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.
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.
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.
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.
Tariffs prompt cross-border contract uncertainty: Ryder
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
CEO and Chairman Robert Sanchez said it’s possible tariffs with North America neighbors might not even occur.
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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
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.
Walmart expands same-day delivery reach
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Technology advancements are also helping the retailer bring store-fulfilled orders to more customers.
The Evolution of ESG Risk Assessment in Supply Chains: Moving Beyond Checkbox Compliance
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The journey from simple compliance to comprehensive risk management isn't easy, but it's essential for organizations operating in today's complex global environment.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
GM confident it can mitigate tariffs
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
CFO Paul Jacobson believes the automaker’s experience dealing with past crises, including the global pandemic, will help it find solutions.
Electric Semi-Truck Maker Nikola Files for Bankruptcy
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Over the last year, Nikola began to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars for each vehicle it sold as it attempted to scale up its production.
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.
How to recognize it’s time for Digital Procurement Transformation – A provider, consultant, practitioner anthology
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Even though the prospect of automating procurement processes can seem complicated and even overwhelming, not to mention a minefield when it comes to technology options, sometimes its a necessary endeavour in order to align with the broader organizational mission. With a big-picture perspective of how companies are seeking growth via the aid of technology, our analyst believes that many companies are at the tipping point of making that investment and trying to sell it to the board.
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.
Tariffs could alter packaging mix, Coca-Cola says
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The beverage giant may shift some product sold in aluminum cans to PET bottles if input costs rise in light of new tariffs, said CEO James Quincey.
Logistics supply chain company closing 2nd Midstate facility – ABC27
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
In the heart of the bustling Midstate region, a once-thriving logistics supply chain company is facing a paradigm shift as it announces the closure of its second facility. ABC27 breaks the news,shedding light on the implications for the local community and the company’s future prospects.Join us as we unravel the intricate web of events leading to this decision and explore the ripple effects that this closure may have on the dynamic landscape of the l
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
Black & Decker Bracing for $100M Tariff Hit
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The company's statement seems echo the approach industry experts expect to see from U.S. companies, which is to raise prices to compensate for the extra tariff costs.
What Is The Difference Between An Internal And External Metaprise And Why It Matters To Procurement
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The distinction between internal and external Metaprises lies in their scope and integration focus within procurement ecosystems. Internal Metaprise: Scope: Concentrates on unifying procurement processes within a single organization. Integration Focus: Connects various internal departments, systems, and stakeholders to streamline procurement workflows.
Is cross-border e-commerce air cargo demand at risk?
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The looming demise of the de minimis exemption could spur higher costs and delays, said Xeneta’s Niall van de Wouw.
GM confident it can mitigate tariffs
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
In the tumultuous world of trade wars and economic uncertainty, one behemoth stands unwaveringly confident in its ability to navigate the stormy waters of tariffs. General Motors, a titan of the automotive industry, exudes a steely resolve as it declares its readiness to tackle the challenges imposed by the unpredictable tides of trade policies.With a bold spirit and a strategic vision, GM stands poised to demonstrate its resilience in the face of adversity.
GEP Outlook Report 2025
Advertiser: GEP
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
Mass. Truck Dealers Push Back Against EV Mandate
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
One dealer is not even stocking 2025 models of heavy-duty trucks.
What Is The Relationship Between Strand Commonality, The Metaprise And ProcureTech Success?
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: Strand Commonality in procurement is a theory I developed in the late 1990s. At the time, the governments Scientific Research & Experimental Development program funded my research to develop a web-based self-teaching algorithm platform for the Department of National Defence and NYCTA [link] Strand commonality is based on the theory that seemingly unrelated strands or streams of data events have related attributes.
Mattel leverages diversified supply chain amid new China tariffs
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
China will represent less than 40% of the toymaker’s global production In 2025 — down from 50% last year.
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.
10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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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