Supply Chain Brain
MAY 26, 2025
Colby Cavanaugh, senior vice president of marketing at Seagull Software, argues that item-level traceability improves operational efficiency, mitigates risk, enhances sustainability and boosts customer satisfaction.
Procurement Leaders
MAY 26, 2025
If I were to pick one term thats cropped up more than most over the past few weeks it would have to be the strangely satisfying word, agentic. Although the pedants among us would point out that agentic isnt actually a word at all, it has still been used liberally across many interactions in the Procurement Leaders community of late not least the World Procurement Congress and AI Forum in London earlier this month.
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Supply Chain Brain
MAY 26, 2025
AI is embedded deeply in nearly every manufacturing and supply chain operation. Everything from logistics and inventory management to quality assurance and production scheduling relies on smart systems.
Procurement Insights
MAY 26, 2025
CHALLENGE : Scope 3 data accuracy lives or dies by SME taxonomy quality. Until SMEs submit structured, standardized taxonomy-aligned data , LME emissions models will remain overly assumption-driven, error-prone, and difficult to defend in front of regulators and investors. SOLUTION: Large and medium enterprises (LMEs) can address poor small and medium enterprise (SME) taxonomy in their extended supply chain by implementing strategies that standardize data, enhance integration, and support SME ca
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.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 26, 2025
The vessel, which was carrying 84 tons of diesel and 367 tons of furnace oil, sank due to flooding, the coast guard said.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 26, 2025
Imagine this: You are standing in front of your favorite barista, the scent of freshly brewed coffee lingering in the air.
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Procurement Insights
MAY 26, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s post (my response) is inspired by Stuart Winter-Tear’s LinkedIn post below. Stuart Winter-Tear This is how entire AI startup graveyards are made – one mere flick of the wrist from a tech behemoth. I know several startups and consultancies building RFP Agents. Months of work. Custom prompts. Pitch decks.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 26, 2025
Elaine Nessle, executive director of the Coalition for Americas Gateways & Trade Corridors, tracks the progress of transportation infrastructure projects across the country.
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. Moreover, 68% of companies have experienced significant delays due to workforce-related issues while expanding to new regions. As businesses grow their operations globally, managing payroll, taxes, and legal compliance becomes more difficult, with 60% of global companies turning to externa
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 26, 2025
It's not easy bringing automation to a distribution center that's already up and running. Matt Kelly, director of business development with Hai Robotics, offers some tips on a successful implementation.
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
Procurement Insights
MAY 26, 2025
Critical Discussion Points Poor SME taxonomy accuracy can decrease ProcureTech success rates for large and medium enterprises by 3050 percentage points , leading to higher failure rates, slower ROI, and significant revenue and efficiency losses. Prioritizing taxonomy alignment across the supply base is critical for digital procurement and supply chain transformation.
SCMDOJO
MAY 26, 2025
Factory production runs on precision, timing, and coordination. When deadlines slip, the consequences ripple through the supply chain, affecting deliveries, customer satisfaction, and overall profitability. Nonetheless, staying on schedule requires more than hard work on the floor. It demands a system that can adapt, anticipate problems, and support the workforce behind the machines.
Procurement Insights
MAY 26, 2025
Even the most advanced procurement systems are only as strong as the SME data they ingest. The absence of taxonomy discipline at the SME level is a strategic liability for enterprises trying to scale AI, optimize spend, or prove ESG compliance. A Visual Representation of how the lack of a proper taxonomy with SMEs affects large and medium enterprise procurement and supply chains.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MAY 26, 2025
Today Im joined by a brand that is powering intelligent logistics with their industry-leading combination of technology, capacity, and partnership Uber Freight. Uber Freight delivers an end-to-end enterprise suite of logistics solutions to advance supply chains while maximizing savings, visibility and efficiency. With a proprietary AI-optimized network, dynamic capacity, and expert partnership, Uber Freight thrive in complexity, building new efficiencies at every stage of the journey to help b
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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.
CPO Rising
MAY 26, 2025
Memorial Day in the United States has different meanings for different people. For many, it is a weekend to reflect on the sacrifices made by the men and women of… The post Happy Memorial Day From Ardent Partners appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
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