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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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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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 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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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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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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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 22, 2025

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

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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 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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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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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 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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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 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 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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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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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 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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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 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 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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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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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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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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Pipefy

MAY 19, 2025

Artificial intelligence is already a key player in the workflows of companies striving for greater efficiency, personalization, and scalabilityespecially when it comes to process automation platforms powered by AI Agents. Now, Pipefy enables you to bring your own LLM (Large Language Model) to the platform , unlocking new levels of intelligent automation and control over data and responses.

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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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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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