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APRIL 6, 2025

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. IRAs $370B climate push, CSIS 2024) draw attendees seeking innovation, per SIGs AI advocacy.

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JULY 7, 2025

Holistic Resilience & ESG Era (2019–2025) Post-COVID emphasis on resilience , risk management , sustainability , and supply chain visibility dominate CPO concerns in 2023 and 2025. Frequent posts on Black Swan events , ethical procurement , and supply chain myths in early 2025.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2024

C-suite executives are navigating a complex landscape of challenges in 2024. Collaborative efforts between buyers and suppliers, along with better tools, education, and incentives, can help overcome these barriers and foster a more sustainable supply chain. .”

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Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

ZoomInfo lists Certas revenue at $41 million as of December 2024. is best aligned with highly regulated, risk-sensitive, and supply chainintensive industriesespecially those facing rapid regulatory change, ESG mandates, and complex third-party ecosystems. This places Certa.ai Summary Table: Top 10 Industries for Certa.ai

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

The DPP is a key part of the EU’s broader Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulations (ESPR), which officially entered into force in July of 2024 as part of the region’s stated desire to “accelerate the transition to a circular economy model.” It’s all about the data,” he adds.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

billion yuan listed on its books as of the end of June 2024, through delaying its payments to suppliers and other related financing. A report by accounting consultancy GMT Research puts BYD’s true net debt at closer to 323 billion yuan, compared with the 27.7

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2025

According to our 2024 report, Generative AI in the B2B Marketplace , 81% of B2B businesses are already investing in AI, with 79% anticipating increasing their AI budgets within the next year. Yet these same companies have the same anxieties about investing.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 16, 2025

This creates a more structured approach to decarbonization, one that reflects the full complexity of global supply chains. Visibility is a starting point but reducing emissions also depends on who is involved. 21, 2024 Keep up with the story. Teams can view emissions data, clean energy purchases and supplier inputs.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

Despite this lack of understanding, a 2024 McKinsey survey found that 71% of companies were using generative AI in at least one business function. There are a lot of companies that are investing in this technology,” he says. But Im not sure whether companies understand exactly what it does and how they can apply it for real business value."

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

The transition has also faced challenges, including supply chain bottlenecks in Vietnam, resulting in a 10% increase in lead times for some products in late 2024. Walmart reportedly reduced Chinese imports by 10% in 2024 , in favor of sourcing more from Vietnam and Thailand. Automotive For Ford Motor Co.,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The integration of customer relationship management (CRM) systems with digital marketing tools can further enhance the personalization of services, tailoring the supply chain experience to meet customers’ specific needs and expectations. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on March 4, 2024.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 12, 2025

al, 2024, an integrated logistics network refers to a streamlined supply chain where various stakeholders including manufacturers, distributors, transporters, and retailers, collaborate using advanced technology and optimized processes. Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain, 13, 100179. References Judijanto, L.,

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Walmart previously scaled back its drone deliveries in 2024, when it ended the service in Utah, Arizona and Florida, in favor of focusing on remaining operations in Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas and Virginia. Eligible products include fresh produce, household essentials and various snack foods.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Further, investor bodies such as Moody’s have warned that a controversial 2024 judicial reform will create uncertainty about the legal security of doing business in the country. Read More: Mexico: Battleground for Trade in the U.S.-China

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 10, 2025

The NRF noted that the low shipping volumes projected for the latter half of 2025 are primarily a result of concerns over tariffs, although the sizable year-over-year dips are also because of higher-than-normal import volumes in late 2024, when companies had sought to bring in inventory ahead of a potential strike at East and Gulf Coast ports.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2025

Political Speech in the Workplace While political speech has quieted some since the 2024 election, it’s likely to become a hot-button issue again ahead of the midterm elections.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 11, 2025

Editors picks Scott Olson via Getty Images Unwrapping Hershey’s $250M supply chain upgrade The chocolate maker's Advancing Agility and Automation Initiative leans on digitization to boost visibility and optimize manufacturing and procurement. By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. By Kelly Stroh • Oct. By Shefali Kapadia • Oct.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

In 2024, Brazil imported some $44 billion of American products, while U.S. And the letter to Brazil also presents a warning shot to the BRICS group of developing nations, which Trump has cast as a threat to the U.S. dollar’s status as the world’s key currency. while almost all the others post large surpluses. trading partners.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

It said its shipments to North America were 25% lower in the three months to June compared to the same period in 2024, due in part to tariffs. Stellantis owns 14 car brands, including Vauxhall, Jeep, Fiat Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Citroen, Chrysler and Dodge. Total sales over that time were also down 10%. it also manufactures vehicles in the U.K.,

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

billion in 2024, and the deal is expected to boost bilateral by £25.5 and India Seal Free Trade Agreement Slashing Tariffs, Barriers U.K. and India Seal Free Trade Agreement Slashing Tariffs, Barriers Keir Starmer greets Narendra Modi at Chequers near Aylesbury, July 24. “U.K. Two-way trade between the two nations stood at $21.9

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2025

with pharmaceuticals accounting for almost half of Swiss goods exports to America in 2024, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Economics. Switzerland is a major exporter of drugs to the U.S., For companies including Novartis and Roche, the U.S. is the most profitable market, as is the case for many producers of medicines.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 26, 2025

Managing a global supply chain has become more complex than ever. According to a 2024 McKinsey survey, 71% of businesses in the supply chain sector face compliance challenges when operating in foreign markets. This strategic move resulted in annual savings exceeding $500,000 compared to previous EOR providers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2025

compared to April 2024, according to the U.S. from April 2024, while freight between the U.S. compared to April 2024. Mexico-Canada Freight Down in All Modes for April Photo: iStock/grandriver June 27, 2025 SupplyChainBrain Total transborder freight in North America was $126.3 billion in April, decreasing 8.5% billion, down 13.6%

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 11, 2025

Container shipping rates have surged nearly 30 percent as ships continue to be diverted from the Red Sea due to attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

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Supply Chain Dive

JUNE 10, 2025

FedEx has made frequent tweaks to its fuel surcharge calculations since 2024. From Q1 2024 to Q1 2025, FedExs ground fuel surcharge jumped 12% as a result of the changes, despite diesel fuel prices falling by 8.4% Drew Angerer via Getty Images Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. By Kelly Stroh • Oct.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2025

The planemaker regularly shares key data with the FAA on the health of its factory operations and supply chain, one of the changes it made after the regulator began cracking down following the near-catastrophe, which occurred in January 2024. for more than 25 years — for the FAA post in March.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Although CP praised Hajdus directive as an opportunity for workers to have a voice in the collective bargaining process, the CUPW criticized the move in a June 12 release as "yet another assault on our collective bargaining rights," citing how the union was also forced by the Canadian government to end a 33-day strike in December 2024.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2025

The deal, which was seen as a lifesaver for the struggling, 124-year-old company, ran into trouble during the 2024 presidential election, when U.S. government. billion purchase of the smaller American company by a Japanese one will create one of the worlds biggest steelmakers, and turns Nippon into a major player in the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 3, 2025

The division had about 20,000 employees as of January 2024. “To The terminations follow an earlier round of 6,000 job cuts in May that fell hardest on product and engineering positions. The company’s gaming units were expected to be told throughout the day how many jobs would be cut at each office.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

From planning a product, design and simulation, to optimizing a specific process across the supply chain, customer expectations for AI integration continue to evolve as new applications for supply chain automation are discovered.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 25, 2024

Supply chain visibility platform Project 44 estimates that passages through the Suez Canal dipped by 80% between May 2023 and May 2024.

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Una

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? Supply chain visibility is a critical factor for organizations aiming to mitigate risks, optimize processes, and capitalize on opportunities. But why does achieving comprehensive visibility remain a pressing challenge for so many businesses?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2025

Prior to that, the railway also paid out $600 million for a class-action settlement in April 2024, $310 million to settle other claims and investigations in May 2024, and $780 million for environmental response efforts.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

We’ve also seen disruptions to supply with shipping being targeted in the Red Sea. First, organizations need to get full supply chain visibility. What is the probability of a supply chain disruption? Second, they must diversify their supply base appropriately. Which are our strategic suppliers?

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Finale Inventory

JULY 18, 2024

This guide offers a comprehensive look at EDI and its impact on ecommerce in 2024. Key Features of EDI in 2024 Looking forward to 2024, several key features will shape the future of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in ecommerce. This can result in cost savings, increased accuracy, and better customer satisfaction.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Here are the top 3 concerns likely to dominate the agenda for CPOs in 2025: Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management Sustainability and ESG Compliance Supply Chain Visibility Conclusion: CPOs in 2025 will need to navigate a complex, fast-changing landscape shaped by technology, sustainability, and global uncertainty.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

Supply Chain Visibility: Establish robust supply chain visibility to proactively identify potential bottlenecks and mitigate disruptions. Rivian aims to achieve a gross profit in 2024, a significant improvement from the $3.3 Despite burning through $6.4 billion on its balance sheet.

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