Procurement Insights

APRIL 6, 2025

hundreds to low thousands) as globalization increased supply chain complexity. 20112015: Rising Professionalization Events like Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo and World Procurement Congress (nearing its 21st year by 2025) gained traction. ERP systems) and supply chain visibility needs.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2025

At Optimal Dynamics’ recent Transportation Leadership Strategy Session, 25 industry peers gathered to exchange perspectives on how we’re all adapting to these pressures. Some of the most exciting developments are happening in AI-driven network optimization. Erica Frank is vice president of marketing with Optimal Dynamics.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Pedro Navio, North America president at Kraft Heinz, said in a statement that the company removed artificial colors, preservatives and flavors from its Kraft macaroni and cheese in 2016, and that its Heinz tomato ketchup has never had artificial dyes , according to ABC News. "As

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 22, 2018

And that does not include the people who work along the meat supply chain: the slaughterers, packagers, retailers and chefs. In 2016, the world’s meat production was estimated at 317m metric tons, and that is expected to continue to grow.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 18, 2018

In 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection raised from $200 to $800 the value of a single imported shipment that’s exempt from duties and taxes, as well as certain reporting requirements. There’s no question that the higher de minimis value benefits shippers of small packages ordered online.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2018

The 2016 cyberattack on domain-name system provider Dyn, Inc. You need to create visibility across the entire supply chain,” Sastri says. First and foremost is the simplest: ensuring the use of strong passwords. Many devices come from the factory with easily guessable default passwords that users never bother to change.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains. It helps large enterprises like Virgin, Coca-Cola, Boeing, and IBM map, monitor, and mitigate ESG risks across their global supply chains.

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