Red Sea Route Under Siege: Escalating Conflicts Disrupting Global Logistics
All Things Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The Red Sea, through which the Suez Canal connects Asia to Europe, has long been a crucial artery for global shipping.
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Ten steps to getting Procurement software for your Business
ABC of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Sooner or later, you will get the Budget to pick the next Procurement software for your Company. How to get the right one? The post Ten steps to getting Procurement software for your Business first appeared on ABC of Procurement.
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Strike at U.S. Ports Brings Debate Over Automation Front and Center
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Even if the dispute between the ILA and USMX is resolved quickly, the battle over automation at U.S. ports is set to rage on for a good long while to come.
ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master agreement, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Supply Chains as Business in Action
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 3, 2024
We know supply chains are complex, but to truly understand how complex they are, and how they reached this point, The post Supply Chains as Business in Action appeared first on Art of Procurement.
CPO Crunch: A productive event
Procurement Leaders
OCTOBER 1, 2024
We would all love to be more productive. After all, getting more output from the same, if not fewer, resources is one of the guiding principles of a growth-based strategy. It’s why countless CPOs have told us that it will be a key priority for them next year, and, by extension, it’s why a good proportion of our community activities in 2025 will focus on the productivity conundrum.
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Hurricane Helene: FedEx, UPS and US Postal Service still disrupted
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Parcel carriers continued to report delivery delays a week after the storm made landfall.
Risk is complex — The different types and sources of risk
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Continuing our series on third-party/supply chain risk management (TPRM/SCRM), here we illustrate the breadth and complexity of risk that organizations today must navigate and manage. We look at how risks and incidents comprise a multitude of types which have origins both inside and outside of the organization and provide a detailed view of different risks and their sources.
Damage from Hurricane Helene Threatens U.S. Medical Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Helene is already one of the deadliest mainland storms in the history of the U.S., with more than 100 people killed in the days since it first made landfall.
Procurement 6 – October 4th, 2024
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – October 4th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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
Port strike could bring ocean carrier surcharges
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and other carriers shared contingency plans ahead of a possible work stoppage beginning Oct. 1.
Zip Forward 2024: Forging paths to sustainable success
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 4, 2024
On September 25, Zip hosted its second annual ‘ Zip Forward ‘ Conference in San Francisco, California. Headlined “forging paths to sustainable success,” the event attracted roughly 400 live attendees and featured Zip’s new branding and the announcement of new features. Zip also hosted panels, Q&A sessions and more with various procurement and finance leaders from Prudential, Pixar, Arm, Coinbase and others.
Electrification Is Coming for the Supply Chain — But Not Where You Think
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2024
El ectrifying heavy trucks seems like an obvious step to take. But even with incentives, the current state of technology isn’t ready for deployment at large scale.
Essential Supply Chain Skills Every Student Should Learn for a Successful Career
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 3, 2024
In this highly competitive job market, more is needed for students to learn the supply chain theory simply. Due to the quick movement and fast reaction of global logistics, the new generation entering the supply chain industry must learn and master some vital technical and soft skills. Supply chain management begins with products being distributed to raw materials and manufacturing and ends with the finished products moving to customers.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
Advertiser: GEP
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
Did the ILA strike fully shut down East and Gulf Coast ports? We asked.
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2024
At least 12 ports were significantly affected on Tuesday, but not all terminals are at a standstill.
Pivot: Vendor Analysis — Intake and orchestration solution overview, roadmap, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Pivot and its solution for intake and orchestration and P2P. Intake management and orchestration solutions are relatively new standalone products; however, the processes have long had fragmented support across the procurement cycle. Intake stands as the initiation into all requests, and orchestration sits above and across… This content is for members only.
Exploding Pagers and Walkie-Talkies Underscore Importance of a Trusted Electronics Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Building a trusted and secure end-to-end electronics ecosystem and supply chain is a national security priority.
Why was this screenshot an indication of a good ProcureTech demo?
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 2, 2024
What would be your first thought if this were the opening screen for a demo you were invited to see? How would it set the tone for the rest of the presentation? In the meantime, Michael Lamoureux sent me the following post by Reza Shah Mohammadi with the corresponding video of Steve Jobs. Be sure to watch the Jobs video: Reza Shah Mohammad Post Stop thinking that you can succeed by starting with technology and then figuring out how to market it.
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.
ILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.
Zoom in on Cyber Risk
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The interconnected nature of business networks, their systems and their data leaves suppliers and the primary organization open to threats and attacks that broadly fall under the category of supply chain cyber risk. Cyber attacks have only increased in recent years, and even a minor breach can damage a company’s operations, finance and reputation due to how much sensitive information has been digitized.
U.S. Imposes Duties on Solar Panels From Southeast Asia
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The determination marks an early victory for domestic panel makers, who say cheap imports are harming their operations.
AOP Introducing… SimpliContract
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 1, 2024
SimpliContract is on a mission to create what its Founder and CEO, Guru Venkatesan, calls a “connected contract experience.” Contract. The post AOP Introducing… SimpliContract appeared first on Art of Procurement.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
2024 peak season surcharges: Comparing carrier fees
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2024
While UPS, FedEx and OnTrac are continuing their annual practice, other delivery providers are declining to add temporary price hikes.
Being prepared for third-party risk events – Think big, start small, grow fast
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The appetite for third-party risk management (TPRM) within procurement and the supply chain is keener than ever before — risks are more numerous and complex in what is an increasingly fast-paced and global business environment. (Read our analysis: Risk is complex — The different types and sources of risk.) From chip shortages to geopolitical tensions and pandemics to canal blockages, recent years have highlighted the ever-present vulnerability of global supply chains.
Preparing Supply Chains for an Uncertain Future
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The tools and technologies to create resilient, frictionless supply chains are growing increasingly obtainable, and those who don’t take advantage risk being left behind.
Why Is Free Speech Bad For Procurement?
Procurement Insights
OCTOBER 4, 2024
“Jon, I sometimes get ostracized by my own Procurement community when I make a statement that a lot of the new age procurement tech is still trying to make the “horses run faster”… they are still very much centered around a source to contract and a procure to pay tool. and you can only add enough juice to make the legacy processes run faster, more efficiently.” – “SK” Sanjeev Kumar Roy (October 4th, 2024) The above comment to one of my posts stopped me cold in my tr
From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity
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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.
DHL eCommerce boosts North Carolina capacity with facility relocation
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The logistics provider moved a distribution center from Raleigh to Concord, now a 30-minute drive to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Embracing the Future at Graceland: Insights from the Basware Premier Event
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 1, 2024
During the week of September 9th, I attended the Basware Premier Event in Memphis — a fantastic gathering that delved into several key topics, including touchless invoice processing to accelerate workflows, the importance of ROI assessments and how AI can enhance AP outcomes. A customer panel shared their experiences with processing thousands of invoices and how Basware supported them in improving accuracy.
Podcast | Automating the Warehouse: Best (and Worst) Practices
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Automation promises to bring huge rewards to the modern-day warehouse. But doing it right is no simple task.
What’s new in Fraxion: Mobile app features and enhancements
Fraxion
OCTOBER 1, 2024
We’re excited to introduce the latest enhancements to our Mobile app. The new features include purchase order (PO) visibility and downloads, receiving capabilities, and predictive defaults for request line items.
Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook
Advertiser: GEP
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.
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