All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 13, 2023

Slack fill refers to the space remaining when manufacturers opt not to put as much product in a package as could fit.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 13, 2023

Coal Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily coal prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per MT. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about coal prices: Why are coal prices fluctuating?

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ABC of Procurement

MARCH 13, 2023

Here is another true story from my Procurement career. Sounds like a funny one, but I was not laughing back then :) The post The non standard pipe: A short procurement story first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 13, 2023

Live Cattle Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily live cattle prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per Lbs. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about live cattle prices: Why are live cattle prices fluctuating?

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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

MARCH 13, 2023

Here are the major tech trends that will continue to dominate the landscape for manufacturers in 2023 — and how manufacturers can implement digital transformation to harness everything it has to offer.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 13, 2023

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Talent Management Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of MBO Partners and its solution for independent talent contracting and management. Over the past decade many large enterprises have begun digging into their extended and external workforces to better understand who they are engaging, how they are engaging and how they can leverage external workers of all varieties to save costs, engage top talent for quali

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 13, 2023

President Biden has announced new standards to require that all construction materials used in federal infrastructure projects be made in America. But is it possible?

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 13, 2023

To effectively compete in DTC channels, retailers must have real-time visibility across all inventory pools via an order management software mechanism.

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Procurement Freelancers

MARCH 13, 2023

Does your firm involve logistics, shipping, and purchasing? If so, by not engaging a knowledgeable… The post Factors To Keep In Mind When Selecting Procurement Agents first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 13, 2023

The food distributor’s emphasis on workforce retention is part of a long-term strategy to reduce costs and grow revenue.

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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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Negotiations Ninja

MARCH 13, 2023

Lousin Mehrabi has been working in the field of business negotiation for 20 years. She’s worked in the financial, investing, and stock exchange world, usually on commercial deals. She’s spent the last five years working as a freelance negotiator navigating complex deals. She routinely gives keynotes on how to negotiate with yourself.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 13, 2023

Building on improvements made in 2022 will help the retailer's business amid a slump in sales, a company executive said.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 13, 2023

There are things that can be done with available technology to reduce the carbon footprint of e-commerce deliveries while we’re waiting for electric vehicles to come online.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 13, 2023

As new parts grew in short supply over the last few years, EU Automation’s focus on refurbished equipment offered it opportunities for growth.

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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

MARCH 13, 2023

In fact, Gartner found that the companies behind the 10 largest layoffs in tech talent now employ over 150,000 more people than at the beginning of 2020.

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Arkestro

MARCH 13, 2023

Resources / Case Studies / Leading Additives Manufacturer Achieves Sourcing Excellence Leading Additives Manufacturer Achieves Sourcing Excellence In the competitive chemical manufacturing category, where many of the sourced commodities are negotiated on small margins, procurement excellence is measured beyond savings. Overview The client wanted to explore procurement transformation technologies that further equipped its sourcing team to optimize its impact as a strategic asset to the company.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 13, 2023

PSA, owned by Singaporean state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte, is working with an adviser as it fields preliminary interest in the stake.

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Arkestro

MARCH 13, 2023

Resources / Case Studies / Global pharma firm leverages AI first offers to drive savings and shorten cycle time Global pharma firm leverages AI first offers to drive savings and shorten cycle time Procurement plays a pivotal roll in delivering the equipment and raw materials necessary to efficiently deliver on the critical goals of pharma industry. For one multinational biopharmaceutical company, AI-powered intelligent first offers with Arkestro make overcoming bottlenecks quick and simple.

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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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Pipefy

MARCH 13, 2023

Business process management is a practice that entails both process maintenance and continuous process improvement. Both are key to ensuring that business processes are running smoothly, creating the results they were designed to achieve, without creating additional problems or process inefficiencies, such as software bloat, an increase in manual work, and information silos.

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Arkestro

MARCH 13, 2023

Resources / Case Studies / Bel Brands Leverages AI to Streamline Procurement Bel Brands Leverages AI to Streamline Procurement America’s favorite cheese Bel Brands wanted to build meaningful partnerships with suppliers all over the world. They turned to Arkestro strategic sourcing software powered by AI. Industry: Food & Beverage (CPG) Headquarters: Illinois, USA Website: belbrandsusa.com % cost savings on final bid % increase in sourcing velocity “In the procurement world, time is of the es

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 13, 2023

Despite inflationary pressures on companies' pocketbooks, now is the time for them and logistics service providers to gear up for challenges 2023 is likely to present, says Mike Riegler, senior vice president, LSP, One Network.

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Arkestro

MARCH 13, 2023

Resources / Case Studies / Modernizing Mining Equipment Procurement with PPO Modernizing Mining Equipment Procurement with PPO Searles Valley Minerals is a mining and production company that produces salt, borax, pyrobor, sodium carbonate, and much more. These minerals are then used for a wide range of products, including TV and computer screens, Gorilla Glass for smartphones, and wine and beer bottles.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 13, 2023

Labor groups opposed the measure, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave. The firms say the proposition protects other benefits such as flexibility.

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Arkestro

MARCH 13, 2023

Resources / Case Studies / Holman Enterprises Transforms Large-scale Operations with Predictive Procurement Holman Enterprises Transforms Large-scale Operations with Predictive Procurement Holman Enterprises, an international automotive distribution and manufacturing company, wanted to improve forecasting and strengthen relationships with key suppliers.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 13, 2023

South African groups say Shein deliberately sends its goods in small packages of lesser value to reduce import duties aimed at protecting local businesses.

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Arkestro

MARCH 13, 2023

Resources / Case Studies / Box Establishes an Inclusive and Diverse Supply Chain Box Establishes an Inclusive and Diverse Supply Chain Box is one of the most widely used enterprise technologies around the world for secure content management, workflow, and collaboration. Although Box is a cloud technology company, the role of procurement and sourcing is still widely entrenched in daily operations.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 13, 2023

While Ozempic is sold across Europe, Wegovy is yet to launch in most of the region and has also faced shortages in the U.S.

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Arkestro

MARCH 13, 2023

Resources / Blog / 3 Ways Arkestro Can Assist With Your Automotive Sourcing Strategy 3 Ways Arkestro Can Assist With Your Automotive Sourcing Strategy Automotive sourcing is complicated, and few supply chains are as complex. Manufacturing is a global endeavor, with assembly plants located across the world – many of which work on a “just-in-time” basis.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

Ready or not, here they come. Mandatory regulatory disclosures regarding environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are on the horizon for businesses everywhere. Governments worldwide have already adopted reporting requirements aligned with recommendations by the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), including those in Canada, Brazil, the EU, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and Switzerland.

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Arkestro

MARCH 13, 2023

Automotive sourcing is complicated, and few supply chains are as complex. Manufacturing is a global endeavor, with assembly plants located across the world – many of which work on a “just-in-time” basis. New vehicles contain thousands of parts, ranging from tiny screws to highly sophisticated computer chips. Producing those thousands of components is a unique structure of tiered suppliers.

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Advertiser: GEP

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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