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Strategic sourcing manager: Procurement role on the rise

RPF360

Strategic sourcing managers focus on maximizing the value of vendor relationships. It's a specialized skill and a rewarding path. Enabled by RFP software systems and other procurement technology, the growth potential in this role is compelling. Explore everything you need to know here. The post Strategic sourcing manager: Procurement role on the rise appeared first on RFP360.

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Translating Digital Investments into Digital Outcomes

Art of Procurement

In this week’s episode of the Art of Procurement podcast, Philip Ideson and I took some time out to give. The post Translating Digital Investments into Digital Outcomes appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Amazon’s new capacity management system lets sellers bid for more storage space

Supply Chain Dive

The reservation feature's goal is to give businesses more control over their Fulfillment by Amazon capacity "while limiting unproductive use," an executive said.

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Supply Chain Trends in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Location data, digitization, and sustainability initiatives will contribute to accuracy, predictability and carbon efficiency this year.

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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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Why drone delivery hasn’t taken flight in the US

Supply Chain Dive

The Federal Aviation Administration this year will propose new regulations, including changes to visual line of sight requirements to support greater drone use, a federal official said.

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JIT and Industry 4.0: The Future of Modern Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

It’s time to reassess just-in-time inventory management.

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Sharing Logistics Data Without Compromising Sensitive Information

Supply Chain Brain

A means of speeding up payment for services, factoring can help small to midsized carriers reduce overhead and increase margins.

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Party City gets green light to start paying ‘critical’ suppliers in bankruptcy

Supply Chain Dive

The party goods retailer expects to pay $74 million to its most important vendors over the course of the Chapter 11 process.

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Manufacturing Contracted End of 2022

Procurement Bulletin

Manufacturing Contracted End of 2022 Now that 2022 is in the rearview mirror, here’s another reason to be glad we’ve closed the door on 2022, December metrics say the manufacturing industry contracted rapidly due to weak demand from clients. Let’s hope 2023 gets a little rosier. Dell Moving Chip Production Outside of China In a continued exodus from China and spreading of supply chain risk, Dell, plans to move all its chip production for its products outside of China by 2024.

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Amazon cited by OSHA for failing to keep warehouse workers safe

Supply Chain Dive

The company, which faces $60,269 in fines, said it strongly disagrees with the agency’s allegations and intends to appeal.

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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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8 Actionable Supply Chain Trends for 2023

The Network Effect

The post 8 Actionable Supply Chain Trends for 2023 appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Here’s how CPGs are bracing for more volatility in 2023

Supply Chain Dive

Supply chain disruptions are prompting companies to revamp operations to weather a period of prolonged uncertainty.

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Four U.S. agencies release National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

This framework of strategies and actions is intended to remove all emissions from the transportation sector by 2050

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Small Retailers Finally Get a Fighting Chance Thanks to a Roosevelt-Era Antitrust Law

Supply Chain Brain

Smaller retailers also see Robinson-Patman as a salve for another irritant: seeing empty shelves at their stores while larger rivals have plenty of merchandise.

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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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Exposing the Reality of Animal Cruelty in Supply Chains

Value Match

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Wayfair is Laying Off 1,750 Workers

Supply Chain Brain

Wayfair, Amazon, Peloton Interactive and other companies saw business surge but are now slashing jobs.

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Pareto Analysis in Procurement: How To Use Spend Analysis To Cut Costs

Planergy

Clients and results More Customers We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with Planergy. Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend.

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Google Parent Firm Alphabet to Cut 12,000 Jobs Worldwide

Supply Chain Brain

Tech firms laid off more than 150,000 workers globally in 2022, with a further 38,800 layoffs already announced in 2023.

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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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[VIDEO] The Procurement Transformation at Alkermes

Jaggaer

The post [VIDEO] The Procurement Transformation at Alkermes appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Fleet Enable Bringing Final-Mile Tech to Air Cargo Market

Supply Chain Brain

Software expert lets carriers automate orders, routing, billing and more.

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Inflation Through a Generational Lens: More Than Just Rising Prices and Shrinking Value?

Procurement Insights

Here is the link to a fascinating post on LinkedIn about remote work through the eyes of different generations. The author, Katia Dimova, made several interesting points – including her reference to a Darwinian quote about the importance of adaptability. One more thought: besides the initial “conceptual” tie-in to another post I read this morning, which referenced Eric Hoffer’s quote on the importance of adaptability regarding inflation and shrinkflation, I wonder how “generational silos&#

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How to Streamline Procurement and Increase Buying Power Working with a GPO

Supply Chain Brain

A Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) aggregates the purchasing volume of its members for various goods and services and develops contracts with suppliers through which members may buy at group prices and terms.

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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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Podcast | Why Private Equity Believes in the Logistics Industry

Supply Chain Brain

How can we tell that the logistics industry holds so much promise for investors? It’s where the money is.

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France Hit by Disruptions as Unions Start Pension Strikes

Supply Chain Brain

Although Macron lost his outright majority in June’s parliamentary election, the conservative Republicains party has said it could back the pension bill under certain conditions.

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