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12 Supply Chain Influencers you should follow on social media

All Things Supply Chain

In the world of supply chain, turning to social media to keep up to date on the latest trends has become more common over time, as followers want to see…

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Six Ways Blockchain Is Bolstering Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

In today's digital world, companies are under pressure to be more transparent with their customers. This is especially true for supply chains, where customers want to know where their products are coming from and how they’re being made.

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High Speed 2’s approach to building supply chain transparency

Procurement Leaders

Challenge. HS2 is Britain’s new high speed rail line being built from London to the North-West, with zero-carbon trains linking Scotland with Manchester, Birmingham and London. It is the largest infrastructure project in Europe and the most important economic and social regeneration project in decades. HS2 Ltd. was set up by the UK Government to design and construct the railway and is responsible for procuring and coordinating a supply chain of designers and contractors to deliver billions of po

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Spend Matters Names ProcurePort a Solution Leader in the Spring 2022 Procurement Technology SolutionMap Rankings

ProcurePort

ProcurePort was named a Solution Leader in the e-Sourcing and Supplier Management Category in Spend Matters’ Spring 2022 SolutionMap, where it competed with 67 other procurement technology providers. Spend Matters reaches a global audience of procurement professionals and provides coverage of procurement software and services vendors across the source-to-pay spectrum.

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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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PMI’s approach to collaborating cross-functionally to transform its new product strategy

Procurement Leaders

Challenge. Procurement teams can have all the right people, skills, systems and processes in place, but without the right connections and relationships with the rest of the business the function can still fail to meet its potential and deliver against the needs of the wider organisation. That was a challenge identified by the procurement team at the electronics division of Philip Morris International (PMI).

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Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2022: Global Survey of CPOs

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Crypto Is No Hedge Against Inflation, Says One Crypto Cheerleader

Supply Chain Brain

Weeks ago, Moe Vela was saying that cryptocurrencies, contrary to claims by many crypto enthusiasts, were not a viable hedge against inflation. Recent events have served to prove him right.

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Mitigating Supply Chain Risk Management in the Wake of the Global Food Crisis

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Watch: Will the Retail Labor Shortage Ever End?

Supply Chain Brain

The number-one labor challenge for supply chains today is worker availability at the retail level, says Pete Blair, vice president of marketing with Berkshire Grey.

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Procurement Experts on CPO Rising — Driving Procurement with Four Elements

CPO Rising

Our “Procurement Experts on CPO Rising” series continues today with Part Two of an excerpt from my 2022 episode of the Procurement Rising Podcast – John Dickson, Chief Procurement Officer at AstraZeneca (click to listen to the full interview). Note that this excerpt has been edited for readability. Last week, John Dickson shared that his vision for procurement […].

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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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Top U.S. Port Enlists White House Help to Clear Rail-Cargo Logjam

Supply Chain Brain

The Port of Los Angeles has enlisted the help of the White House to clear a backlog of rail-bound containers that’s tripled since February.

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Watch: Warehouse Automation Is Changing — Fast

Supply Chain Brain

The definition of a warehouse is evolving rapidly, and automation must keep pace with the change, says Jayesh Mehta, industry group manager with MHI.

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The Future of Carbon-Free Trucking Isn’t Batteries — Yet

Supply Chain Brain

Conventional wisdom in the transport sector has moved rather quickly from “electric cars aren’t happening” to “the future of all cars is battery powered.” But that only applies to light vehicles.

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Shippers With Pollution-Curbing Equipment See Huge Fuel Savings

Supply Chain Brain

Ship-owners that invested in pollution-reducing equipment to let them burn dirtier fuel are enjoying massive discounts due to a supply glut.

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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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Industry Groups Hail Ocean Shipping Reform Passage After Biden Slams 'Rip-Off'

Supply Chain Brain

The American Trucking Association and Consumer Brands Association have hailed Monday’s passage of a new bill that boosts ocean shipping oversight and industry transparency.

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