Mon.Dec 12, 2022

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Can Hybrid Packaging Improve Sustainability?

All Things Supply Chain

Rising climate change awareness has led to higher demand for sustainability actions. Consumers have made clear that businesses must demonstrate corporate responsibility for their environmental footprint.

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Port of Savannah to transform terminal into container-only operation

Supply Chain Dive

The Georgia port will renovate its Ocean Terminal and shift breakbulk cargo to accommodate a rise in shipping volumes.

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Don't Fear AI — Supply Chain Leaders Need it to be Agile

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain decision-makers who overcome their fear of artificial intelligence (AI) and have embraced AI-driven technology, like AI-driven sales platforms, fare best and thrive.

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CMA CGM purchases two terminals in New York, New Jersey

Supply Chain Dive

If the deal clears, the ocean carrier would own seven terminals in the U.S. and gain a critical foothold at the nation’s top East Coast gateway.

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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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Breaking News: Coupa announces definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo

Spend Matters

Categories: Industry News , Source to Pay , Spend Management Tags: EU , mergers and acquisitions Giant of the Business Spend Management (BSM) world, Coupa Software, this morning announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo, one of the largest private equity firms in the world. "This is an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of $8.0 billion.

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Kahlúa touts full traceability of key coffee ingredient

Supply Chain Dive

The Pernod Ricard-owned liqueur said brands and retailers are facing mounting consumer pressure to provide greater transparency into their supply chains.

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Why device infrastructure should be your next big tooling upgrade

Supply Chain Dive

Warehousing and logistics device deployments are increasingly complex. Are you ready to handle it?

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Merck Global Health Innovation Fund and P74 Ventures Make Strategic Investment in TransVoyant

Supply Chain Brain

With its new financing, TransVoyant will scale to reach new customers and expand its platform’s use cases.

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FedEx to launch consolidated returns service

Supply Chain Dive

The carrier is touting the program as a low-price option for shippers in an expensive reverse logistics market.

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TradeCentric: Vendor Analysis — B2B Commerce solution overview, roadmap, vendor competitors, analyst summary

Spend Matters

Categories: Accounts Payable , eProcurement / Procurement , Payments , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Requisition / PO Management Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of TradeCentric and its solution for B2B Commerce. TradeCentric, formerly PunchOut2Go, aims to revolutionize B2B commerce by solving complexities around the integrations between systems that allow for connectivity between buyers and suppliers.

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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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Rivian Scraps Plan to Make Electric Vans in Europe with Mercedes

Supply Chain Brain

This isn’t the first time Rivian has had a partnership with an established carmaker fall apart. Plans to build EVs with Ford Motor Co. were abandoned in November 2021.

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Press release: Introducing new names for Skill Dynamics’ technology

Skill Dynamics

LONDON , 12 December 2023. The Skill Dynamics eLearning platform comprises of three experiences that combine to deliver our world-class digital learning program. Until now, each of these technologies has had its own distinct product name. We felt we could help make our technology easier to understand – and say! – so we’re changing the names to make it clear that they are all modules within the Skill Dynamics platform.

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[Pod] How to SUPERCHARGE Your Digital Procurement Strategy w/ Alpar Kamber, Julie Brignac and Chris Eyerman

Art of Procurement

“I’ve seen a lot of companies who try to jump the gun in terms of driving a very adventurous digital. The post [Pod] How to SUPERCHARGE Your Digital Procurement Strategy w/ Alpar Kamber, Julie Brignac and Chris Eyerman appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Learn why location infrastructure is the future of logistics

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

In this webinar, Nick Patrick, Radar CEO and Co-founder, will explain how modern and logistics innovators are using location infrastructure to drive operational efficiency and deliver amazing customer experiences.

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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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Spend Matters Fall 2022 SolutionMap – Analyst observations in Spend Analytics

Spend Matters

Categories: Analytics , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Spend Analysis Tags: EU , SolutionMap , Spend Analytics Twice a year, Spend Matters analysts work hard to further deepen their understanding of procurement tech (and services) solutions at a granular level by analyzing vendor-based RFI requirements across 11 source-to-pay tech categories and reviewing anonymized customer references.

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The past is NOT prologue

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

There is an overwhelming need to implement new business models in the worldwide air cargo logistics industry.

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Five Formidable Transportation Challenges Facing Shippers

Supply Chain Brain

Shippers need help with forecasting, strategy and carrier relationships just to stay afloat. Here are five key transportation concerns keeping them up at night.

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Solvoyo Named as a Representative Vendor in 5 Gartner® 2022 Market Guides

Solvoyo

We proudly announce that Solvoyo has been named a Representative Vendor in five separate 2022 Gartner Market Guides for: – Retail Assortment Optimization Applications in Merchandising – Retail Unified Price, Promotion, and Markdown Optimization Applications: Short Life Cycle – Retail Forecasting, Allocation, and Replenishment Solutions – Retail Assortment Management Applications: Short Life Cycle Products – … Continue reading "Solvoyo Named as a Representative Vendor in 5 Gartner® 2022 Market G

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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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Thank you: Summit 2022 Exceeds Expectations

Pipefy

The Pipefy Team express our deepest gratitude to all those who joined us for Summit 2022. . We knew when we started planning this year’s Summit that extraordinary times call for an extraordinary event. That’s why we decided to use this opportunity to focus on the uncertainty — and potential — that we all sense on the horizon. Here’s a brief recap of what we accomplished: We looked at what it takes to connect people, processes, and technology in today’s unique macroenvironment.

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Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Mulling Becoming Online Marketplace

Supply Chain Brain

The new volumes under its sales umbrella would also make Shein a bigger force in international logistics.

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10 Steps for Negotiating Ethically

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

10 Steps for Negotiating Ethically. Negotiating is the lifeblood of the business world. Through this process, we are able to resolve conflict with others directly and create solutions that are collaborative and forward-thinking. There are many opportunities for growth and innovation during the negotiation process, but there are also opportunities for unethical behavior to make its way into the room.

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Five Formidable Transportation Challenges Facing Shippers

Supply Chain Brain

Shippers need help with forecasting, strategy and carrier relationships just to stay afloat. Here are five key transportation concerns keeping them up at night.

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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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Building Trust in Your Organization 

Negotiations Ninja

Debra Roberts is a self-proclaimed conversation expert, and rightfully so. She developed the “Relationship Protocol Communication Model,” a way of communicating with your employees or loved ones (and everyone in between). She also has a clinical background as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and is both a trauma and business consultant. Everyone knows that […].

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Russian Ship Insurer Says It Won't Fill Void Caused by Sanctions

Supply Chain Brain

The comments leave unanswered questions about how tankers moving Russia’s oil will get insurance if international firms don’t do so.

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The History of Coupa: Moving Procurement Practice Beyond Adjunct Complexity – Part 1 (Original Post Date: September 8th, 2008)

Procurement Insights

(Editor’s Note: This post is a follow-up to the breaking headline “COUPA SOFTWARE ENTERS INTO DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO BE ACQUIRED BY THOMA BRAVO FOR $8 BILLION.” Part 2 – A Tale of Two Industry Titans will be published later in the week. #coupa #zycus). “Organizations that already have a technology-driven program in place or have just recently implemented one still surprise me with their significant interest in the dramatic changes in procurement methodologies and practices.

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The Macro-Level Issues Impacting the CPO Right Now: Global Conflict

CPO Rising

Today’s business landscape is rife with unprecedented global conflicts that chief procurement officers must navigate against. As we explore those examples and their impact on supply chain dynamics, it is critical to weigh potential strategies. Global conflict is our fourth macro-level challenge that CPOs must address as they enter 2023. During the last few years, […].

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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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Predictive Procurement: Overcoming Challenges in Health and Pharma

Arkestro

Procurement professionals of all types face a challenging and dynamic work environment. But those in the health and pharmaceutical industries deal with particularly demanding circumstances. The pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have added extreme pressure on the health and pharma sector to address shortages quickly and efficiently. During the pandemic, healthcare needed to treat people with COVID-19, and the pharmaceutical industry had to increase the production and distribution of