Wed.Jan 18, 2023

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Head2Head with Ian Brenton

Procurement Heads

As part of a retained campaign to recruit a Category Lead – Energy for Alliance, Ian spoke with Procurement Heads ’ Ben Stickland about his career, the culture at Alliance and what the Category Lead – Energy role will entail. Watch our Head2Head with Ian here. Can you tell us a bit about your background? I’ve had about 20 years of experience in Procurement, having worked with Pepsi UK, working for brands like Walkers crisps in the UK, Gatorade and Tropicana.

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About 1,400 misclassified drivers awarded $5.6 million: Labor Dept.

Supply Chain Dive

Parts Authority and Diligent Delivery Systems denied workers minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits, the agency said.

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Five Strategies to Accelerate Warehouse ROI

Supply Chain Brain

Warehouses play a critical role throughout the channel. Following are five strategies to accelerate the initial return on warehouse investment, and augment the ongoing ROI of these increasingly crucial spaces.

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TSMC expects revenue to fall amid declining chip demand

Supply Chain Dive

After years of microchip shortages, tech customers are tightening their inventories and reducing purchases.

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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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Microsoft to Cut 10,000 Jobs in March as Tech Firms, Including Amazon, Thin Ranks

Supply Chain Brain

Sector reacts to post-pandemic shift in digital spending and gloomy economic outlook for 2023.

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ContractSafe Receives Strategic Growth Investment

ContractSafe

We've got some big news to kick off the new year. We are thrilled to announce that ContractSafe has received a $27.5mm strategic growth investment from Five Elms Capital This is our company's first institutional capital raise since we founded ContractSafe 7 years ago (feels like yesterday, right?). And we couldn't be more excited to partner with Five Elms Capital, who share our vision to offer a contract management solution that's unmatched in its simplicity and ease of use.

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dSilo: Vendor Analysis — AI-based contract and procurement solution overview, roadmap, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary

Spend Matters

Categories: Contract Management , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Procurement Systems & Architecture Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of dSilo’s contract and invoicing analytics solution. dSilo is a new vendor with an emphasis on AI. As the name implies, its founders’ vision is to literally “de-silo” organizations so they can realize the value in their existing data. dSilo is currently best categorized as a contract analytics solution which somewhat

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7 Traits of Effective Procurement Leaders

Una

7 Traits of Effective Procurement Leaders. Seven traits of effective procurement leaders and how to hone in on the characteristics that will further develop your leadership skills. By Mackenzie Oakley | January 19, 2023. Search. Are you a reader? There are dozens of genres to choose from and with nearly a million books published every year (not including self-publications), there is bound to be something for everyone.

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Procurement in the Chemical Industry: The Future Is Predictive

Arkestro

Few industries are as massive and complex as the nearly $5 trillion chemical manufacturing industry. Globally, it plays a vital role in the economy, employing around 20 million people. Chemical manufacturers turn an array of raw materials—gas, minerals, metals, and more—into countless products used in everyday life. Consumers end up directly using some of these products, but many of the chemicals produced become critical components used by various other industries.

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Reusable Packaging Association elects new board of directors

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Kevin Mazula of RM2 becomes new Chairman.

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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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Warehouse Demand Remains Strong in Slowing Economy Says Prologis

Supply Chain Brain

Broader industry measures show leasing has slipped and vacancy rates rose at the end of 2022, but the declines are coming from record levels.

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December retail sales are mixed to end 2022, says Commerce and NRF

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Commerce reported that December retail sales—at $677.1 billion—fell 1.1% compared to November, while posting a 6.0% annual gain, and NRF reported that December retail sales were off 0.6% on seasonally-adjusted basis compared to November and were up 5% on an unadjusted basis annually.

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Cyber Attack Hits 1,000 Merchant Ships as Norway Firm Targeted

Supply Chain Brain

DNV, which also provides fleet-management software, is working to restore the functionalities of its ShipManager servers.

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How a Negotiation Course Will Empower Your Sales Team to Produce Better Results

Negotiations Ninja

Your sales team is the lifeline of your company. Without sales, revenue evaporates, and you have no business without revenue. For this reason, you must ensure the skills of your sales force remain sharp. What does that mean in practical terms?

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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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With Days Until it Bans Russian Fuel Imports, Europe Forgoes Diesel Shipments

Supply Chain Brain

The movements suggest that, despite the impending collapse in Russian cargo deliveries to the EU, the U.S. may have an even more acute supply situation.

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It’s time to better educate the supply chain sector!

Skill Dynamics

Market pressures driving change. Supply chain and procurement professionals are having to face a daunting new reality as the ongoing effects of COVID-19, Brexit, the conflict in Ukraine and volatile inflation rates impact the day-to-day operations of their function. These disruptions are increasing professionals’ workloads, whilst making fast, efficient decision-making evermore important.

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DEZ MANEIRAS DE FAZER UMA ESTRATÉGIA DE NEGOCIAÇÃO VENCEDORA

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

As negociações são difíceis. Quer você esteja negociando uma fusão ou negociando com seu filho para comer seus vegetais, o processo pode, às vezes, parecer impossível. Embora às vezes seja difícil, as negociações são uma parte fundamental da vida e dos negócios. Grande parte entre todos tem que negociar em algum momento ou outro, mesmo que seja para algo como um aumento de salário.

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Technology Round-Up — January 18, 2023

CPO Rising

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider and you are continually innovating the way that procurement and supply chain leaders and practitioners drive value, we’d love to hear from you.

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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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NEGOCIAÇÕES ESTRATÉGICAS: HABILIDADES E CONHECIMENTOS ESSENCIAIS

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

Nem todas as táticas de negociação alcançam resultados ótimos, portanto sua equipe precisa entender a diferença entre essas táticas para conduzir as negociações mais bem sucedidas. Comparada à negociação interativa, baseada na resposta instintiva ao comportamento de outros, a negociação estratégica forma uma abordagem proativa na qual o negociador desenvolve uma estratégia definida antecipadamente.

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The race to scale sustainable airline fuel

Supply Chain Dive

With SAF prices skyrocketing, industry stakeholders and the Biden administration are making new investments to grow supply.

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AS DEZ MELHORES PRÁTICAS EM NEGOCIAÇÃO

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

Você negocia todos os dias. Você pode não perceber, mas fazemos pequenas negociações ao longo de nosso dia, de diversas maneiras. Mas, chega uma certa suspeita quando você ouve a palavra negociação. Pode fazer você pensar em um drama de crime televisivo, em um acordo feito entre duas pessoas ou mesmo em um debate acalorado. Quando se pensa no que define negociação, resume-se a uma troca de ofertas e contrapropostas com a intenção de eventualmente fazer um acordo mútuo que funcione para todas as