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Supply Chain Sustainability: EY Leader Sheri Hinish on WRI Series

Supply Chain Queen

Transforming Supply Chains: EY’s Sheri Hinish Featured in WRI’s Global Leadership Series As EY’s Global Sustainability Tech + Ecosystems Leader and Global Sustainable Supply Chain Leader, I recently shared insights in World Resources Institute’s groundbreaking podcast series “Voices of Supply Chains.” This CREST Initiative explores the critical intersection of sustainability, technology, and human-centered supply chain.

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11 years after Rana Plaza tragedy, fashion brands still failing to improve treatment of garment workers: report

Supply Chain Dive

Only 1% of the 250 biggest fashion brands reveal the percentage of supply chain workers paid a living wage rate, advocacy group Fashion Revolution said.

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Next-Generation Packaging Brings Reliability and Visibility to Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

The “next generation” of packaging must meet strict standards of recyclability, reusability, compostability, biodegradability and traceability.

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3 takeaways from the FTC’s probe into grocery supply chains

Supply Chain Dive

The Federal Trade Commission’s study highlighted ongoing procurement risks exposed by the pandemic.

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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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New Brexit Rules Could Add Billions to Cost of Meat, Dairy Imports into U.K.

Supply Chain Brain

New restrictions on meat and dairy brought into the U.K. from Europe could add as much as £2 billion to total import costs.

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Parcel carrier Better Trucks grows network with 1,100 new ZIP codes

Supply Chain Dive

The additions target delivery coverage gaps in the company's network, such as areas between Indianapolis and South Bend, Indiana.

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Why Big Lots set up in-house merchandising teams in Asia

Supply Chain Dive

Buying offices in Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City will reduce costs and add sourcing efficiencies, an executive told Supply Chain Dive.

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Majority of Companies Failing to Curb Plastic Pollution, Says Nonprofit

Supply Chain Brain

The report found that just 79% of nearly 3,000 companies that provided data were simply not aware of the risks linked to their plastic-related activities.

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Employers worry training won’t keep pace with tech advancement

Supply Chain Dive

Business leaders responding to a survey said it’s never been so hard to plan for future talent requirements.

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Widespread Implications for Businesses After Massive Cyber Attack

Supply Chain Brain

The breach may have exposed hundreds of Sisense’s customers to a software supply chain attack and provided the attacker with a door into the company’s customer networks.

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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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IBM researchers to publish FHE challenges on the FHERMA platform

IBM Supply Chain Blog

To foster innovation in fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), IBM® researchers have begun publishing challenges on the FHERMA platform for FHE challenges launched in late 2023 by the Fair Math and the OpenFHE community. FHE: A new frontier in technology Fully homomorphic encryption is a groundbreaking technology with immense potential. One of its notable applications lies in enhancing medical AI models.

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Report Finds Global Coal Capacity Grew to All-Time High in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The report estimates that the global coal fleet grew by 2% last year, with two-thirds of that driven by China alone.

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Net Zero in New York? JBS Accused of Greenwashing

Art of Procurement

On February 28th, New York Attorney General Letitia James sued JBS, the largest meat company in the world, under Executive. The post Net Zero in New York? JBS Accused of Greenwashing appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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U.S. Fleet Professionals Look Toward Sustainability to Cut Down on Rising Operating Costs

Supply Chain Brain

Nearly 70% of those surveyed say they saw a "sizable decrease in operating expenses" after implementing sustainability measures.

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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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AI governance is rapidly evolving — Here’s how government agencies must prepare

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The global AI governance landscape is complex and rapidly evolving. Key themes and concerns are emerging, however government agencies must get ahead of the game by evaluating their agency-specific priorities and processes. Compliance with official policies through auditing tools and other measures is merely the final step. The groundwork for effectively operationalizing governance is human-centered, and includes securing funded mandates, identifying accountable leaders, developing agency-wide AI

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Best Buy, Microsoft, Junk Kouture Partner for Earth Month to Turn E-Waste into Fashion

Supply Chain Brain

Devices recycled with Best Buy will be repurposed by students at four New York schools to create sustainable fashion designs.

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European instant payments in harmony: Traditional wisdom meets innovative thinking

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Customers are increasingly accustomed to instant payments through various mobile offerings, and there is a similar “instant” expectation for non-mobile payments that’s causing customers and legislators to put pressure on organizations to modernize the payments ecosystem. One of the biggest challenges these organizations face is evolving regulations related to payments.

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Watch: Why Tech Is Playing Catchup With E-Commerce Customer Expectations

Supply Chain Brain

Farrukh Mahboob, founder and chief executive officer of PackageX, explains why technological advances aren't keeping pace with the intensifying service demands of e-commerce customers.

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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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Procurement 6 – April 12th, 2024

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – April 12th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Podcast | ‘Sisters of the Road’: A Woman Driver’s Life in Trucking

Supply Chain Brain

Idella Hansen got behind the wheel of a truck for the first time at the age of 11.

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Net Zero in New York? JBS Accused of Greenwashing

Art of Procurement

On February 28th, New York Attorney General Letitia James sued JBS, the largest meat company in the world, under Executive.

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How To Negotiate IT Service Contracts Successfully

Barkers Procurement

IT Service contracts form a core element of most organisation’s spend. In this thought leadership piece, IT Procurement expert, Mark Elkington reveals top tips on how to negotiate an IT service contract successfully. Set a clear negotiating strategy Fixing a negotiating strategy and agreeing this internally is essential before the first contract negotiation meeting with the vendor takes place.

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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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3 Ways to Simplify Cycle Counts

Finale Inventory

Cycle counts are your key to achieving efficiency, ensuring accurate stock levels, and smooth operations. But let’s face it: traditional cycle counts can be a time-consuming, error-prone headache. As a busy ecommerce seller, you know the feeling: orders are flying out the door, your inbox is overflowing, and every minute can be spent doing five other things.