Sun.Dec 22, 2024

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Looking back, looking forward

Procurement Leaders

First, happy holidays! As CPO and leader of procurement strategy, you deserve a break because the past 12 months have been challenging to say the least. In fact, its a good job that your average chief procurement officer is naturally drawn to complex problems because there was a rich vein of them through 2024. And theres little to suggest that much will change moving into 2025.

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Optimizing Shipping and Logistics in the E-commerce Era

Supply Chain Brain

Rising costs and labor shortages are making it harder than ever for retailers to meet customer expectations of on-time and affordable shipping.

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In the Practitioner’s Words: A Practitioner-Provider Relationship Spanning Three Different Companies And Decades

Procurement Insights

Subject: Tony Callahan , VP National Purchasing, Shea Homes ProcureTech Provider: ProPurchaser Summary: ProcureTech Provider: ProPurchaser In the discussion meeting between Tony Callahan and Jon Hansen, Tony shared insights on his extensive experience with ProPurchaser, a platform he has utilized since 2001. He highlighted the tool’s evolution, including its expanded range of commodities, training modules, and improved visibility, contributing to its acceptance within his team.

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The Connected Warehouse: Unified Systems at Scale

Supply Chain Brain

A unified approach to warehouse management can transform and streamline your operations, reduce downtime, lower costs and enhance safety across the board.

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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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Six Steps for Successful Warehouse Automation Adoption

Supply Chain Brain

Remember, the key to success lies in a worker-first approach to automation. After all, people remain this industrys greatest asset.

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Harland & Wolff Shipyard to be Bought by Spain’s Navantia

Supply Chain Brain

The sale, subject to regulatory approval, will secure 1,000 jobs at Harland and Wolffs four shipyards, including at the iconic one that built the Titanic in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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