5 Ways to Improve Safety in The Construction Supply Chain
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 17, 2023
Transportation and shipping jobs rank second on the list of positions with the most significant number of workplace injuries.
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Sustainable Government Procurement — Shifting to Sustainability
Procurement Tactics
APRIL 17, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Government Procurement — Shifting to Sustainability Sustainable government procurement is the commitment of the government to achieve sustainability in its purchases. However, what is it? In this article, we will discuss what sustainable procurement means.
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Canadian Pacific, Kansas City Southern combine into CPKC
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 17, 2023
The united company is expected to spark more competition in the rail industry and expand shipper access to ports across North America.
Sustainable Suppliers — Everything About Sustainability
Procurement Tactics
APRIL 17, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Suppliers — Everything About Sustainability Sustainable suppliers can help companies to achieve sustainability, especially in their procurement activities as they can meet the standards for environmental and social issues.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
Source Wisely: Your Top 3 Public Procurement Software Essentials
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APRIL 17, 2023
Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Source Wisely: Your Top 3 Public Procurement Software Essentials April 17, 2023 | | Public Sector by Jarrod McAdoo Today, state and local governments are tackling top priorities such as legacy modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. These advancements in public procurement processes have driven a critical yet growing demand for procurement software solutions that support efficient planning, execution, management – ultimately result
What Supply Chain Disruption Means for Retail Cybersecurity
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2023
Retailers should review their overall cybersecurity posture and follow some best practices to limit their supply chain attack risk.
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Circular Recycling in the Manufacturing Sector
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2023
Investment in circular recycling isn’t just essential from an environmental standpoint; it can also be a smart business decision.
Frito-Lay makes first third-party EV delivery
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 17, 2023
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What is a blockchain? Use cases and common pitfalls — New series from Spend Matters analysts
Spend Matters
APRIL 17, 2023
Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning Tags: Blockchain Blockchain is making its mark throughout the entire source-to-pay process, from preventing risk in invoices, POs and contracts to tracking products in the supply chain and automating operational processes. Due to recent macroeconomic events and inflation, three increasingly important themes in supply chain networks have emerged: sustainability, risk prevention and agility.
How to Shift Power in a Negotiation
Negotiations Ninja
APRIL 17, 2023
Jack Schafer spent much of his career in counterintelligence in the FBI. But during his last seven years at the FBI, he worked in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), where they’d design interview strategies based on the vulnerabilities of someone’s personality. There are numerous psychological tactics that you can use in negotiations.
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
What is a blockchain and why should you care? Part 1
Spend Matters
APRIL 17, 2023
Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning Tags: PRO Spend Matters begins a series of investigations into how blockchain technology can be used in the procurement process. Blockchain has the potential to be extremely useful to companies during the entire source-to-pay process if applied in the right way, from preventing risk in invoices, POs and contracts to tracking products in the supply chain.
Procurement Consulting: A Crucial Factor For Making Better Purchases
Procurement Freelancers
APRIL 17, 2023
Any organisation should place the most emphasis possible on efficient procurement. Getting it properly is… The post Procurement Consulting: A Crucial Factor For Making Better Purchases first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Finance leaders remain optimistic despite increasing cost worries
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
APRIL 17, 2023
Grant Thornton survey shows 54% of CEOs are optimistic about the U.S. economy as supply chain issues ease.
Apple Plans to Use 100% Recycled Cobalt in its Batteries by 2025
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2023
Apple plans to use 100% recycled cobalt, completely recycled rare Earth elements, 100% recycled tin soldering and 100% recycled gold plating in its products by 2025.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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.
Exciting New Updates and Features in ProcurementExpress.com!
Procurement Express
APRIL 17, 2023
We are pleased to share with you the latest updates and features that have been released on ProcurementExpress.com. These updates are aimed at improving the overall user experience and enhancing the purchasing process. New Settings: With the invoice reference required setting, you can choose whether the invoice reference field should be mandatory when suppliers or employees upload invoices.
Tim Cook Inaugurates First Apple Store in India
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2023
India is also rising as a manufacturing base for the iPhone as Apple diversifies its supply chains away from China.
333: Make Ocean Visibility Simple, with Gatehouse Maritime
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 17, 2023
Today I’m joined by GateHouse Maritime , a market-leading ocean tech brand that is using its expertise and deep industry knowledge to make ocean visibility simple. GateHouse Maritime delivers next-generation data insights for end-to-end ocean visibility. Founded in 1992, they help global supply chains, offshore industries, maritime providers and surveillance companies gain easy access to ocean data insights for resilient operations, value to end-customers and efficient, safe navigation for a pro
Watch: Cintas & LogistiVIEW: A Case Study
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2023
Seth Patin, CEO and founder of LogistiVIEW, and David Meyn, senior director of distribution at Cintas, discuss optimizing labor visibility and productivity at the uniform company.
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.
Coupa Inspire at 10
CPO Rising
APRIL 17, 2023
Last week, thousands of procurement, supply chain, and finance professionals descended on Las Vegas for an event that has become as large and as important as any in the procurement space – Coupa Inspire – I was among them.
Amazon Vow to Stop Seller Squeeze Was Fake, California Says
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2023
The 2022 suit came after reports that the company would bury their products in search results if they offered lower prices elsewhere.
FedEx Pilots to Hold Strike Authorization Vote
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2023
The Authorization would allow workers to withdraw their services from the company when permitted by the National Mediation Board.
Only 10 Electric Vehicles Qualify for Full $7,500 U.S. Tax Credit
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 17, 2023
The Biden administration did give automakers some wiggle room on the requirements, following an intense lobbying blitz after its passage in August.
Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)
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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