What the future of ChatGPT has for the Supply Chain
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 3, 2023
The overwhelming popularity of OpenAI’s ChatGPT has been a hot topic since the turn of the new year.
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How Companies Can Benefit From Sustainable Procurement
Procurement Tactics
APRIL 3, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter How Companies Can Benefit From Sustainable Procurement Many businesses are shifting towards sustainability due to the perceived benefits when applied to the actual processes in procurement and supply chain. However, what are the benefits of sustainability?
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Amazon deliveries made by Rivian EVs surge to 75M
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 3, 2023
The company's push to decarbonize the transportation fleet is gaining steam, with more growth expected in the years ahead.
Strengthening the Supply Chain in 2023: Is Sustainability a Solution to Disruption?
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 3, 2023
Practitioners in this field know that operating in a green manner will not only keep the planet sustainable, but also promote the long-term viability of the operation itself.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
Consumers want ultrafast delivery — and they want it today
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 3, 2023
Consumer demand for ultrafast delivery made same - and next-day a necessity rather than an option.
Q1 2023 PRO roundup: A deep dive into procurement tech market movements; updated coverage of 26 vendors
Spend Matters
APRIL 3, 2023
Categories: M&A , Vendor Snapshots Tags: PRO Throughout the year our analyst team provides vendor-specific profiles and tech solution analyses as part of Spend Matters PRO content. Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of more than 65 solution RFIs that create our Vendor Ranking data.
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Supply and demand regulation via blockchain-based governance
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
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Enterprise resource planning has been the dominate system for managing inventory, but failure is still a problem. Blockchain is offering new hope.
5 ways to build a more resilient supply chain
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APRIL 3, 2023
In the face of constant change, here’s how manufacturers can build supply chain resilience.
Post-Pandemic Change Management: Don’t Let This Crisis Go to Waste
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The pandemic’s impact was larger than any one facility could mitigate, which exposed flaws within individual company operations.
Government services subsidiary grows supply chain management capabilities through acquisition
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APRIL 3, 2023
Under the acquisition, ASRC Federal will provide solutions for the Defense Logistics Agency.
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
The latest trends in third-party logistics providers
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
APRIL 3, 2023
New Armstrong report analyzes the more than 8,400 3PL customer relationships in 44 countries.
Kroger has reportedly slowed Ocado robotic tech rollout
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 3, 2023
The grocer wants to ensure its fulfillment centers can perform as intended before mass implementation.
How AI is delivering for American sailors in the chow line
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 3, 2023
Over a 30-year career in the U.S. Navy, I’ve eaten many meals aboard ships of all sizes, from destroyers to nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. I know that few things can make or break the morale of a crew, a fleet or an entire armed service quite like the quality of food coming out of the mess. And when crew favorites are in short supply or delayed because of logistical bottlenecks, commanders are right to worry about combat readiness.
ISM reports that manufacturing output declines for fifth consecutive month in March
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
APRIL 3, 2023
The report’s key metric, the PMI, at 46.3 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), was down 1.4% compared to February, contracting, at a faster rate, for the fifth consecutive month.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Watch: How Is the U.S.-China Relationship Impacting Global Supply Chains?
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 3, 2023
Per Hong, partner and core member of the strategic operations and transformation practice of Kearney, describes the many factors that are affecting the flow of trade with China.
How to Create Leverage with a Narcissist
Negotiations Ninja
APRIL 3, 2023
Rebecca Zung never planned to become a lawyer who specializes in negotiating with narcissists. Now, it’s her full-time gig. During the pandemic, she started posting on YouTube. Her videos have now been viewed over 20 million times. She’s sold thousands of copies worldwide of her course called “SLAY Your Negotiation with a Narcissist.
Retailers Plan to Change to Made-to-Fit Boxes for Home Delivery
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 3, 2023
The made-to-fit packaging addresses a major environmental issue in online shopping, and a cumbersome expense in shipping out orders.
10 Things Your ERP Can’t Do (And Why You Need an eProcurement Solution)
Bonfire
APRIL 3, 2023
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become an essential tool for complex organizations, but when it comes to procurement in the public sector, they aren’t enough. As public procurement partners, we speak to many procurement professionals at public sector agencies, and we frequently hear one common refrain—that they feel imprisoned by their ERP.
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.
Shock OPEC+ Output Cuts to Hit Demand, Rates for Oil Tankers
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 3, 2023
The production cuts will probably lead to a real loss in supply and tighten global oil markets because those doing the cutting are largely pumping at their quotas.
Leading Author Releases New Book To Establish Sustainable Procurement As A Strategic Enabler in the Supply Chain
Positive Purchasing
APRIL 3, 2023
Published by Kogan Page on 3 April 2023Paperback, £49.99/$69.99 The business case for sustainability and the global imperative to act is clear. With 50-70% of all sustainability changes organizations need to make, involving the supply base in some way, procurement and supply chain functions now have a clear role to lead on this. In his brand new book, Sustainable Procurement , published by Kogan Page, award winning author, procurement and sustainability expert, and CEO of Positive Purchasing, Jo
Airbus Targets A350 Wide-Body Sale on Macron’s China Trip
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 3, 2023
Adding wide-bodies would bolster China’s global tourism capacity as it emerges from a three-year freeze on international travel because of its COVID-19 border shutdown.
Bridge on the River Data: The transactional world and data fabric
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 3, 2023
The relationship between the transactional and analytical data was always a bit tensed. One maintained respectful distance from other, usually communicating through their common friend – data pipeline. It was going steady for at least two decades. But the uneasiness is growing now. And why so? Firstly, data pipelines can be slow. By the time the transactional data arrives at a data platform, like data warehouse or data lake, it is already stale.
Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Realize Order and Delivery Excellence through the Fulfillment and Final-Mile Maturity Model
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 3, 2023
Please join us for a discussion on adapting broader supply chain maturity models to fulfillment and final-mile delivery for shippers to comfortably scale order execution and shipping to the delight of their customers and stakeholders.
Job Candidate Ghosting: You Don’t Ghost Me, I Ghost You!
Procurement Insights
APRIL 3, 2023
In a recent LinkedIn post , Iain Campbell McKenna wrote the following: “Ghosting in recruitment is not a paranormal occurrence; it’s frequently happening in the hiring process and can significantly impact candidates and the entire recruitment industry. After citing several great examples, he then admonished hiring companies by writing “It’s okay to say “no”; it’s “NOT” okay to ignore a candidate and leave them wondering what happened.
Procurement 2023: BIG Trends and Predictions (Technology)
CPO Rising
APRIL 3, 2023
Procurement 2023: BIG Trends and Predictions is an annual report published each January by Ardent Partners. Each year, Ardent Partners identifies the “BIG trends” that emerge from its recent research that we believe will impact procurement that year.
Both sides of the coin: Taking the step from procurement consultant to Director of Procurement at EVRi
Spotlight on Procurement
APRIL 3, 2023
Pauline Potter, Procurement Director at EVRi (formerly Hermes ParcelNet), shares her experience transitioning from a consulting career to a CPO role and how being a consultant has made her a better Procurement Director.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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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