain management landscape constantly evolves, necessitating continuous learning and skill development for professionals in this field. This comprehensive comparison will examine the key aspects of these platforms, enabling you to decide which best suits your career goals.

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Procurement Freelancers

DECEMBER 31, 2024

In todays interconnected world, global supply chains are the backbone of commerce. However, navigating the… The post How Supplier Auditors Navigate Cross-Cultural Global Supply Chain Challenges first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 2, 2025

Old Navy, H&M and Adidas were among the 107 companies reported to be using textile materials generated by petrochemicals linked to the Permian Basin, per Stand.earth.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The bill would require 10% of all import cargo into the United States from China to arrive on vessels built, flagged and crewed in the U.S.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

SCMDOJO Academy elevates your procurement and supply chain skills through its extensive course library. Continuous learning is crucial for professionals to stay ahead of the curve and enhance their skill sets. SCMDOJO offers a diverse range of courses to cater to various learning needs. Here are 10 of their top-rated courses: 1. Mastering Procurement – Essentials Skills and Competencies Mastering Procurement by Maryna Trepova is the ultimate Procurement and Purchase Management course for E

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Procurement Freelancers

JANUARY 3, 2025

In today’s competitive global marketplace, balancing cost reduction with quality assurance is a constant challenge… The post 10 Ways Procurement Consultants Reduce Costs While Maintaining Quality first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 2, 2025

Nine of 10 citations were withdrawn, though the e-tailer has agreed to pay more than 90% of the penalties and inspections continue, according to the Department of Labor.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 2, 2025

One of the most significant challenges within the modern-day supply chain and logistics landscape is the management of product repairs.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Arkestro

JANUARY 2, 2025

Beverage alcohol retail technology remains ever-changing and constantly evolving.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 1, 2025

Happy New Year! To commemorate the occasion (and for auld lang syne), we will continue to reprise a few of our favorite articles from the last year. After that, we… The post Happy New Year! appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 2, 2025

The provision has come under fire in recent years, with any potential changes likely impacting manufacturing, parcel shipping and air cargo operations.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 29, 2024

For consumer electronics and home appliance retailer Best Buy, washing waste of out of the system is an effort that has grown in ambition and scope.

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Procurement Freelancers

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Have you ever considered if your company needs a procurement manager or a purchasing consultant?… The post Key Differences Between a Purchasing Consultant and a Procurement Manager first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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CPO Rising

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Supplier management is one of the most critical aspects of procurement. But as is the case with a lot of areas within procurement, its complex. One of the biggest issues… The post Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays The Two Levels of Supplier Management Tech appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Procurement software tends to fall into one of three categories. There are enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, which are complex systems designed to help companies manage all ends of the supply chain. Then, there is accounting software that people use to keep track of POs, sacrificing a comprehensive procurement suite for all-in-one convenience.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 1, 2025

The ILA and USMX have until January 15 to come to a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement to avert another strike at U.S. ports.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 1, 2025

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 3, 2025

Editors Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, were publishing some best of 2024 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.… The post Best of 2024: CPO Rising Listicle: Battle Inflation with Five Smart Strategies appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Procurement managers are pros when it comes to negotiating deals down to the penny, working closely with suppliers to secure terms that place them at a strategic advantage. However, these strategies often only account for direct procurement or the purchases associated with the products a company sells. Indirect spending, or those purchases that fall into the everything else categoryfrom IT equipment and professional services to payrollaren’t always held to the same standard.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 31, 2024

If the Covid-19 pandemic can be said to have had any positive impact, it would be in the technology advances to address longstanding performance challenges facing supply chains.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

The following is a 31-minute video of a 2011 lecture I gave at eWorld. It made me wonder if and how the C-Suite view of procurement has evolved over the past 14 years. Starting with the CFO, then the CIO, CEO, and The Board, here is the outline of changes in how top executives view procurement going forward in 2025. 2011 eWorld Video THE EVOLUTION OF THE CFO VIEW Between 2011 and 2024 , CFOs’ views of procurement have evolved significantly, reflecting changes in the business environment, t

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Pipefy

JANUARY 1, 2025

The financial market is constantly facing challenges related to efficiency and process management. With the emergence of AI for finance, tasks like credit analysis, compliance management, and data processing have become faster and more reliable, marking a significant transformation in the sector. Furthermore, implementing new technologies was often limited by rigid systems and a lack of integration between tools.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Today were showcasing another of our fabulous live shows LogTech Live with Eric Johnson. Eric is Senior Editor of Technology at the Journal Of Commerce, he has SO much knowledge and more than a little insider info, so we love collaborating with him. Trust me if something’s going down in supply chain, he’s the first to know about it! Hes joined by special guests to break down key industry trends and insights on the first and third Friday of every month at 10am EST, so if you dont h

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Organizations have problems when senior business executives are involved in troubleshooting everyday issues. Even if a company engages in strategic planning processes like Integrated Business Planning (IBP), it wont get the expected results without proper execution at lower levels.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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