All Things Supply Chain

MAY 19, 2025

On Monday in April 2025, parts of Spain and Portugal were suddenly plunged into complete darkness.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 19, 2025

Once completed, the 3.1-million-square-foot facility will join a roster that includes a Virginia Beach site set to open later this year.

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Spend Matters

MAY 21, 2025

Coupa CEO Leagh Turner presented at Coupa Inspire Americas 2025 on Tuesday, May 13, in Las Vegas the companys 12th annual Inspire conference. Nearly 3,000 attendees were present for her opening speech, which elaborated on Coupas recent performance and future vision. She talked about the focus on business/commercial ‘trade’ versus just supplier spend, giving a clear signal to the market of a B2B focus on supply chain (and direct spend) and finance integrated hand-in-hand with procure

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 19, 2025

Amazon also has robotics fulfillment centers in Louisiana and Texas, and announced another new facility in North Carolina in March.

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Advertiser: GEP

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 16, 2025

In a world where technology reigns supreme, the realm of drones has become a hot target for cyber criminals. Recently, a wave of supply chain attacks orchestrated by Chinese hackers has sent shockwaves through the drone sector, leaving cybersecurity experts scrambling to shore up defenses. SecurityWeek delves deep into this unprecedented cyber assault on the drone industry, uncovering the tactics, motivations, and potential ramifications of these brazen attacks.

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 21, 2025

Global shipping is evolving rapidly. Rising fuel prices, new trade regulations, and port congestion are making freight costs harder to predict.

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Spend Matters

MAY 20, 2025

Continuing our guide to Procurement Transformation , we take a look at the big question you must answer when selecting a procurement tech solution. As discussed in a previous article , selecting the right tech solution depends on a number of factors: Without conducting an in-depth analysis of every need within your cross-functional team, your organization is primed for pitfalls.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 20, 2025

CP paused collective bargaining talks with the CUPW on May 13, claiming that the union has "either held or hardened its previous positions on key issues.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 16, 2025

In a strategic dance of adaptation, household giant Clorox is contemplating a delicate tango of sourcing shifts to counterbalance the looming impact of a hefty $100 million tariff blow. As global trade winds gust through the intricate web of supply chains, Clorox stands at a crossroads, poised to navigate the shifting currents in a bid to maintain stability and agility in the face of economic turbulence.

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The Network Effect

MAY 19, 2025

The post How to Use Predictive Analytics to Streamline Cross-Border Logistics appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 20, 2025

The carrier expects either a nationwide labor disruption or rotating strike activity once current agreements expire.

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Spend Matters

MAY 19, 2025

In our In-Depth Guide , we introduce our series which is based on the critical roles finance and procurement play in shaping an organizations financial health and operational efficiency. Each function’s objectives often overlap, particularly in areas such as financial reporting, cost management, budgeting and data-driven decision making, so when procurement strategies align with finance-led initiatives, organizations gain greater financial visibility, improved efficiency and stronger risk

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2025

Despite revisions to the EU Green Deal, and lagging industry associations, corporate support for climate action in Europe continues to rise, according to research from InfluenceMap.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: Today is the promised follow-up to the May 18th “ Do We Really Need To Reinvent Procurement Versus Finally Understanding Procurement? ” post regarding the recent Ardent Partners webinar. To start, I thought it was a well-structured webinar, adroitly delivered. It is clear that the participants knew their material quite well.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Jaggaer

MAY 21, 2025

In todays public sector environment, procurement leaders must strike a careful balance ensuring compliance with an ever-evolving web of federal, state, and local regulations, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining transparency, all while working within constrained budgets and managing legacy systems. Multnomah County encompasses much of the Portland metro area, and its procurement operations play a vital role in delivering essential public services.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 16, 2025

The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market.

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Spend Matters

MAY 20, 2025

We introduced our series on aligning finance and procurement for cash flow optimization and liquidity. We then outlined the differing priorities of finance and procurement and how they might be aligned and identified misalignments between finance and procurement. This week, we examined how procurement can structure its collaboration with finance, and now, we turn to see how that collaboration can work in practice.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 20, 2025

GM's efforts to export cars into the Chinese market started in 2024, as part of an initiative known as the Durant Guild.

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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.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 16, 2025

The following is just one of the slides from the Gartner AI webinar this morning that caught my attention. Here are Gartner’s definitions and interpretations of the key terms from the above slide: 1. Develop AI Ambition This involves determining where and how your organization will utilize AI. Gartner recommends using the AI Opportunity Radar to map out these ambitions, helping to focus efforts on areas with the highest potential impact. 2.

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Jaggaer

MAY 16, 2025

Its actually quite obvious. In many industries, procurement is responsible for managing significant budgets which means it holds a key lever for business performance. Yet its still not commonly perceived as a true driver of value. This is mainly due to historical reasons. From Order Fulfillment to Strategic Value Creation Partner This realization is relatively new and comes with a fundamental shift in how the role of procurement is understood.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 15, 2025

Consistent communication and collaborative performance evaluation are some of the keys to success, said experts from Dr. Squatch, Wayfair and DHL eCommerce.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 19, 2025

Today Im joined by ProcurementIQ , a company whose talented team of analysts, editors, sales, client services, management and support members work hard to serve the specific needs of procurement departments every single day. Recognized as a trusted and independent source of procurement research, ProcurementIQ offers a comprehensive library of data and analysis on over 1,000 categories.

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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 Brain

MAY 15, 2025

Twenty-five percent of U.S. freight firms cite workforce shortages as their greatest issue, and that 15% of them say recruitment and staff retention is their priority this quarter.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 18, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are the details for an upcoming Webinar on “Reinventing Procurement” that I will be attending. As the world enters a new era of economic volatility, technological disruption, and geopolitical instability, procurement is once again at the epicenter of change. The role of the CPO has never been more vital or more complex.

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Barkers Procurement

MAY 15, 2025

In the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry, which outsources clinical development work, procurement teams must prioritise supplier collaboration. While studies to test the safety and efficacy of new drugs are necessary, their success cannot be guaranteed. In fact, its likely that at least 80% of trials will fail. Due to the nature of scientific and clinical research, success cannot be assured, but the chance of failure arising from the operational execution of the study can be minimised.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 19, 2025

The company has relocated its primary manufacturing operations to Southeast Asia as part of its tariff mitigation strategy, which also involves negotiating concessions with suppliers.

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Advertiser: GEP

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Pipefy

MAY 16, 2025

Picture a team thats faster, more focused, and free from operational bottlenecks. Sounds too good to be true? With a well-structured custom workflow and the right tools this isnt just possible, its becoming the norm for companies embracing no-code platforms and scaling their operations through smart automation like AI Agents. In this article, youll learn how to build custom workflows tailored to your reality.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 19, 2025

Unlike the initial deal proposed by the DOJ in 2024, the new pretrial resolution that's now under consideration wouldn't require Boeing to plead guilty.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

“Peeling back the onion” is an idiom that means to investigate or analyze something in a detailed and step-by-step manner, uncovering hidden layers of complexity or truth.It implies a process of going deeper into a problem or issue, layer by layer, to understand its underlying causes or motivations. QUESTION 1: How does Hansen’s Metaprise Model address the following CPO concerns: Budget Constraints, Process and System Alignment, Technology Gaps, Challenging Market Dynamics, Dif

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Jaggaer

MAY 16, 2025

JAGGAERs long-standing clients Signify and TK Elevator both shortlisted for leading international procurement accolade London, 16th May 2025 JAGGAER, a global leader in Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration, is proud to announce that its long-standing clients TK Elevator (TKE), a global leader in urban mobility and one of the worlds leading manufacturers and service providers for elevator, escalator, moving walks and service providers, and Signify, a leading Dutch multinational lighting corp

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