All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 29, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the concept of sustainability has taken center stage.

Sustainability 147

Sustainability Innovation Strategy Supply chain 147

Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 30, 2025

The reduction will occur by the second half of 2026 as part of the carrier’s push to deliver more profitable packages.

136

136

Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 26, 2025

With 2025 promising to be another year of uncertainty and CPOs seeking additional streams of value, we often hear from members of the Procurement Leaders community who say they are placing greater focus on enhancing productivity. With the global economy looking strong despite the fact geopolitical and other risks are seemingly everywhere, its proving to be something of a paradoxical business climate.

Risk 147

Risk Procurement Demand Management 147

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 29, 2025

The very conditions that allow U.S. egg farmers to pump out tens of billions of eggs a year are also what make flocks so susceptible to disease in the first place.

Price 110

Price 110

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.

Category management

All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 27, 2025

Could supply chain professionals use the blockchain to make their logistics processes sustainable? While this technologys role in supply networks is relatively new, its potential is already apparent.

Supply Chain Efficiency 147

Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Supply chain Supply 147

Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 29, 2025

Companies may also consider cutting costs by reducing salaries, benefits, bonuses and office space.

Management 117

Management 117

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 30, 2025

Amazon accounted for nearly 12% of UPS's total revenue in 2024, as well as 20-25% of its U.S. package volumes.

94

94

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports offer a comprehensive view of your entire supply chain operation. They are powerful tools for businesses to identify areas for improvement, optimize processes, and gain a competitive edge. What are Supply Chain Reports? Supply chain reports are data-driven documents that provide key metrics and insights into various aspects of your supply chain, including: Inventory Levels Tracking stock levels in real-time to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding

Supply Chain Optimization 97

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 27, 2025

The agency's previous approach to shipping partners was 'foolish' and limited utilization of its network, the Postal Service leader told Supply Chain Dive.

Networking 119

Networking Supply chain Supply 119

Spend Matters

JANUARY 27, 2025

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of Pairsoft and its procure-to-pay (P2P) solution. As businesses grow, managing P2P processes efficiently across procurement, accounts payable and cash management becomes a significant challenge. Many finance teams struggle with fragmented workflows, which can hinder control over spend, cash flow and compliance, especially in sectors requiring robust financial oversight and real-time payment capabilities.

Procurement 92

Procurement Market analysis Buyers Management 92

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.

Data

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 26, 2025

The rapid expansion of e-commerce has highlighted a significant disparity in delivery speeds between urban and rural areas.

Logistics 101

Logistics 101

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 27, 2025

In a previous post , I wrote the following: “With increasing frequency, procurement executives have told me that their successful ProcureTech implementations with smaller, longstanding solution providers are being replaced by more prominent, e.g., bigger providers like SAP Ariba and Workday. The transition results have been generally poor because these larger providers are growing market share through acquisition and assimilation rather than actual procurement industry experience and exper

Import 69

Import Procurement Procurement team Data 69

Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 28, 2025

The telecommunications company invested $50 million in its U.S. factory over the last two years as it navigates a shifting global trade landscape.

105

105

Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2025

In June 2018 we published an article entitled “5 Trends Higher Ed. Procurement Officers Need to Succeed” The world has been through a lot of changes since then. We learned to adapt during the pandemic, for example. Institutions that had made progress in digital transformation found themselves better-placed to meet the challenges. Moreover, given the rapid evolution of procurement practices and technologies, it is worth assessing how the priorities have changed five years on.

Procurement 52

Procurement Eprocurement Contract management Sustainability 52

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

Demand

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 27, 2025

In supply chain, all the talk today is about AI-driven autonomous operations, removing the need for human intervention in key decision-making.

Supply chain 99

Supply chain Innovation Supply 99

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 28, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: In today’s post, I share my following comment in a LinkedIn discussion stream regarding implementing AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI solutions in the procurement industry. In short, what will work, what doesn’t work, and what you can do about it. Parts 4 and 6 of my 2007 Dangerous Supply Chain Myths series speak directly to the points you and Xavier Olivera are referencing, Michael Lamoureux.

Procurement 72

Procurement Supply chain Collaboration Supply management 72

Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 31, 2025

Tariff threats, lingering storm impacts and regulatory uncertainty are creating challenges for supply in the automotive, medical and food sectors.

Supply 90

Supply 90

Procurement Freelancers

JANUARY 29, 2025

In the ever-evolving world of procurement, technical expertise is no longer the sole determinant of… The post Skills and Tools Needed for Strategic Purchasing Excellence first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

Purchasing 59

Purchasing Supply chain Procurement Supply 59

Advertisement

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.

supply chain budgeting

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 28, 2025

Six ships linked to the U.S. and U.K. have successfully transited the area without coming under attack since January 19.

89

89

Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

Introduction A quickbooks barcode scanner transforms how small and medium-sized businesses handle their inventory management, bridging the gap between physical products and digital records. By connecting scanners directly to QuickBooks, businesses gain instant visibility into their inventory movements, ensuring data flows seamlessly from warehouse shelves to financial records.

Inventory 52

Inventory Real-time Visibility Management Inventory control 52

Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 28, 2025

A rebound could manifest due to tariff concerns and continued trepidation about shipping through the Red Sea.

Demand 96

Demand 96

Procurement Freelancers

JANUARY 25, 2025

Strategic purchasing plays a pivotal role in modern businesses, shaping their ability to compete effectively… The post Skills and Tools Needed for Strategic Purchasing Excellence first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

Purchasing 63

Purchasing Supply chain Procurement Supply 63

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?

Innovation

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 27, 2025

Navigating extreme weather and climate disasters requires proactive and resilient strategies, advanced technology, and a strong crisis-response framework.

Strategy 83

Strategy 83

Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

Introduction Setting up a barcode inventory system marks a significant step forward for growing businesses seeking to modernize their operations. When implemented correctly, barcoding transforms time-consuming manual processes into swift, accurate inventory management workflows. Today's small and medium-sized e-commerce and retail businesses face increasing pressure to maintain accurate stock levels while processing orders quickly.

Inventory 52

Inventory Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 30, 2025

Here’s what importers need to know ahead of the potential implementation of tariffs this week.

Import 87

Import 87

Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

Procurement has the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to evolve into a strategic powerhouse. Will we grasp it, or will we fluff it? A lot of that will depend on how leadership reacts to the seismic shifts we are currently seeing in technology. But lets not lose sight of it not just being about the tech. You can have awesome technology, but with a lack of mandate, dirty data, and a poor internal communication strategy, you could still fail.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Category management 52

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

Supply chain

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2025

Disruptive global events, fluctuating demand patterns, and rising customer expectations are pushing traditional supply chain planning systems to their breaking point. Download the Definitive Guide to Adaptive Supply Chain Planning and take the first step toward future-proofing your supply chain.

Supply chain 59

Supply chain Supply Demand 59

Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

Introduction Order picking stands as a cornerstone of warehouse operations, determining the efficiency and success of small to medium-sized ecommerce and retail businesses. At its core, order picking involves selecting the right products in precise quantities from storage locations to fulfill customer orders accurately and promptly. In today's fast-paced business environment, the difference between thriving and struggling often comes down to how effectively a company manages its order fulfil

Inventory 52

Inventory Real-time Visibility Management Warehouse operations 52

Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 29, 2025

The move adds to the home improvement retailer’s delivery capabilities, which also include a tie-up with Instacart.

87

87

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 31, 2025

According to Cunningham, agentic AI requires minimal human interaction to enable procurement and achieve optimal results. What are your thoughts?

Procurement team 52

Procurement team Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 52

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.

Buyers