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Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Supply Chains

All Things Supply Chain

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

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UPS to cut Amazon volume by more than 50%

Supply Chain Dive

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

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Unleashing the power of productivity

Procurement Leaders

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.

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A Lesson in Egg-Onomics: Tracing the Trouble with U.S. Egg Prices

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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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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Blockchain for Transparent & Sustainable Supply Chains

All Things Supply Chain

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.

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Nearly half of managers predict layoffs in 2025

Supply Chain Dive

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

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UPS to Scale Back Amazon Delivery Volumes

Supply Chain Brain

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

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Types of Supply Chain Reports: Definition and Benefits

SCMDOJO

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

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USPS’ DeJoy: Consolidator changes will boost competitiveness

Supply Chain Dive

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

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PairSoft: Vendor Analysis — Procure-to-Pay solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary

Spend Matters

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.

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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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Bridging the Digital Divide: Overcoming Logistics Challenges in Rural America

Supply Chain Brain

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

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Does the recognition of procurement’s importance extend to procurement professionals?

Procurement Insights

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

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Ericsson touts ‘broad-based production’ as tariff deterrent

Supply Chain Dive

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

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5 Trends Higher Ed. Procurement Officers Need to Succeed – Then and Now

Jaggaer

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.

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The Evolving Retailer's Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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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AI in 2025: Expect Another Wave of Innovation in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

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

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When it comes to AI success and procurement, it isn’t human versus machine, but human versus human.

Procurement Insights

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.

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Shortages 2025: Geopolitics, severe weather fuel uncertainty

Supply Chain Dive

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

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Skills and Tools Needed for Strategic Purchasing Excellence

Procurement Freelancers

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.

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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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U.S. and U.K. Ships Return to Red Sea After Houthis Vow to Hold Fire

Supply Chain Brain

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

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QuickBooks Barcode Scanner: Making Inventory Management Easy

Finale Inventory

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.

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Ocean rates drop as January demand cools

Supply Chain Dive

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

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Skills and Tools Needed for Strategic Purchasing Excellence

Procurement Freelancers

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.

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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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Navigating Extreme Weather Events and Disruptions: A Guide for Shippers

Supply Chain Brain

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

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Setting Up a Barcode Inventory System in 5 Steps

Finale Inventory

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.

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5 questions about Trump’s tariff plans

Supply Chain Dive

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

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The Future of Procurement: Bullish vs. Bearish Case

Procurement Software

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.

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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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A Must-Read for Supply Chain Leaders: The Definitive Guide to Adaptive Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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Order Picking: Your Guide to Efficient Inventory Management

Finale Inventory

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

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Home Depot expands fast delivery options with DoorDash, Uber Eats

Supply Chain Dive

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

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Agentic AI Will Finally Enable Procurement Teams To Achieve 100% ProcureTech Implementation Success – Cunningham L.

Procurement Insights

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

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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?