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Episode 99: Leading Change Through Collective Courage with Daniel Oppong

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EPISODE 99 Leading Change Through Collective Courage with Daniel Oppong By Kelly Barner | January 25, 2023 Each person has a responsibility to make sure that all of their small choices add up to the total impact they want to have – on others and on the world. If we can make those choices in partnership with individuals and organizations that share our vision and values, that impact will be magnified significantly.

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Three Procurement Technology Evolutions for 2023

Supply Chain Brain

It should come as no surprise that forward-thinking leaders place immense value on the contribution which their suppliers make.

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Shippers regain buying power as air cargo fundamentals shift

Supply Chain Dive

Softening rates and new market capacity are pushing many to rethink their air freight strategies.

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Inflation, fewer resources ratchet up pressure on procurement, sourcing professionals

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The majority of supply chain procurement professionals are feeling pressure to reduce expenses as inflation drives up costs.

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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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BNSF ups network investments with focus on better service

Supply Chain Dive

The railroad will invest nearly $4 billion to maintain infrastructure and advance plans to boost intermodal segments.

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Linking WMS and TMS for Smoother Operations

Supply Chain Brain

Fostering a marriage between the WMS and TMS is not just about saving money. It is fundamentally about keeping control.

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Coupa vs Ivalua: AP Automation head-to-head technology evaluation and comparison

Spend Matters

Categories: Accounts Payable , Procurement Systems & Architecture Tags: PRO , SolutionMap AP Automation , SolutionMap Head to Head Before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, not all suite providers cared to strengthen their offerings by automating their accounts payable processes like e-invoicing and payment processing to the point of being competitive.

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Walmart launches dedicated e-commerce site for businesses

Supply Chain Dive

Purchases made through Walmart Business will be available for in-store or curbside pickup, delivery or shipping.

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Mindy Davis on Opening Doors for Women in Supply Chain 

Let's Talk Supply Chain

It’s a new year, and Bloomberg has already coined it the 2023 hangover for supply chain leaders. Because professionals across the global chain are still rebalancing inventory levels and offshoring strategies after the start of the decade, hallmarked by unprecedented chaos that pushed the supply chain front-and-center for business leaders and consumers.

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Tractor Supply opens its largest distribution center

Supply Chain Dive

The Ohio center is the first of three to open as part of the retailer's plan to enhance supply chain efficiency.

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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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A roadmap to guide your journey with data and analytics

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The leap from interacting with technology to a future-ready workforce involves upskilling in areas of digitalization, automation, artificial intelligence and analytics. Here’s how you get there.

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DOJ investigating Abbott infant formula plant

Supply Chain Dive

After closing and reopening a Michigan facility at the center of a national shortage, the healthcare giant is now facing a criminal probe.

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Buyers: It's time to take back your power. here's how.

Procurement Foundry

Throughout 2022, we wrote and talked about the growing imbalance of power between buyers and sellers in the indirect world, focusing on the gradual erosion of procurement practitioners’ single most essential weapon: the threat of lost business.

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GameStop lays off employees, plans to close Kentucky distribution center

Supply Chain Dive

The retailer’s 630,000-square-foot Shepherdsville location is now listed as available for lease starting July 1.

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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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Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Meet the future of Supply Chain Management

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

On this episode, we meet Gabriel Segura and Arjith Jagannathan, two Purdue industrial engineering majors eyeing supply chain management careers. Peerless Media editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

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Serta Simmons files for Chapter 11

Supply Chain Dive

The bedding manufacturer said it was still “operating as normal” and is working with vendor partners to fulfill orders from its facilities.

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Airfreight Operators Favor Regional Airports Over Hubs

Supply Chain Brain

Regional airports are benefitting as manufacturers and logistics middlemen look for faster paths to factories.

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5 Big Ideas for CPOs in Europe to Develop Procurement Strategies for 2023

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

Shortages in raw materials, energy, shipping, and labor required that CPOs performed at the top of their game to ensure business continuity. However, as 2023 starts, CPOs have a new range of challenges to tackle, such as soaring inflation and a looming recession. So, the question remains: What are the key challenges and agenda items for procurement leaders in 2023, and how will they adapt to these challenges?

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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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Ford to Cut 3,200 Jobs in Europe and Move Some Work to U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

Most of the 2,500 jobs in product development and up to 700 in administrative roles the automaker is hoping to cut are located in Germany.

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ProcureCon EU vs. DPW: Which Procurement Conference is Best?

Procurement Software

Well, we’ve had 2 years of events organisers experimenting during the pandemic. But, I think it’s now widely accepted that virtual conferences aren’t that great when it comes to networking or lead generation. It’s extremely hard to meaningfully network properly when you’re not at a face-to-face event, having lunch together or a glass of wine at the after party.

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Eurostar Blames Brexit and Border Queues for Empty Seats

Supply Chain Brain

Brexit and a shortage of border officials was increasing the time it takes to process passengers departing from London’s St. Pancras International station.

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How to Measure the Effectiveness of Your Procurement Team

Procurement Foundry

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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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Eli Lilly Plans Manufacturing Expansion as Obesity Drug Demand Soars

Supply Chain Brain

Lilly is looking to double its capacity to make drugs that mimic incretin, a hormone that gives the sensation of having eaten, by the end of the year.

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Digital Outcomes Session Spotlight: Top Performance Concerns for Forward Looking Executives

Art of Procurement

Digital Outcomes Session Spotlight: Top Performance Concerns for Forward Looking Executives | February 16th, 10:40 – 11:10 AM ET Click. The post Digital Outcomes Session Spotlight: Top Performance Concerns for Forward Looking Executives appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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5 Do's and Dont's When Selecting a CMO

Supply Chain Brain

Discover the 5 do's and don'ts when selecting a CMO ! The importance of selecting the right CMO/CDMO partnership is critical, as the benefits go beyond significant cost reduction. There is also the potential to improve and develop more strategies for pharmaceutical companies, but only if a mutually collaborative, open and trusting relationship is built.

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Ambient Network Fulfillment & Transportation

Solvoyo

Fortune 100 Global CPG Company Ambient Network Fulfillment & Transportation Fortune 100 Global CPG Company ~1000Shipping Points 20.000+Shipments/Year 2 DCs Goals Smarter fulfillment decisions through advanced analytics Optimization to increase service level Automating daily fulfillment & transportation decisions with a goal of no-touch planning Optimizing transportation plans to reduce transportation costs Challenges ​​Complex constraints … Continue reading "Ambient Network Fulfillment

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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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Why – in the digital age, is onboarding suppliers still a problem?

Procurement Insights

TealBook ‘s Stephany Lapierre shared the following stat at the last SIG | ORG (Sourcing Industry Group) Global Executive Summit: “On average, it takes organizations 21 days to validate and onboard suppliers, with 81% of executives indicating that despite the effort, they are only partially confident in their supplier data.” Click on this link to access the LinkedIn discussion stream to see what industry thought leaders are saying and to add your thoughts to this important d

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Frozen Network Replenishment & Transportation

Solvoyo

Fortune 100 Global CPG Company Frozen Network Replenishment & Transportation Fortune 100 Global CPG Company ~100Shipping Points 160 Mliters Shipped 2 DCs 1 RDC Goals Automating daily replenishment decisions to balance service requirements with inventory availability Minimizing costs without sacrificing service by creating multi-stop transportation plans Challenges High seasonality (50% of demand in 3 months) … Continue reading "Frozen Network Replenishment & Transportation" The post Froz