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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 03/10/2023-03/16/2023

All Things Supply Chain

DHL adds Volvo EV to fleet for net zero DHL Supply Chain has introduced the first fully electric vehicle (EV) to its UK fleet.

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Propane Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Propane Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily propane prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per GAL. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about propane prices: Why are propane prices fluctuating?

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Why ocean shipping is less anti-competitive than lawmakers think

Supply Chain Dive

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was pitched as an effort to address collusion and price gouging. In reality, a lack of information is the real bottleneck for the industry.

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Uranium Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Uranium Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily uranium prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per LBS. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about uranium prices: Why are uranium prices fluctuating?

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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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For the CHIPS Act to work, stop bashing China

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

New provisions in the CHIPS ACT appear to be targeted at China, creating yet another dynamic that could slow the ultimate goal of the act: to boost U.S. production of semiconductors.

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Naphtha Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Naphtha Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily naphtha prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per T. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about naphtha prices: Why are naphtha prices fluctuating?

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Urals Oil Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Urals Oil Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily Urals oil prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per Bbl. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about Urals oil prices: Why are Urals oil prices fluctuating?

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Musings on procurement and supplier management in the wake of SVB

Spend Matters

Categories: Industry News , Procurement Commentary , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Supplier Risk and Compliance Management Tags: B2B Payments , finance and procurement , supplier risk management Even though only a week has passed since the news of Silicon Valley Bank's (SVB) potential insolvency first emerged — and a few, well, not so subtle subsequent plot lines taking final shape in the immediate wake of the news — the world of procurement and supplier management has been forever chang

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FedEx uses dynamic pricing to draw more from peak season surcharges

Supply Chain Dive

The capability, which the company first launched in August, helped cushion the blow from declining volumes.

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Learning About The Contract Management Practices In The Field Of Procurement

Procurement Freelancers

In the corporate sector, especially in the selling of products and services, procurement contracts are… The post Learning About The Contract Management Practices In The Field Of Procurement first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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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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Is underutilization of truck drivers exacerbating the driver shortage?

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Yes, but there are ways to alleviate some of the pain.

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How to Improve Trade Promotion Performance

The Network Effect

The post How to Improve Trade Promotion Performance appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Greenhouse Gas Starter Assessment

SupplyShift

STANDARD ASSESSMENT Greenhouse Gas Starter Assessment A standard assessment to help you understand your suppliers’ greenhouse gas measurement, disclosure, and reduction efforts. Get Started Jump start your greenhouse gas reduction goals The world is facing a climate emergency, and businesses are at the forefront of the solution. SupplyShift provides the tools for you to start your climate action journey.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Negotiating With Difficult People

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

Negotiation is an essential part of life for anyone in a business or sales industry. To be successful and achieve your goals, you must be able to complete a successful negotiation. That is a skill that is learned over time , but certain challenges can arise, even for the most experienced negotiators. Negotiating with difficult or aggressive people is one of the hardest challenges to overcome, but effective preparation can make it easier.

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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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A digital supply chain’s benefits: cost-savings and ESG reports

HICX

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX By helping procurement teams digitally transform their operations, businesses gain a single source of truth in supplier data. This transformation leads to cost-saving metrics and helps generate accurate ESG reports, writes Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of supply chain technology firm HICX. In recent years, ESG (environmental, social, governance) was hoisted to the top of the board agenda.

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Your procurement compliance and risk management checklist

Bonfire

We recently chatted with seasoned procurement pros at our OntarioTalk event, and they had some great compliance advice that applies to all jurisdictions. Our panelists included: Hend Salem , Manager of Strategic Sourcing – Non Clinical at The Ottawa Hospital Carol Izzio , Director of Procurement at Sheridan College Christine McParland , Director of Residence and Ancillary Services at St.

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Sustainability Won’t Improve Unless Suppliers Are Empowered

HICX

By Costas Xyloyoannis, CEO of HICX Good supplier data is a function of good supplier engagement — and the reverse is also true. In the early 2000s, I was a recent software engineering graduate. Along with a friend and fellow graduate, I landed some project work with a major pharmaceutical company. The CEO, who had just signed up for the UN Global Compact, needed to know how sustainable their supply chain was.

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CPO Rising Listicle: Seven Success Factors for a Procurement Transformation

CPO Rising

Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations. We’ll also include a summary graphic for you to share with your team.

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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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Koray Dogan –CEO/Founder/Chief Architect

Solvoyo

Koray has more than 15 years of experience at leading software and consulting companies, exposing him to a wide variety of solutions to solve the most complex business problems in global supply chain management. The post Koray Dogan – CEO/Founder/Chief Architect appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Why the Answer to Digital Success is On Your Breakfast Plate

Procurement Insights

In response to my post regarding the Commonwealth of Virginia’s success with eVA, Joël Collin-Demers wrote the following: I read your 2-part article on eVA you referenced the other day. These two passages stuck out the most to me. “In 2007, 80% to 90% of the total identified spend was processed through the eVA initiative. This isn’t an intended rap against Ariba, but a throughput increase from less than 1% to more than 80% in a 6 year period paints a more effective picture than a neb

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Nilufer Durak –Chief Operating Officer

Solvoyo

Nil brings 18 years of corporate experience in process improvement & customer success before joining Solvoyo in 2013. With deep expertise in global project management, Nil is best known for getting things done. The post Nilufer Durak – Chief Operating Officer appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Ethanol Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Ethanol Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily ethanol prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per GAL. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about ethanol prices: Why are ethanol prices fluctuating?

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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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Nilufer Durak – COO

Solvoyo

Nil brings 18 years of corporate experience in process improvement & customer success before joining Solvoyo in 2013. With deep expertise in global project management, Nil is best known for getting things done. The post Nilufer Durak – COO appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Koray Dogan – CEO

Solvoyo

Koray has more than 15 years of experience at leading software and consulting companies, exposing him to a wide variety of solutions to solve the most complex business problems in global supply chain management. The post Koray Dogan – CEO appeared first on Solvoyo.