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FedEx CEO says Ground contractors ready to deliver for the holidays

Supply Chain Dive

Interest in a peak season program signals delivery providers are willing to ramp up capacity, despite concerns that some may sit out Black Friday.

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Are we losing the battle for Lithium?

All Things Supply Chain

The European Green Deal – step forward with a dose of ambiguity Hardly any industry benefits so much from The European Green Deal as lithium mining and processing.

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Five Steps to Improving Cyber Preparedness in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise for manufacturers, with the industry accounting for 65% of all ransomware attacks in 2021, but 61% of those surveyed do not have a plan in place for operational disruption.

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Toyota to terminate production in Russia

Supply Chain Dive

The auto company has experienced a shortage of key materials and parts in Russia since the country invaded Ukraine.

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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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Walmart Wants to Hire 40,000 Holiday Workers, Fewer Than Last Year

Supply Chain Brain

This year’s hiring plan signals less need for extra manpower, as U.S. consumers contend with the highest inflation in four decades.

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Automating warehouse order picking resolves labor shortage challenges

Supply Chain Dive

The right blend of picking technologies reduces labor, increases accuracy and productivity across the entire order fulfillment operation.

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What’s next for procurement? Trends shaping the future of online business buying

Supply Chain Dive

The latest report from Amazon Business explores the biggest trends in procurement. Current events—from ongoing supply chain disruptions to concerns over a recession—pose challenges for organizations focused on refining processes, accommodating a hybrid workforce and carrying out environmental, social and governance goals. Organizations endeavor to identify solutions that meet the challenges at hand, while also building out long-term digital strategies.

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What is Professional Indemnity Insurance and Why Do You Need It?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Business Insurance Can Protect You! Running a business is no easy undertaking. You have to prepare yourself for all the risks and challenges that may come your way. But the question is, how prepared are you to face such predicaments? If you’re running a business, there’s a chance of becoming liable for damages caused by your company.

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How Roadie’s order batching helps make local delivery fast and convenient

Supply Chain Dive

Batch delivery allows small and midsize businesses to leverage crowdsourcing’s economies of scale, consolidate the sorting and staging process and minimize the cost of sending multiple deliveries daily.

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Keeping Things Cool in the Medical Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Vaccine Distribution Supply Chain! While most medical supplies can be refrigerated or kept in a dry, dark place at room temperature, some require unusually low temperatures. The ability to supply extreme cooling measures is also vital in various medical treatments. Therefore, from a medical supply chain point of view, one could certainly do worse than investing in some of these industries including refrigerated transporta

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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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A Procurement in 5-Minutes Special: Making the Case for Neurodiversity in Procurement

Sourcing Solved

Procurement in 5-Minutes. We live and work in a busy world in which there is little time to read, watch or listen beyond the headlines. Hello, my name is Iain Campbell-McKenna, and this is “Procurement in 5-minutes.” That’s right, in 5-minutes I promise to tackle some of the biggest challenges and. deepest questions our profession and industry face on a day-to-day basis.

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[Pod] Improving the Flexibility of your Category Management Skills w/ Steve Trussell

Art of Procurement

“The first step is answering, ‘What are we trying to accomplish as a company?’ Sometimes that’s the hardest question to. The post [Pod] Improving the Flexibility of your Category Management Skills w/ Steve Trussell appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Watch: A Look at Reshoring and Its Alternatives

Supply Chain Brain

Dan Dreyfus, global customs leader with EY, lays out the options that manufacturers are considering, as they seek to reduce their dependence on China and shift production to other regions.

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Finance digital transformation: 5 key rules & tools for 2022

Spendesk

The digital transformation has been in full swing for years. Digitalization offers more efficiency and gives finance teams the space they need to add real value to companies.

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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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Supply Chain Companies Need a Profound Cultural Change in How They Treat Workers

Supply Chain Brain

There’s no way around it: Supply chain executives are going to have to flatten the hierarchy if they want to attract and retain the best workers.

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Tech and Remote Workforce Management – Lilia Stoyanov from Transformify

The Procuretech Podcast

Welcome to another episode of The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing our third series of conversations with industry leaders, which now releases twice a week. Tech and Remote Workforce Management – Lilia Stoyanov from Transformify. Today's guest is Lilia Stoyanov, someone who truly wears many hats. . She's a professor at Ziggurat Business School.

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Toyota Ends Carmaking in Russia, Seeing No Path to Restart Plant

Supply Chain Brain

The automaker suspended operations at its plant in Saint Petersburg in March along with peers including Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co.

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Procurement’s View of Direct Sourcing

CPO Rising

The role of procurement is ever-evolving. Chief Procurement Officers are executing strategies in a world wrought with immense volatility and unpredictability. While the scale of disruption is unlike anything witnessed in a century, procurement serves as the rudder for many enterprises, helping navigate this uncharted territory. It is a position that CPOs are accustomed to […].

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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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New ‘Striketober’ Looms as U.S. Walkouts Increase Amid Surge in Union Activity

Supply Chain Brain

Support for labor unions in the U.S. has grown over the past year, as a surge in organizing has resulted in workers winning union elections at major corporations.

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A Look into a Truck Driver’s Life!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Truck Drivers – Unsung Heroes of the Supply Chain! (Infographic). The next time you find everything you need on the shelves of your local grocery store, say a silent prayer for the truckers. You may not realize it, but these guys are responsible for putting food on your table.

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Aldi Boss: Shoppers are Switching in Droves

Supply Chain Brain

The boss of Aldi has said customers in the U.K. are switching to the discounter "in droves" as the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit struggling households.

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