Sat.Feb 22, 2025 - Fri.Feb 28, 2025

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The Future of Warehouse Robots in Logistics

All Things Supply Chain

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

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Amazon sets sights on LTL market

Supply Chain Dive

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

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SOVRA Summit recap – Modernizing public procurement

Spend Matters

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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U.S. Looks Abroad to Combat Egg Shortages

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. is expecting to take in around 240 million eggs from Turkey by July, with the remainder set to arrive by the end of the year.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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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AI-Powered 4D Twins: Revolutionizing Supply Chain Visibility

All Things Supply Chain

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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AI’s supply chain potential among Manifest 2025 takeaways

Supply Chain Dive

Target and Unilever are among the companies capitalizing on artificial intelligence, but some are still struggling in areas like leveraging data.

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Five Supply Chain Disruptions That Can Jeopardize the Public Safety Sector

Supply Chain Brain

As public safety departments continue to adapt and overcome these supply chain challenges, collaboration between manufacturers and public safety agencies will be key.

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Procurement’s “Real” Acres Of Diamonds In 2025

Procurement Insights

“I did receive your very well-written paper. It is very insightful, and I have some questions that you might be able to answer in a few seconds on our next call. I have seen that approach in the B2C segment, but I have not seen that in the B2B segment. I’m curious to learn so much from someone knowledgeable like you.” – CPO | Advisor | IIT | NUS | Stanford | Exxonmobil | Chevron | E&Y (February 2025) Based on my research and work between 1998 and 2004, I wrote a paper

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Bobbie opens fulfillment center in Georgia

Supply Chain Dive

The infant formula maker’s addition expands the company’s Southeast reach, according to VP of Supply Chain Dominic Mills.

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Procurement transformation starts with getting your house in order – not buying tech

Spend Matters

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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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Climate Change Threatens the Future of Food Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Already in 2025, we've seen the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on the price and availability of essential foods.

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What Negotiation Should Really Be About

Procurement Insights

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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CFOs sharpen focus on supply chain strategies amid tariff threat: BDO

Supply Chain Dive

Despite the potential costs from import duties, “CFOs remain optimistic about growth overall,” a BDO executive said.

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

Spend Matters

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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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Apple Shareholders Reject Push to End DEI Initiatives

Supply Chain Brain

Apple has argued that its DEI initiatives are "critical" to its success, and that it seeks to "conduct business ethically, honestly, and in compliance with applicable laws.

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Five Priorities for UK Public Sector Procurement in 2025 – and Beyond

Jaggaer

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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Mars pledges $27M to slash dairy emissions

Supply Chain Dive

The confectionery giant is partnering with New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra to fund more sustainable farming practices.

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5 Things the Training 2025 Conference Taught Me About the Future of Learning & Development

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

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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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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Navigating the Shifting Global Trade Landscape: Re-Globalization and Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

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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Where are trucking rates headed in 2025? 7 execs weigh in – Supply Chain Dive

Let's Talk Supply Chain

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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Where are trucking rates headed in 2025? 7 execs weigh in

Supply Chain Dive

Leaders at several trucking companies have expressed optimism for gradual pricing increases this year.

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Navigating the Top 3 Procurement Challenges in 2025

Jaggaer

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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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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Survey: Freight Industry Prepares for Supply Chain Shocks in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

Also expected to throw a wrench into the works in 2025 is an anticipated shift to a more carrier-friendly freight market by the second quarter of the year.

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Taiwan’s vital role in global chip supply chain – Taiwan News

Let's Talk Supply Chain

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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Fabletics targets demand planning, inventory management

Supply Chain Dive

The apparel company will build a forecasting model using Blue Yonder’s supply chain planning solutions.

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Procurement Transformation through Collaboration & Partnership at Franke

Jaggaer

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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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?

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U.S. Companies’ Responses to Tariff Threats Vary Wildly

Supply Chain Brain

U.S.-based companies are also likely to suffer because of reciprocal tariffs imposed by Americas trading partners in retaliation, threatening profit from exports.

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The Great Reshuffling of Shipping Alliances in 2025: What It Means for Global Trade

Let's Talk Supply Chain

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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ILA ratifies 6-year labor contract

Supply Chain Dive

Approval of the contract ends months of uncertainty surrounding East and Gulf Coast ports and fears of a possible second strike.

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Cost Performance Index (CPI): What is it and How to Calculate it?

SCMDOJO

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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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here - Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.