Spend Matters
APRIL 30, 2025
We continue our Procurement Transformation Guide with a look at implementing an accounts payable (AP) digital transformation. AP has come a long way from being just a back-office function. What was once a transactional, paper-heavy process has evolved into a strategic enabler of financial efficiency, cash flow optimization and supplier relationships.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 30, 2025
Supply chain managers in 2025 are under mounting pressure to meet rising customer expectations while navigating a chaotic landscape shaped by disruptive policy shifts and global uncertainties.
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Spend Matters
APRIL 30, 2025
Procurement has long sought a strategic seat at the table. Today, it has earned it but at a cost. As the bi-annual Deloitte CPO Survey makes clear , expectations have never been higher. The modern procurement leader must manage risk, drive ESG, deliver cost savings and enable innovation often without additional headcount or budget. Against this backdrop, a new model is emerging: procurement as Orchestrator of Value.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 30, 2025
THE SHORT ANSWER Procurement Insights is not a replacement for analyst firms its a complementary and sometimes disruptive mirror , helping enterprise buyers and tech vendors see past sanitized reports into what actually matters to practitioners. It serves as a bridge between what procurement professionals feel and what industry reports often overlook.
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.
Fraxion
APRIL 30, 2025
When a missing repair part for critical equipment or sudden spike in fertilizer prices can derail your entire season, procurement becomes a frontline strategy. And external pressures such as unpredictable weather, volatile supply chains, and labor shortages arent making it any easier. Its harder to plan ahead, control spend, and protect margins. But one thing is clear: the traditional way of doing things (manual documentation, siloed processes, last-minute purchases at higher prices), doesnt cut
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 30, 2025
First, lets talk about whats happening in supply chain now and how women leaders can help. New tariffs are already driving ripples across global supply chains, overturning established sourcing strategies and disrupting production timelines. Targeted primarily at electronics, automotive parts, and semiconductors from Asia, these tariffs have many manufacturers halting or renegotiating contracts with long-standing suppliers.
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Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 30, 2025
The first meetings since early March mark a step forward as the carrier's customers prepare for a potential strike next month.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2025
The report, based on insights from over 300 C-suite and senior warehousing professionals worldwide, identifies key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry in 2025.
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 30, 2025
Several technology vendors are rolling out new tools to help retailers and manufacturers track the impact of tariffs on their supply costs and improve decision-making.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2025
The world's largest e-tailer said it expects to have about 210 delivery stations up and running as part of a broad effort to establish a dedicated rural delivery network.
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
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 30, 2025
The Marietta facility is expected to open in 2027 as the retailer attempts to alleviate lingering capacity constraints.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2025
Ninety-five percent of more than 500 manufacturers surveyed said GenAI is already directly improving efficiency and bottom-line performance.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 30, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is the feedback from a VP of Category Management regarding my recent post on communication and collaboration, which should (and will likely) resonate with all practitioners. I am grateful that they gave me permission to share this in a post, because we need more thought leaders stepping up and speaking their minds. Communication and collab post.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2025
In todays volatile and competitive landscape, building a resilient supply chain is no longer optionalit is a strategic imperative. This white paper from G3 Logistics explores how businesses can achieve resilience, scalability, and sustainability by partnering with an end-to-end third-party logistics (3PL) provider.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2025
If you're looking to modernize your invoicing infrastructure, drive cost savings, and build a resilient, future-ready supply chain, this eBook provides the insights to lead that transformation with confidence.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2025
A look at the ripple effect of tariffs on trade and tax policy, with two experts from EY: Jeroen Scholten, global trade leader, and Jay Camillo, global operating model effectiveness leader.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2025
In a market where customer expectations are rising and supply chains face increasing complexity, Hexcela global leader in advanced composite materialshas embraced digital transformation to stay ahead. This story is a must-read for supply chain professionals seeking to elevate performance through integration, visibility, and digital execution.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2025
The aviation industry is scrambling to adjust to new fees filtering through an aerospace supply chain thats been shielded from tariffs for decades.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2025
The infrastructure to educate and entice manufacturing workers simply doesn't exist, while the Trump administration has sought to deport the very people who would want those jobs the most.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 30, 2025
Trump on April 29 signed directives to lessen the blow of tariffs hes enacted targeting the auto industry.
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