Why Warehouse Cleaning Shouldn’t Take a Backseat
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Amid the hustle and bustle of warehouse management, don’t let cleaning fall through the cracks Warehouse environments can be incredibly busy places.
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Target strives for better inventory management, unloading processes
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The retailer's supply chain chief said technology and automation can help produce a more efficient inventory mix and flow into stores.
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2025: Year of the AI Revolution in Healthcare Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword in the healthcare supply chain; its a transformative force.
A procurement digital transformation survival guide for practitioners: How to embrace digital without getting lost on the way
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Procurement has evolved from a back-office function to a strategic driver of innovation and value. While technology is at the heart of this shift, jumping on the digital bandwagon isnt always as simple as plugging in some shiny new software. Real transformation demands a mix of creativity, strategy and much patience. Change management isnt a sidekick in this story; its the star of the show.
From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Shopify's Modular Commerce Now
Speaker: Benjamin Woll
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Shopify’s modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how Shopify’s composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
How We’ve Made the Problem Too Big: The Challenges of Focusing on Data, Compliance, and Analyst Opinions in Sustainability
Supply Chain Queen
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The Reality of Corporate Sustainability Today I’ve spent years watching organizations grapple with sustainability transformations, and I’ve come to a difficult realization: We’ve overcomplicated the path forward. In our eagerness to measure, analyze, and comply, we’ve created a labyrinth of complexity that’s paralyzing action rather than enabling it.
What is the difference between a Metaprise and an orchestration and intake model in ProcureTech?
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Both Metaprise and Orchestration & Intake models are emerging frameworks designed to unify and optimize procurement processes , but they serve different purposes and operate at different levels. 1. What is a Metaprise? A Metaprise (Meta + Enterprise) is a networked enterprise ecosystem where multiple organizations, suppliers, and partners are seamlessly interconnected through a digital procurement infrastructure.
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ILA to vote on contract Feb. 25
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The International Longshoremen’s Association’s wage scale committee unanimously approved the proposed agreement ahead of the ratification vote.
Tariffs Would ‘Blow a Hole’ in U.S. Auto Industry, Says Ford CEO
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Farley said the tariffs would be a boon to South Korean, Japanese and European companies that are bringing 1.5 million to 2 million vehicles into the U.S.
Circulor: Vendor Analysis — Traceability and digital product passport solutions overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Circulor, a blockchain-based traceability solution built to track materials that change physical and chemical states and cannot be tagged nor managed at batch level. Such materials include rare earth minerals, plastic, leather and palm oil. These capabilities are critical for improving the transparency and understanding of global and distributed supply chains and complying with regulations on certain raw materials (e.g. conflict minerals) a
Mattel leverages diversified supply chain amid new China tariffs
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
In the intricate dance of global trade, Mattel emerges as a nimble player, deftly navigating the shifting sands of tariffs and regulations. As the specter of new tariffs on Chinese imports loom large, the toy giant’s strategic use of a diversified supply chain comes to the forefront, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.
GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
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.
What is Source to Pay? Steps, Benefits, and Best Practices
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
What is Source to Pay (S2P)? Everything You Need to Know End-to-end process and end-to-end solution may be one of the most overworked phrases in business and IT. Yet in the case of source to pay, it is wholly justified. The term refers to the entire journeyfrom finding suppliers and negotiating contracts to finalizing agreements and making the final payment for goods.
Love in Logistics: How Valentine’s Day Shapes Supply Chains
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Valentines Daya time for grand gestures, sweet surprises, and heartfelt moments shared with loved ones.
USPS Ground Advantage volume jumps as shipping changes take root
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The Postal Service has secured more direct customer contracts as volume for services used by package consolidators wanes.
Cocoa Shortage Will Squeeze Chocolate Makers in 2025
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Global cocoa production fell by 14% in the 2023-24 season, as output slowed in both Cte dIvoire and Ghana, where at least 60% of the world's cocoa is produced.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
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.
What digital transformation is and means for Procurement
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Procurement professionals understand the need for a digital transformation, but they do not necessarily understand what a digital transformation involves. This leads to partial success at best and failure at worst. Procurement clearly feels the need for embracing the digital. In the 2023 Deloitte Global CPO Survey , which was co-produced with help from Spend Matters Chief Research Officer Pierre Mitchell, 72% of respondents considered digital transformation as a top priority for the year, making
How Good Is Your ProcureTech Strategy’s Foundation
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
In ProcureTech , the phrase “Cant build a house on a cracked foundation” means you cannot successfully implement AI-driven procurement solutions (or digital transformation) if the underlying procurement processes, data, and strategy are flawed. Without a solid foundation, technology alone cannot fix broken procurement functions. Key Applications in ProcureTech 1.
Procurement Strategy’s Role in Guarding Against Supply Chain Disruptions
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Why Your Procurement Strategy is More Critical Now Than Ever Before In an era of global supply chain disruptions, a robust procurement strategy is no longer optionalits essential. Businesses worldwide are grappling with unexpected challenges, from geopolitical conflicts and trade restrictions to natural disasters and economic downturns. Procurement leaders, Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), and Supply Chain Managers must proactively build resilience into their procurement processes to safeguard
USPS’s Temporary Suspension: Impact on Global Trade
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The word disruption has become an ever-present theme in the world of logistics. Supply chains have long been exposed to geopolitical shifts, regulatory changes, and unexpected roadblocks.
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.
China targets US farm equipment with latest tariffs
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Mowers and combines are among the more than 50 types of agricultural goods targeted by increased export duties.
Tariffs: Their Unintended Consequences, and How to Respond
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Tariffs can be a powerful and effective tool for a large economy. But they can also come with costs and unpredictable consequences.
Expanding the influence and impact of Procurement
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
As many procurement professionals have discovered, transforming your processes to meet todays challenges in an effective manner is not as simple as writing a new mission statement. The success of the Procurement team at Utz Brands, Inc. , a snack food company, came from how they intentionally targeted key strategic initiatives under Senior Vice President and Head of Procurement Ron Schnurs leadership.
Is cross-border e-commerce air cargo demand at risk?
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
in an increasingly interconnected world, cross-border e-commerce has transformed the way we shop and do business. However,as the global air cargo industry faces unprecedented challenges,a critical question emerges: is the booming demand for cross-border e-commerce air cargo at risk? this article delves into the complexities and uncertainties surrounding this pivotal issue,exploring the potential impact on consumers,businesses,and the future of internationa
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?
The Best Ways to Use Project Management to Build Resilient Supply Chains Amid Global Disruptions
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Supply chains are the backbone of global trade that ensure the smooth movement of goods and materials across industries. However, disruptions such as economic downturns, geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, and pandemics continue to expose vulnerabilities in their operations. Businesses must find effective ways to strengthen their networks and improve flexibility to maintain stability during uncertain times.
Tesla’s Supply Chain in Detail: Innovation, Challenges, and Lessons
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Tesla has become a household name in the automotive industry, standing out as a pioneer in the electric vehicle (EV) market and a leader in sustainability efforts.
Unilever’s ice cream supply chain looks to solve last mile hurdles
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Technology is helping with forecasting and visibility, but the last mile remains complicated, an executive said at Manifest 2025.
How Synchronized Warehouse Operations Can Impact the Bottom Line
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
AI-empowered tools, complementary to WMS, exist today that add orchestration, leading to increased efficiencies, reduced costs, optimized inventory and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
Samification by The Classification Guru: Vendor Analysis — Supplier normalization solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of Samification by The Classification Guru (TCG) and its solution for supplier normalization. Dirty data is a problem that everyone is familiar with. Whether it is messy supplier or spend data or files nested in random Google Drives and Excel files, every company can identify a data source theyd like to have cleaned.
Supply chain issues delay A350F EIS to 2027 – report – ch-aviation
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
In the fast-paced world of aviation, delays are often unavoidable but always impactful.The highly anticipated entry-into-service (EIS) of the Airbus A350F,originally slated for 2025,now faces unexpected hurdles. According to a report by ch-aviation, supply chain issues have thrown a spanner in the works, pushing the EIS of the A350F to 2027.
Does procurement really suffer from “Technophobia?”
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Thierry Fausten shared the following link regarding a new publication in AJG3* Journal of Managerial Psychology. The paper discusses the influence of Technophobia on managers’ adoption of Generative AI. Hope it will help managers in the modern time capturing more opportunities from GAI. Many thanks to the editorial team and congratulations to my co-authors Prof.
Is the Gig Economy the Future of Last-Mile Delivery?
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Last-mile delivery is one of the most critical aspects of the supply chain and logistics process. It requires extensive infrastructure, workers and resources to get packages to their final destinations.
The Evolving Retailers 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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