Supply Chain Dive

MAY 27, 2025

The athleticwear giant said it stopped buying leather made from the marsupials in 2024 and it will end production of products containing the material this year.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 27, 2025

As extreme weather events become more frequent and more disruptive, weather intelligence has become a strategic asset for logistics companies.

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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 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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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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SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

It is easy to address supply chain management from a strict numbers mindset. Getting things where they need to go, on time and on budget, is the goal. Fulfilling orders and keeping customers happy drives profits. But behind every logistics system are the people that make it run. And compliance to regulations and industry best practices ensure that everything is done correctly.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 23, 2025

Arkestro’s founder and chief strategy officer, Edmund Zargorin, commented on yesterday’s post, Peeling Back The Agent-Based Metaprise Onion , which inspired today’s post. So, where is the parallel between Arkestro’s solution in 2025 and RAM’s 1998 Agent-based, self-learning algorithm AI system from 1998? Arkestros Predictive Procurement Platform leverages early AI principles akin to Jon Hansens RAM model in several key ways, blending decentralized decision-making, a

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 26, 2025

Colby Cavanaugh, senior vice president of marketing at Seagull Software, argues that item-level traceability improves operational efficiency, mitigates risk, enhances sustainability and boosts customer satisfaction.

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Spend Matters

MAY 27, 2025

Finance and procurement play critical roles in shaping an organizations financial health and operational efficiency. This series shapes a five-phase approach to aligning finance and procurement. Using technology to bridge the Finance-Procurement gap Once a well-defined technology adoption strategy is established in the collaboration phase, organizations can move to the next step: leveraging technology to bridge the finance-procurement gap.

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Fraxion

MAY 27, 2025

Were thrilled to announce the latest updates to Fraxion Mobile. The features in the latest release are designed to simplify and inform approvals, boost efficiency, and provide real-time spend insights.

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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: 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 22, 2025

The previously leased Salt Lake City property features a cross-dock facility and is within 10 miles of a Union Pacific intermodal hub.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 27, 2025

How should supply chains be navigating the challenges presented by rising geopolitical tensions? Nick Banich, partner and chief revenue officer, U.S.A. and Canada with Miebach Consulting, offers advice.

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Spend Matters

MAY 22, 2025

To make the case for investment in a new tool or technology as part of your digital procurement transformation , understanding the expected benefits is fundamental. Outlining these perceived benefits to the CFO (or whomever is granting the funding) is an important part of the business case, but not the only one. As a digital transformation consultant told us in a recent interview : The topmost thing to consider in your business case is whether it aligns with corporate objectives, rather than you

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Procurement Express

MAY 27, 2025

In this enlightening episode of The Gross Profit Podcast , host James Kennedy chats with Jason Andrews, a finance leader whose career path has taken an unconventional but deeply insightful turn. From growing up in a family-run petrol station to becoming a key player in Twilio’s explosive growth, and now transitioning into a marketing role at FloQast, Jason’s story is one of calculated risks, relentless improvement, and people-first business thinking.

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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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Procurement Insights

MAY 23, 2025

The RAM 4-Model Assessment Tool , developed by Jon W. Hansen, is a proprietary evaluation framework designed to assess the readiness, alignment, and sustainability of ProcureTech solution providers or procurement transformation initiatives. Its especially useful when applied to both technology platforms and the organizations adopting them. RAM 4-Model stands for: Readiness Alignment Maturity Model-fit Purpose of the RAM 4-Model Tool Identify whether a solution or initiative is fit-for-purpose

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 22, 2025

The company said the new facility’s technology will speed order completion and delivery times in the Northeast.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 22, 2025

Hochul and officials at the MTA have said congestion pricing is reducing traffic, raising needed revenue and that it will continue until a court orders it to end.

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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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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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SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

In an age where supply chains face persistent disruptionsfrom pandemics and trade wars to cyberattacks and climate volatilityresilience is no longer optional. Organizations must anticipate risk, adapt faster, and recover smarter. This shift has pushed supply chain leadership to pivot from reactive management to proactive strategy built on data. By embedding analytics across logistics, sourcing, and fulfillment, businesses gain the visibility and foresight needed to stay competitive.Analytics-dri

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Procurement Insights

MAY 24, 2025

What you are talking about is a human-led, Agent-based Metaprise model, and it is exciting because it is based on a theory I developed in the late 1990s called “strand commonality.” Based on the above theory, the Government of Canada’s Scientific Research & Experimental Development program (SR&ED) funded my development of a self-learning algorithm MRO procurement solution within a nascent AI framework to support the Department of National Defence’s IT infrastructu

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 23, 2025

The action falls short of a nationwide work stoppage even as the carrier and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers failed to reach a deal by a Friday deadline.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 26, 2025

AI is embedded deeply in nearly every manufacturing and supply chain operation. Everything from logistics and inventory management to quality assurance and production scheduling relies on smart systems.

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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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Negotiations Ninja

MAY 22, 2025

If your organization is leaving money or value on the table during negotiations, its time for a change. While managers play a crucial role in coaching teams, without the right negotiation training skills, even experienced professionals can fall short.

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The Thomas Blog

MAY 27, 2025

When Thomas was founded in 1898, it championed Made In America, a phrase that takes on greater weight today in light of the worlds persistent and significant supply chain disruptions. As I step into my role as General Manager of Thomas, I'm struck by both tremendous responsibility and extraordinary opportunity to lead a brand that has been the backbone of American manufacturing for nearly 130 years.

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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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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 22, 2025

CCO Brie Carere said the e-commerce giant still falls behind FedEx in terms of package pickup capabilities.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 26, 2025

The vessel, which was carrying 84 tons of diesel and 367 tons of furnace oil, sank due to flooding, the coast guard said.

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

According to recent industry research, 80% of businesses report a significant reduction in operational inefficiencies when implementing automated vendor onboarding software. As organizations grow and work with an increasing number of vendors, the process of onboarding new suppliers can become complex and resource-intensive. Manual processes often lead to delays, errors, and inconsistent data, which can negatively impact business operations.

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The Thomas Blog

MAY 27, 2025

When Thomas was founded in 1898, it championed Made In America, a phrase that takes on greater weight today in light of the worlds persistent and significant supply chain disruptions. As I step into my role as General Manager of Thomas, I'm struck by both tremendous responsibility and extraordinary opportunity to lead a brand that has been the backbone of American manufacturing for nearly 130 years.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 24, 2025

Option #1 – Have you ever tried to assemble a puzzle picture in which all the different-shaped pieces are white? That’s right, there is no picture to guide you and align you to a predetermined outcome image. How do you put the pieces together so that once the puzzle is complete, you can put “your own” picture on it? Option #2 – Conversely, have you ever put together a puzzle in which there is a picture on the box to guide you?

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