Spend Matters

APRIL 29, 2025

This article serves as the executive summary of a six-part series built for finance and procurement leaders aiming to strengthen their organizations cash flow management and liquidity position. The series follows the methodology described in our Aligning Finance and Procurement in-depth guide , which offers a practical, structured approach to enhancing cash flow visibility, optimizing payment timing, reducing working capital risk and improving liquidity outcomes through closer collaboration betw

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 29, 2025

Curiosity has always been a passion and driving force behind what I do, which means it’s good that I am not a cat. I love to ask questions and enter discussions without preconceived ideas of what I will hear. In short, while I always do my homework before a call or a meeting, once the conversation begins, I push what I know or think I know aside and just focus on what the other party is saying.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 29, 2025

The carrier also announced 73 facilities would close by June's end as part of “the largest network reconfiguration in our history,” CEO Carol Tomé said.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 29, 2025

Going back to 1983, the purchasing/procurement department had virtually no say in what technology platform their company implemented. For the most part, we were an afterthought that would have to wait in a long line of competing departments before being told the equivalent of “you’ll get nothing and like it!” Looking back, is it any wonder why we embraced and continue to embrace spreadsheets?

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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

APRIL 29, 2025

The Jacksonville site will serve 25 Sam’s Club locations and also store imported goods destined for other facilities.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 29, 2025

By raising the bar on quality across the industry, we can strengthen our recycled-plastic supply chains and drive better plastic choices for businesses everywhere.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 29, 2025

Spurred by significant changes to Amazons fulfillment fees, the time for Amazon sellers to plan for the 2025 peak holiday season is already here.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 29, 2025

The truck manufacturer lowered its North American market sales forecast as higher duties shake the marketplace.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 29, 2025

Wesley Williams, vice president of supply chain with Daily Harvest, tells how the company adopted technology from Tive to boost visibility of perishable products. Hes joined by Raj Nagarajah, director of sales with Tive.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 29, 2025

A new report estimates that higher import duties on automotive parts will impact nearly all of the 17.7 million vehicles built in the U.S. annually.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 29, 2025

Auditors warned of a strategy that's been far too fragmented, especially given that the EU's 2022 Chips Act had no mandates for coordinated national investments or funding streams.

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Fraxion

APRIL 29, 2025

The Financial Survival Kit for Schools event, hosted by Grow Schools , brought together industry experts who shared valuable insights on budgeting practices, strategic staffing solutions, and facility financing strategies that support sustainable growth.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 29, 2025

Center for LNG executive director Charlie Riedl warned that the fees could raise costs for global buyers, and threaten the United States' position as the world's leading LNG exporter.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 29, 2025

Summary: Role of Product Sourcing Agents: Act as intermediaries to identify, evaluate, and negotiate with… The post The Role of a Product Sourcing Agent in Streamlining Procurement first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 29, 2025

In an April 29 earnings call, UPS CEO Carol Tom said that handling outbound shipments from Amazon fulfillment centers "is not profitable for us.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 29, 2025

The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 29, 2025

After new U.S. Customs regulations that lowered the threshold for formal entry from $2,500 to $800 were introduced April 5, DHL said it had stopped such shipments to U.S. shoppers.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 29, 2025

The Trump administration will now allow carmakers who produce and sell completed automobiles in the U.S. to claim an offset worth up to 3.75% of the value of an American-made vehicle.

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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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