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Union Pacific reports service improvements after months of congestion

Supply Chain Dive

The railroad is still asking shippers to limit the number of private cars on its network to build on positive momentum.

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E-Invoicing — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. E-Invoicing — Everything You Should Know. E-invoicing changes the way payments and billings in procurement are done. It has been around for a long time and now it gets the spotlight that it deserves. However, we are sure that not all of you know about this.

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Amazon rolls out delivery route algorithm to reduce miles driven

Supply Chain Dive

The e-commerce giant has deployed its “CONDOR” program nationwide after introducing it in January.

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Analytics in Procurement: The Ultimate Guide in 2022

ProcurePort

• The use of data for decision-making has grown extensively over the last decade. Leaps in data use and data leverage are courtesy of new technological developments in spheres like cloud computing, big data, analytics, and automation platforms. • Procurement analytics simply relates to how organizations use big data in terms of procurement spend analytics […].

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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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AI and ME – The Future of Technologically Assisted Decision Making

All Things Supply Chain

The conflict between the tried and tested and the new technology is something we encounter on a regular basis.

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Lumber prices ride a volatility roller coaster

Supply Chain Dive

Multifamily builders are pre-purchasing and warehousing lumber for future projects as the market remains in flux.

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Kraft Heinz opens new distribution center in partnership with Prologis, Ryder

Supply Chain Dive

The Lathrop facility will focus on operational speed and sustainability.

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Three Tips for Implementing a New Supply Chain Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

With the stakes rising from temporary revenue dips to more serious product shortages, it’s time for a shift in our approach to this “new normal” of supply chain instability.

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Part Analytics: Vendor Analysis 2022 Update — Solution overview, roadmap, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary

Spend Matters

Categories: Analytics , Market Intelligence , Procurement , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Purchasing and Sourcing , Requisition / PO Management , Risk Performance and Compliance , Spend Analysis Tags: PRO Direct materials is a hot market for procurement solutions, and this has become even more the case since the Covid crisis. What's more, the broader sustainability challenges ahead of us that influence demand and regulations reinforce the need for enhanced direct materials management.

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Three Ideas to Challenge Your Thinking About Digital Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

Nearly every company is involved in some form of digital procurement transformation. But how many are actually seeing it pay off? .

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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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BBC’s Jim Hemmington to explore the evolution of procurement at eWorld Procurement & Supply

Spend Matters

Categories: Conferences , Innovation , Learning / Research , Procurement , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Sponsored Article , Suppliers , Supply Chain , UK/Europe Tags: EU , Sponsored Article This year’s popular eWorld Procurement & Supply event takes place at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London on September 20 and will feature an opening keynote from Jim Hemmington, Director of Procurement at the BBC.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Survival Plan Sends Shares into Tailspin

Supply Chain Brain

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. unveiled a turnaround plan that envisions new financing, sweeping store closings and the sale of as many as 12 million shares of stock, delivering another jolt to the investors who had piled into the retailer even as its troubles mounted.

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8 Ways to Become a More Productive IT Developer!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Hiring a Software Development Team – Pros and Cons! Everyone complains about how hard it is to keep up with the pace of their work, which means more and more people are complaining about having too much work. If you want a break from the monotony, here are some ways that can help you become more productive as an IT developer. 1) Continuous Professional Development.

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U.S. Chip Makers Hit by New China Export Rule

Supply Chain Brain

Nvidia says the U.S. government requires a new license, effective immediately, to address the risk of chips being "used in, or diverted to a 'military end use'. in China and Russia.".

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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 Comprehensive Guide to Select the Best Bitcoin Exchange!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Characteristics of Bitcoin Exchange Platforms! Most individuals must convert their currency every day to achieve the digital token. However, it is vital to pass the difficulty level to come on board to supply the services and get an indirect relationship with the cryptocurrency-specific requirements and understanding the best Bitcoin exchange.

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The Difference Between Product and Service Procurement

Procurement Express

There are three key differences between product and service procurement. Tangibility. Because you can see and touch a product, you can determine its quality easily. In contrast, the quality of service is difficult to gauge. That’s why services require you to be far more particular in terms of what exactly you expect. Ownership. Once you’ve bought a product, you normally own it.

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Music at Casinos Attracts Gamblers!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Hit Song Titles for Your Business Moods! Music has consistently featured in humankind’s history from our preliterate years up to the fast-paced, digital age in which we live, including music at casinos. Over time the music we listened to changed as we became more adept at creating musical instruments and thus musical sounds.

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ESG maturity key to procurement net zero, say Taulia & HICX

HICX

By Procurement Magazine editor, Georgia Wilson. Taulia’s Bob Glotfelty and Costas Xyloyiannis of HICX explain the need to improve ESG maturity in procurement if net-zero initiatives are to be met. In today’s global market, 95% of Fortune 500 companies publish detailed information surrounding their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts.

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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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How Game Developers Create Online Pokies!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Benefits of Playing Free No Download Slot Machines! Pokies and other slot machines have had a real boost from all the tech innovation of the last 30 years, but they have always been popular for people heading to game clubs. The original slot machine was invented back in 1895 by Charles Fey in the US.

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286: Tomorrow’s Insights Delivered Today: Empowering Confident Decisions

Let's Talk Supply Chain

We’re kicking off another brand new mini-series! For this four-part special, I’m joined by Sifted : the number one logistics intelligence platform, who are empowering shippers to make smart, data-powered business decisions. Over the next four episodes, our “Tomorrow’s Insights Delivered Today” series is going to take a closer look at Sifted: their market-leading products; the customers they’re helping to thrive in times of disruption; the trends, insights and predictions they’re seeing in the in

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The Functioning of Bitcoin!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A Beginners Guide to Understand Bitcoin Wallet! The functioning of Bitcoin and the functions of payment in cryptocurrency hold a great value that increases with time. The ecosystem working very accurately for the diversity of cryptocurrency is terrific. The digital means that can provide the internet services in this ecosystem essentially makes Everybody understand the walking procedure and the other functions which are alter

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Pete Rooney joins Value Match as our new Procurement Manager

Value Match

Categories. Best Practice Guides. Bid Management. Business. Case Study. Circular Economy. Community Story. Contract for Change. Environment and Climate. Equality and Inclusion. Government Buying Standards. House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts. Human Rights and Modern Slavery. Legislation. National Audit Office Reports. News. Procurement Best Practice.

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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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P2P Technology Round-Up — August 31, 2022

CPO Rising

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Seriesfocuses on the world of Accounts Payable and P2P this week, including several partnership announcements and funding rounds. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider and you are continually innovating the way that procurement and supply chain leaders and practitioners drive value, we’d love to hear from you. […].

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A Beginners Guide to Understand Bitcoin Wallet!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Various Bitcoin Wallets Available! Bitcoin is not a regular cryptocurrency that has made history in the past and created a buzz with its functions. However, it has the most extensive system, and various democratic associations have connected to change the dramatic economy and bring the event in the reviews through Bitcoin terms, including how to understand Bitcoin wallet.