All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The logistics industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, fueled by advancements in robotics and automation.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Spend Matters team attended the SOVRA Summit on February 19, and let us tell you that getting downtown in sub-zero weather in Chicago is a summit in itself. Despite the cold weather, the room was filled with passionate public procurement practitioners and suppliers who were eager to chat and learn. We already knew that SOVRA delivers best-in-class customer service (it is a Customer Favorite in Spend Matters SolutionMap ), but meeting its satisfied customers firsthand underscored just how wel

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

I don’t want the following quote from a famous business book to be misunderstood or suggest that negotiation between buyer and supplier is an act of war: “Every battle is won before it is ever fought.” For example, between March 2009 and May 2019, I aired 900 episodes of my BlogTalkRadio show. I talked with industry leaders, top politicians, and celebrity executives.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

2024 was widely reported as the most elected year in modern history with voters going to the polls in more than sixty countries. Incumbent governments suffered as electors voted for change. One of the recurrent themes was dissatisfaction with critical public services. Many taxpayers feel that they neither meet expected satisfaction levels nor deliver value for money.

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All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Visibility is a massive challenge for most supply chains. Businesses often dont know whats going on past their tier-one suppliers, so disruptions and delays can hit suddenly and unexpectedly.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Like it or not, Procurement and Supply teams are in the midst of a digital revolution that looks set only to advance. Digital is transforming everything from B2B to B2C and beyond: what we consume and buy, how we consume and buy and how we work. That means all parts of a business are on the spot to keep up and do digital. Procurement, we would argue, needs to embrace digital more than any other given it touches every part of the organization; however, as our analyst Bertrand Maltaverne wrote in

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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I just got back from Training Magazine’s Training 2025 Conference and Expo. And truth be told, it was worth every second. Forget the usual conference fluff where speakers peddle theories they’ve never tested. This conference was the real deal practical solutions from people doing the actual work, not just talking about it. The best part?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As the wheels of the trucking industry continue to turn, ‍the question on everyone’s mind is: where are trucking rates headed in 2025? In a landscape shaped by ever-changing demands and external factors, seven industry executives have stepped up to share their insights‍ and predictions. Join us as we delve into the crystal ball of the trucking world and uncover the road ahead.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Spend Matters has been speaking with procurement practitioners and solution providers to get a wide view of how procurement and digital transformation is happening in the real world. That view wouldnt be complete without the perspective of the service providers who work shoulder-to-shoulder with the firms undergoing transformation. To that end we spoke with transformation specialist Tanya Wade from multinational professional services firm KPMG.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. Amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to drive sustained growth. The most recent Hackett Group Report highlights key priorities reshaping procurement in 2025, including technology adoption, the rise of Generative AI, and managing emergi

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Sustainability Leadership: A Journey of Collective Impact and Transformation Reflections on being named among the Top 250 Sustainability Leaders by Sustainability Magazine The Collective Journey Toward a Sustainable Future Sustainability is not a destination; it’s a journey we take together. Every step, every decision, and every action matters in creating the future we want to.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the intricate tapestry of the global technology landscape, Taiwan stands as a shining star, playing a pivotal role in the supply chain of ‍one of the most crucial components – chips. From the bustling streets of Taipei to the cutting-edge facilities of Hsinchu, Taiwan’s prowess in semiconductor manufacturing has not only propelled its own economy but also holds significant sway over the world’s technological advancement.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Unimarket and its procure-to-pay (P2P) solution. Unimarket is a cloud-based P2P platform that streamlines eprocurement, invoicing and supplier management. It offers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance efficiency, control costs and ensure compliance. Pain points with which many customers approach Unimarket include overly complicated manual paper processes, staff not knowing or following best practices and lack of visibility i

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

An interview with Andrea Sala, Procurement Project Manager at the Franke Group Founded in 1911, Franke is a privately owned company within the Artemis Group and a leading global manufacturer and provider of solutions and equipment for domestic kitchens as well as for the professional foodservice sector and coffee making. The company is present worldwide and employs nearly 8,000 people in 35 countries, with 23 production sites.

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Supply Chain Queen

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Sustainable Supply Chains: Where Business, Community, and Environmental Impact Converge The future of business isn’t just about profit marginsit’s about creating systems where people, planet, and prosperity thrive together. Beyond Carbon Tracking: The True Power of Sustainable Supply Chains I’ve spent my career witnessing how business can be an incredible force for positive change.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The global shipping industry is undergoing a massive restructuring in 2025, with long-standing alliances dissolving and new partnerships emerging. These shifts are set to redefine carrier operations, impact freight rates, and change how businesses manage their supply chains. The End of the 2M Alliance: A New Era for Maersk & MSC For nearly a decade, the 2M Alliance , a strategic vessel-sharing agreement between Maersk and MSC , played a dominant role in global container shipping.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Introduction As global supply chains evolve, ensuring cost efficiency is crucial. One way to assess the cost performance of any function within the supply chain is through Cost Performance Index (CPI). While CPI is normally used within project management and earned value analysis, it has significant application and importance within supply chain contexts, particularly in procurement, logistics and warehousing.

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Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

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

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

I have noted that many LinkedIn posts regularly mention the belief that the C-Suite continues to see procurement primarily, if not solely, as a cost-savings function. “A 2023 survey by KPMG highlights this transition, revealing that procurement leaders are now focusing on supply chain resiliency (68%), introducing new products or expanding into new markets (65%), and improving margins through cost reduction (71%).

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In a world where the digital realm continues to shape the future of industries, the supply chain landscape stands at the precipice of profound conversion. As we fast forward to the horizon of 2025, the Institute for Supply Management News ventures into the unknown, exploring the enigmatic path that lies ahead. Brace yourselves as we unravel the mysteries, challenges, and innovations that will define the supply chain of the future. from artificial intelligence to sustainability, behold a glimpse

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ContractSafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

If you're in the finance world--whether it's banking, lending or investment--you already know compliance is no joke. SOX, Dodd-Frank, FINRA, GLBA, UDAAP. the alphabet soup never ends. Sound overwhelming? Take a deep breath. This post will show you how a contract management solution can help you organize and track your contracts so you can reduce regulatory risk (and maybe get a bit more sleep at night).

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Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

In this weeks deep dive article, I share my opinion and thoughts about CIPS, and the ongoing debate in the procurement community: Is CIPS (the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) and its MCIPS qualification still relevant? Do procurement professionals need it in the modern landscape? And where do we think CIPS will fit into the future of procurement?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In an era of economic uncertainty and fluctuating market conditions, the service supply chain industry is bracing itself for a ‍seismic shift as double-digit inflation looms on the horizon. The impending transformation, outlined in a recent report by Supply and Demand Chain Executive, is set to reshape the vrey foundation of ‍how goods and services are sourced, ‍managed, and delivered.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The e-commerce giant could launch the potentially disruptive transportation product in 2026, according to J.P. Morgan analysts.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent… The post AI in Action Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Re-globalization represents more than a response to short-term disruptions. Its a profound re-evaluation of trade and investment patterns.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In a world where supply chains drive the global economy, the intersection of artificial intelligence and logistics holds the promise of transformative ‍innovation. Former OpenAI executive, renowned for their expertise in AI technology, unveils a groundbreaking roadmap for the future of supply chains. Join us as we delve into the‍ realm where AI meets global logistics, exploring the potential for AI to revolutionize the way goods move around the world.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

“In some assessments, the boldest way for companies to address climate change is to look beyond their operations and cut emissions across their value chain. That means eliminating emissions from their suppliers as well as how their customers use their products. Theres just one big problem: companies dont control the operations of their suppliers.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with… The post Procurement News February 28, 2025 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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