ABC of Procurement

APRIL 3, 2024

Do you think air can not influence your COGS (Unless you sell compressed air)? It can, and here is a real example. The post Influence of Air on COGS first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 3, 2024

Flatbed loads surged 57% week over week from Baltimore, DAT Freight & Analytics reported.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 3, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) comes in many different forms (for a complete history of AI in procurement, check out our recently published autoaugmentation series) and despite being a consistent ‘hot topic’ for well over a decade now, continues to grow and evolve each year in the procurement industry. This article explores the current state of AI in the intake and orchestration marketspace, including a capabilities overview, a high-level market overview and an introduction to the emerging field o

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 3, 2024

Since Bill Rice joined the chain in January, the chicken brand has already launched a supply chain optimization study.

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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 Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

Supply chain network design, a branch of operations research, helps in strategic decision-making about nodes, sourcing, transportation modes and inventory levels.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 3, 2024

The integration will help warehouse operators using Two Boxes’ returns processing software handle volume from Happy Returns more efficiently.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 3, 2024

The Norway-based ocean carrier said it's rerouting cargo as the fall of the Francis Scott Key Bridge impacts its vessel operations.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

“My hope is that we can find diplomatic off-ramps,” President Joe Biden’s special envoy for Yemen told reporters in a press briefing.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 3, 2024

The surcharges from both carriers will take effect this month in 82 ZIP codes across the U.S., many covering major urban areas.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

A major brand faced mounting pressure to adopt sustainable practices and reduce its environmental footprint. Consumers, retailers, and even regulators began demanding less (and penalizing) single-use plastic waste in the supply chain.

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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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Una

APRIL 3, 2024

EPISODE 159 All Travel is Personal with J. Grant Caplan By Kelly Barner | April 3, 2024 It goes without saying that travel has changed since the pandemic – although not in the way most of us might assume. There have certainly been adjustments to logistics and expectations, but, most of all, companies are doing a better job of recognizing the wellness considerations intertwined with business travel, and finding purposeful ways to accommodate their travelers without onerous increases to the

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

Peru’s government is trying to revoke a deal that granted China's Cosco Shipping exclusive rights to run the new Chancay Port.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

IBM ® TRIRIGA ® Application Suite (TAS) is a market-leading  integrated workplace management system for organizations managing their facility portfolios and assets throughout their lifecycle efficiently. It helps organizations optimize their workplace experience , facility resource scheduling, facility strategic planning, lease accounting and asset disposal, and manage their transactions, capital projects , space , facility maintenance and facility sustainability.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

New Boeing Chairman Steve Mollenkopf instead is reaching out directly to CEOs for major airlines in an attempt to smooth over strained relations.

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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

Over the next decade, AI will impact all industries and help shape which companies, teams and executives come out ahead. This is why we’ve seen so many early AI adopters in sports, where even the slightest competitive advantage can be the difference between first and second place. Take last year’s US Open , for example, where IBM watsonx™ projected the level of advantage or disadvantage of all players in the singles draw.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 3, 2024

The freelance work marketplace is bustling. Navigating it gracefully and skillfully can transform brief customer… The post When Dealing With Freelance Buyers, Avoid Common Pitfalls first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings. The commission’s adoption of the rules is two years in the making. The original proposed rules, issued in March 2022, aimed to ensure consistency in how publicly traded companies provided climate-related information to investors.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

E-commerce is bringing new opportunities to air cargo, both domestic and international, says Milind Tavshikar, chief executive officer of SmartKargo.

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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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Una

APRIL 3, 2024

Procurement's Road to Victory Breaking down ways Sourcing Heroes can establish connections and create value at every juncture on procurement’s road to victory. By Mackenzie Oakley | April 4, 2024 Search Search Some heroes wear capes, and some … read contracts? Absolutely. Mark Grieco is one such hero. A practicing procurement attorney and long-time educator, Mark works deep in the procurement trenches, simultaneously litigating or consulting on contracts on behalf of corporations while te

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

SupplyChainBrain's results-oriented approach revolves around "The Five Rings," representing key pillars of a successful marketing program.

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 3, 2024

We are excited to announce that we are exhibiting at Learning Technologies on 17-18 April 2024! Learning Technologies is Europe’s leading showcase of organizational learning and the technology used to support learning at work. With over 10,000 attendees from 50 different countries, 200 unmissable seminars and 200 international exhibitors expected this year, this event continues to grow in importance, value and attendance year after year.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

The Elon Musk-owned EV company handed over less than 387,000 cars in the first three months of 2024, down 8% year-over-year.

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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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The Thomas Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

Inbound and outbound lead generation are two distinct approaches to acquiring potential customers. Inbound focuses on attracting prospects through valuable content, while outbound employs interruptive tactics to reach them. Knowing the differences between inbound and outbound lead generation is essential, regardless of whether your goal is to get quick leads through direct communication or to establish trust through instructional content.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

The Elon Musk-owned EV company handed over less than 387,000 cars in the first three months of 2024, down 8% year-over-year.

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CPO Rising

APRIL 3, 2024

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with your news story here.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

The announcement comes nearly a year after a derailment in East Palestine, Ohio sparked a wide-ranging discussion regarding rail safety.

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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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