Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2023

Looking at the year to come and beyond, here are the top four logistics industry predictions for 2023.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 11, 2023

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Price Negotiation — The Ultimate Guide. Price negotiation allows buyers and sellers to get the price that they want when discussing future work, projects, or collaboration. However, how do you negotiate prices effectively? In this article, we will define what price negotiation is.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 11, 2023

The countries plan to collaborate on projects such as mapping critical minerals and assessing future manufacturing labor needs.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2023

A halt to all flights across the country is extremely rare and has only been done a handful of times, such as after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. .

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 11, 2023

The new feeder plane, capable of handling containerized cargo, comes as the delivery giant looks to resize its air freight operations

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 11, 2023

Categories: Best Practice , Commentary , Procurement Strategy & Planning Tags: EU , Insights Series For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about predictions and insights in procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year is no different as we’ve framed the subject around “insights,” highlighting providers' observations from the year they’ve left behind and how the

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2023

Supply chain factors governing a company’s bottom line are highly unpredictable. The solution lies in predictive analytics.

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Una

JANUARY 11, 2023

Indirect Procurement Quick Reference Guide. Highlighting indirect procurement, why it’s important, how to bring it under control, and common mistakes to avoid. . Quick Guide to Indirect Procurement. Wondering what people mean when they talk about “indirect procurement” but too embarrassed to ask? We’ve put together a quick reference guide that defines the concept, explores the challenges involved and mistakes to avoid, and shows how a group purchasing organization (GPO) can help you bring your

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 11, 2023

Categories: Analytics , Supply Risk Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Owlin, a risk and intelligence solution built to help customers monitor what is being said and published about them, their suppliers and, in fact, any topic, e.g., customers, competitors or commodities. From its founding as an Amsterdam-based newsroom, Owlin has grown to be a provider of adverse news and risk intelligence with in-depth global coverage that caters to organizations wanti

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2023

The move follows Frontline’s decision to withdraw merger plans after opposition from one of Belgium’s oldest shipping families.

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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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Pipefy

JANUARY 11, 2023

Vendor relationships are complex. Every supplier your business depends on has different priorities, requirements, and expectations. Building solid partnerships with different vendors requires flexibility, coordination, and clear communication. This is what vendor relationship management (VRM) is all about: building strong relationships with a range of suppliers to make sure that your business has what it needs and when it needs it.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2023

Today I’m joined by Nipendo , a forward-thinking software brand that is on a mission to improve how buyers and suppliers work together to combat Source-to-Pay inefficiencies and costs. The Nipendo platform is an intelligent intermediator between buyers and suppliers, using technologies like Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, to streamline interactions and benefit all trading partners.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 11, 2023

The need for efficient and error-proof procurement processes has never been greater. Following recent unprecedented events and disruptions, one thing has become clear: procurement optimization is no longer just about cost-effectiveness or efficiency. . In order to prepare for the next great disruption, a total overhaul of processes through procurement transformation is required to unlock a business that will not only survive but thrive as well.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2023

The plan marks the biggest solar investment spurred so far by the massive tax incentives introduced last year.

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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.

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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

JANUARY 11, 2023

Vous négociez tous les jours. Vous ne vous en rendez peut-être pas compte, mais nous faisons de petites négociations tout au long de la journée, de diverses manières. Mais il y a une certaine supposition lorsque vous entendez le mot négociation. Il peut vous faire penser à une série policière télévisée, à un accord conclu entre deux personnes, voire à un débat animé.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2023

The supply chain software company's co-CEOs cited the global macroeconomic downturn and softening trade volumes.

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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

JANUARY 11, 2023

Les négociations sont difficiles. Que vous négociiez une fusion ou que vous négociez avec votre enfant pour qu’il mange ses légumes, le processus peut parfois sembler impossible. Bien qu’elles soient parfois difficiles, les négociations sont un élément essentiel de la vie et des affaires. La plupart des gens doivent négocier à un moment ou à un autre, même s’il s’agit d’une simple augmentation de salaire.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 11, 2023

Doreen Edelman, chair and partner of the law firm Lowenstein Sandler’s Global Trade & National Security Practice group, discusses regulatory requirements for international traders.

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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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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

JANUARY 11, 2023

Toutes les tactiques de négociation ne permettent pas d’obtenir des résultats optimaux. Votre équipe doit donc comprendre la différence entre ces tactiques pour mener les négociations les plus fructueuses. Par rapport à la négociation réactive, fondée sur la réaction instinctive au comportement des autres, la négociation stratégique constitue une approche proactive dans laquelle le négociateur élabore un ensemble de stratégies à l’avance.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 11, 2023

Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2022 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. Suites or Best of Breed (aka “BoB”) For most enterprises in 2022, technology has become a powerful enabler of the sustainable efficiencies and strategic value […].

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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

JANUARY 11, 2023

Verhandlungen sind schwierig. Ganz gleich, ob Sie über eine Fusion verhandeln oder mit Ihrem Kind verhandeln, damit es sein Gemüse isst, der Prozess kann sich manchmal unmöglich anfühlen. Auch wenn es manchmal schwierig ist, sind Verhandlungen ein wichtiger Bestandteil des Lebens und der Wirtschaft. Fast jeder muss irgendwann einmal verhandeln, selbst wenn es nur um eine Gehaltserhöhung geht.

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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

JANUARY 11, 2023

Nicht alle Verhandlungstaktiken führen zu optimalen Ergebnissen, daher muss Ihr Team den Unterschied zwischen diesen Taktiken kennen, um die erfolgreichsten Verhandlungen zu führen. Im Gegensatz zur reaktiven Verhandlung, die auf einer instinktiven Reaktion auf das Verhalten anderer beruht, ist die strategische Verhandlung ein proaktiver Ansatz, bei dem der Verhandlungsführer im Voraus eine Strategie entwickelt.

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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.

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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

JANUARY 11, 2023

Sie verhandeln jeden Tag. Sie sind sich dessen vielleicht nicht bewusst, aber wir verhandeln jeden Tag auf unterschiedliche Weise. Aber wenn Sie das Wort “Verhandlung” hören, haben Sie eine bestimmte Vorstellung. Vielleicht denken Sie dabei an einen Fernsehkrimi, einen Deal zwischen zwei Personen oder sogar an eine hitzige Debatte. Wenn man darüber nachdenkt, was eine Verhandlung ausmacht, läuft sie auf einen Austausch von Angeboten und Gegenangeboten hinaus, mit dem Ziel, eine für a

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