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Advancements & Adjustments in the GE Appliances Supply Chain

Art of Procurement

GE Appliances is a subsidiary of Haier Smart Home, a Shanghai-based company that purchased them from GE in 2016. Until. The post Advancements & Adjustments in the GE Appliances Supply Chain appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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De minimis: Helping or hurting U.S. manufacturers?

Supply Chain Dive

While groups like the National Association of Manufacturers claim the exemption benefits domestic production, others say it erodes the U.S. industry’s competitive edge and forces factory closures.

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Top Trends in S&OP for Tomorrow

Supply Chain Brain

Sales and operations planning is experiencing both a renaissance and a revolutionary transition, thanks to rapid technological innovation and the aftermath of the COVID-19 epidemic.

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La-Z-Boy streamlines supply chain with Mexico consolidation

Supply Chain Dive

The furniture maker is moving some of its upholstery operations and plans to shutter a leased cut and sew facility.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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China Asks Its Carmakers to Keep Key EV Technology at Home

Supply Chain Brain

China’s directive comes at a time most major Chinese carmakers are looking to localize manufacturing so as to avoid tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.

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US CBP delays de minimis enforcement change

Supply Chain Dive

A plan to automatically reject shipments that breached the $800 threshold was pushed back after trade community feedback.

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Powerful Contract Negotiation Tips for Procurement Pros

Procurement Freelancers

Securing the best deal while maintaining strong supplier relationships is one of the tasks of… The post Powerful Contract Negotiation Tips for Procurement Pros first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Podcast | The Impact of Robots on Warehouse Worker Morale

Supply Chain Brain

Call smaller warehouses finally afford the automation they need to complete with larger operators?

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Maximize Impact: Achieving Competitive Outcomes with One Supplier

Arkestro

Webinars / Maximize Impact: Achieving Competitive Outcomes with One Supplier Maximize Impact: Achieving Competitive Outcomes with One Supplier A conversation with Spend Matters. Summary: In today’s rapidly evolving market, procurement professionals are under immense pressure to optimize efficiency and effectiveness amidst increasing volumes of activities and static team sizes.

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Germany's Largest Industrial Union Starts Negotiations on New Labor Deal

Supply Chain Brain

The union is pushing for a 7% wage increase over a 12-month period, as well as an additional €170 ($188) per month for new trainees.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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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Is AI Washing A Real Thing?

Procurement Insights

What is AI Washing? (Bandwagon Jumpers) – click here or the image below to watch a short video. Okay, Bob Mango , here is a link to my most recent LinkedIn post that very much aligns with what you are saying – [link] I turned 65 this year, and after over 40 years in high-tech and procurement, I can say with great certainty that Hype Cycles like Gartner’s do more harm than good.

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Port of New Orleans Closed Until September 13, Assessing Damage from Hurricane Francine

Supply Chain Brain

Other Louisiana shipping hubs forced to close by the storm included ports in Plaquemines, Cameron, Lake Charles and Houma.

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Maximize Impact: Achieving Competitive Outcomes with One Supplier

Arkestro

Webinars / Maximize Impact: Achieving Competitive Outcomes with One Supplier Maximize Impact: Achieving Competitive Outcomes with One Supplier A conversation with Spend Matters. Summary: In today’s rapidly evolving market, procurement professionals are under immense pressure to optimize efficiency and effectiveness amidst increasing volumes of activities and static team sizes.

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Perspective on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Procurement:

Jaggaer

Let Tech Take Care of the Tech, Let Humans Take Care of the Human Rapid technological evolution can be intimidating, even for the most tech-forward companies. With the acceleration of Artificial Intelligence and its role in our world and how procurement functions, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by both the possibilities and the risks. But the only way out of fear is through it, and when you get to know the tech, generative AI will transform procurement processes and create highly inspired procu

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Conquering Tail Spend in 2025: New AI-Powered Tools and Strategies for Success

Tail spend — often unmanaged, fragmented and costly — can account for as much as 80% of total transaction volume. Without the right strategy, enterprises face hidden risks and unnecessary spend. It’s time to shift from fragmented, ad hoc purchasing to a strategic, technology-driven approach. Download this GEP-sponsored Everest Group research for insights on how your competitors are upping their tail spend management game.

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Resilience in global supply chains: Navigating black swans and geopolitical shifts

Spotlight on Procurement

Marco Forgione MCIEx, Director General at The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade as well as Visiting Professor, at Aston University and Ashray Lavsi, Principal at Efficio, discuss global supply chain challenges in recent years, including the impact of events like the CrowdStrike IT outage.