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Supplier Code of Conduct — Embracing Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Code of Conduct — Embracing Sustainability Supplier code of conduct allows businesses to establish their internal and external expectations. However, what is it? In this article, we will discuss what supplier code of conduct is.

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How Economic Uncertainty Is Changing the Buyer-Supplier Dynamic

Supply Chain Brain

Buyers and suppliers are forced to pivot in response to changes in inflation, interest rates and the general economic climate. And the balance of power between the two shifts accordingly.

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Sriracha Shortage Incoming

Procurement Bulletin

Sriracha Shortage Incoming Last year saw Huy Fong Foods, maker of the beloved spicy sauce Sriracha, issue a warning about supply shortage due to supply shortages of Mexican chiles. It looks like those issues are overflowing into this year as well due to bad weather conditions affecting crop yields. Investments in US Manufacturing Surges As companies try to reduce supply chain risks seen from the global pandemic, increased investments in US manufacturing is also due to two new pieces of legislati

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Researchers Find Diverse Supply Chains Benefit Cities

Supply Chain Brain

A recent study by researchers at Penn State found that complex and diversified supply chains can have a strong positive effect on medium-sized cities.

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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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335: What You Need to Know About Space Logistics, with Ryan Duffy

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Today I’m shaking things up and sharing one of my favorite recent episodes of Thoughts and Coffee. In this episode, I’m joined by exciting industry writer and former Managing Editor of Payload Space, Ryan Duffy, to talk space logistics. Ryan is passionate about bringing us the scoop on the future of logistics, from emerging tech to the final frontier, and I loved finding out more.

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The Need to Elevate Omnichannel Capabilities in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

To attract and retain customers in today's commercial environment, retailers must be able to cater to consumer demands across all sales channels, and ensure that every touchpoint is seamless.

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Canada and Volkswagen Outline Plans for an Almost $15bn Battery Factory in Ontario

Supply Chain Brain

Volkswagen will be investing $5.1 billion in the plant while the Canadian government will provide an additional $9.7 billion in the form of a tax credit.

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Watch: When Will EVs Dominate the Auto Industry?

Supply Chain Brain

Rich Kilgore, associate professor of management and business administration at Maryville University, offers insights into the auto industry’s transition from gas-powered to electric vehicles.

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Global Oil Benchmark Clears Hurdle as U.S. Ship Transfers Granted

Supply Chain Brain

The change will bring much-needed liquidity into the benchmark, which for years has been suffering from shrinking supplies.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Liquidates Business

Supply Chain Brain

The shift to private-label merchandise in 2020 alienated major brands at the heart of its business.

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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