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Louis DeJoy is transforming the Postal Service. Can the agency compete with FedEx and UPS?

Supply Chain Dive

The U.S. Postmaster General isn’t afraid of making big changes. But keeping pace with private parcel carriers is a tall order for the beleaguered agency, experts say.

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What is a Contract Management Solution

ProcurePort

• Contracts are an indispensable part of any enterprise. Every dollar entering and leaving an organization must be predicated on a contract. That is why contract management processes are critical for any operation. • Procurement processes are complex, sequential, repetitive activities requiring constant tracking and monitoring. Contract management helps ensure that contracts with vendors or […].

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MSC to launch air cargo service

Supply Chain Dive

The carrier joins Maersk and CMA CGM in expanding into air freight after pandemic-driven demand spikes.

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Micro-Warehouse Provider Pivots as Retail Consumer Market Shifts

Supply Chain Brain

Fabric, which operates small, automated distribution centers in densely-populated areas, is cutting its workforce and shifting its business strategy as grocers and retailers look instead to add automated operations inside stores.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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.

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Costco says higher supplier wages to keep prices elevated

Supply Chain Dive

The big-box retailer is consulting suppliers to find savings after a drop in commodity prices, though heightened labor costs persist.

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RoPA: 5 Rules To Keep Your Business Data Protected

SCMDOJO

The damage caused by cyber attacks in 2022 till now is estimated to be around a whopping $6 trillion. The concern over data protection and GDPR Requirements is increasing for both individuals and corporations. While regulatory authorities are taking consistent measures to ensure data security , such laws and guidelines are only as effective as your application of them.

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Florida Ports Shut Down as Hurricane Ian Arrives

Supply Chain Brain

The Jacksonville port, the state’s largest commercial cargo port, joined Port Tampa Bay in moving to halt all operations and restricting inbound trucks to only essential business.

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What are Microplastics and Why Should You Take Notice?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Ocean Plastics Environmental Crisis! Plastics are in the news a lot lately. From the elimination of single use plastics to curtailing plastics pollution society seems to be taking plastics management seriously. But what about microplastics? Taking care of the larger plastics issue is truly important.

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Are Your Business Connections Making You ESG-Unfriendly?

Supply Chain Brain

Consumers worldwide will buy or boycott a brand solely based on its level of compliance with environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) requirements.

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Influencer Marketing: Strategy Guide for Brands!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Create a Marketing Plan Using LinkedIn! Influencer marketing is booming! Companies can earn $18 per $1 invested in influencer marketing. With such juicy returns, no wonder brands are scrambling to partner with Instagram and TikTok stars. However, before you contact influencers , check out these helpful tips and ensure your next influencer partnership is a success!

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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Ian’s Aftermath Even Harder to Fix With Supply Chain in Tatters

Supply Chain Brain

The difficult job of rebuilding communities pummeled by Hurricane Ian is expected to be made even worse by a problem that’s lingered since the early days of the pandemic: snarled supply chains.

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Ways to Start an Online Gambling Business in Canada!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Online Casino Industry Game Changers! An online gambling business is one of the most lucrative business opportunities of the 21st century. Join us as we teach you how to start a real money online casino or sportsbook in Canada. The online gambling industry is one of the most lucrative business opportunities of the 21st century.

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The Next Stop in the Multi-Decade Digitization of Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

Procurement orchestration plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and successful acquisition of products and services. But very little of the past few years could be called efficient and successful.

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How to Start Playing Online Casinos!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Online Casino Industry Game Changers! Gambling has been attracting the attention of hundreds of thousands people from all over the world for quite a long time. However, in the modern world the situation has changed quite dramatically with people playing online casinos. Before people who liked to feel the excitement, to tickle their own nerves and thus win quite a good sum of money, had to personally go to the gambling establi

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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.

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Savings as a Service | A Different Way to Think About SaaS

Una

A Different Way to Think About SaaS: Savings as a Service. By Hugo Britt | September 29, 2022. At Una, we like to think of ourselves as a SaaS provider. No, we haven’t shifted our business model and entered the $200 billion global Software-as-a-Service market. We’re still a GPO , but we interpret the acronym “SaaS” a little differently than most people.

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4 Ways to Run a More Sustainable Business!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Start Your Business’ Sustainability Journey in 5 Steps! A business owner has many responsibilities. They have to make sure profits are made while also ensuring that their employees are paid, taxes are filed, and so on. However, there is one aspect that has grown significantly in terms of importance and visibility in recent years: running a more sustainable business.

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Watch: 4R Introduces Vendor Order Optimization

Supply Chain Brain

Mark Garland, president and chief executive officer of 4R Systems, describes the company's Vendor Order Optimization (VOO) product, which optimizes and prioritizes retailer orders from vendors.

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Vendor Collaboration: How to Thrive in the Face of Volatility

Solvoyo

Vendor collaboration is a joint effort that creates a competitive advantage for every stakeholder. It reduces overall costs, errors, and inefficiencies for everyone involved. A collaborative supply chain lets businesses grow together with vendors while improving efficiency and visibility of the supply chain. The post Vendor Collaboration: How to Thrive in the Face of Volatility appeared first on Solvoyo.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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.

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India Needs to Invest $10 Billion in Battery Cells for EV Demand

Supply Chain Brain

Cleaning up transport will help the world’s third-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases meet its target of becoming net carbon zero by 2070.

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Why Public Sector Procurement Matters And Can Accelerate Change

Value Match

Categories. Best Practice Guides. Bid Management. Business. Case Study. Circular Economy. Community Story. Contract for Change. Cyber Security. Environment and Climate. Equality and Inclusion. Government Buying Standards. House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts. Human Rights and Modern Slavery. Legislation. National Audit Office Reports. News.

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Content and Community for Procurement – Daniel Barnes from Gatekeeper

The Procuretech Podcast

Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing with our mini series where we ask influencers and industry experts for their thoughts and nuggets of advice on everything that's happening in the digital procurement world. Content and Community for Procurement - Daniel Barnes from Gatekeeper. Today we've got a returning guest who was on the first series of the podcast way back in 2020.

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The Five Things You MUST KNOW about the Future of Work

CPO Rising

Join the Future of Work Exchange and Ardent Partners on October 6th from 1:00 PM to 2 PM ET for a discussion on The Five Things You MUST KNOW about the Future of Work. For today’s procurement, HR, and talent acquisition executives, the world of talent and work remains a core priority. As global issues […].

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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The Value of Refrigerated Transport!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Cold Chain Differs Between the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries! Refrigerated transport is a vital component of global supply chains. It allows businesses to distribute their products at the right temperature as they make their way through the world’s supply chain. It also allows you to keep your product fresher for longer, resulting in fewer product returns and more satisfied customers.