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How to Manage Inventory and Purchasing in QuickBooks 

Procurement Express

If you’re managing inventory for your own business or juggling multiple ecommerce accounts, keeping track of purchase orders and stock levels shouldnt feel like a full-time job. Thats where QuickBooks Online comes in. It helps you manage inventory, track POs, pay bills, invoice clients, and more, all in one place. Compared to alternatives like FreshBooks and Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online stands out for its stronger integrations, easy-to-use interface, and no-hassle cloud access.

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Ocean Carriers Get Tough on Freight Rates — But Can They Hold the Line?

Supply Chain Brain

An endless series of crises roiling ocean shipping in the post-COVID 19 era is resulting in a change in carrier DNA.

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How to set up a QuickBooks purchase order system for small businesses 

Procurement Express

If your company relies on vendors, an efficient purchase order (PO) system is essential for keeping cash flow predictable and preventing budget surprises. Fortunately, QuickBooks Online gives you a simple way to manage purchase orders, streamline approvals, and keep vendor relationships smooth. Yet many businesses either dont use POs at all or rely on a messy, inconsistent process.

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Denmark to End Postal Delivery of Letters

Supply Chain Brain

The use of letters in the highly digitized nation has fallen dramatically since 2000, from 1.4 billion to 110 million in 2024.

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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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Overcoming obstacles and embracing new supply chain priorities – SCMR

Let's Talk Supply Chain

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, businesses face a myriad of ‍challenges that require innovative solutions adn a willingness to adapt to changing priorities. In this article, we explore the journey of overcoming obstacles and the importance of embracing new supply chain ‍priorities in order to stay competitive and responsive in today’s dynamic environment.

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Implications of AI on Procurement in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

The webinar will highlight key trends such as the agentic AI, the importance of data quality, integrating data and analytics into decision making and the implications on talent. By the end of the session, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of the priorities shaping the future of procurement leadership and practical strategies to implement within their organizations.

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Why Ivalua: A Relational Acquisition Model (RAM 2025) Comparison

Procurement Insights

What makes Jon Hansens ProcureTech assessment solution RAM unique? RAM (short for Relational Acquisition Model, based on historical context) stands out due to its pioneering approach to procurement efficiency, developed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. While specific technical details about RAMs current iteration as of March 1, 2025, are not fully detailed in recent public sources, its uniqueness can be inferred from Hansens documented history, writings, and interviews, particularly from Procu

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It’s time to stay focused – SCMR

Let's Talk Supply Chain

In a world filled with distractions and constant stimuli, finding focus can seem like an elusive goal. Yet, in the midst of the chaos, there lies a powerful practice that promises clarity ‍and inner peace – SCMR. As we journey through the tumultuous waters of modern life, it’s time to embrace the transformative potential of SCMR and relearn the art of staying centered.

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The Economic and Geopolitical Consequences of Trump's Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

President Trump's tariff policy toward Canada, Mexico, and China has widespread implications for economic conditions in the U.S., as well as the nations standing in the international economic system.

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New 100% American silicon solar panel supply chain announced – Solar Power World

Let's Talk Supply Chain

In a groundbreaking declaration poised to transform the renewable energy landscape, a revolutionary 100% American silicon solar‍ panel supply‍ chain has been unveiled by Solar Power World. This pioneering progress promises to not only bolster sustainability efforts but ‍also ignite a new era of solar power innovation‍ in the United States.

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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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Watch: Implications for Industry of the Trump Trade Policy

Supply Chain Brain

Ginger Faulk, partner with the law firm of Eversheds Sutherland, describes the ways that international traders can offset the impact of new import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

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Trump’s On-Again, Off-Again Tariff Strategy Sows Confusion

Supply Chain Brain

Trump has described himself as a master dealmaker. But the retreat from his Canada and Mexico duties had all the hallmarks of trade policy being shaped on the fly.