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Amazon extends UPS as option for seller-fulfilled returns

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Amazon previously told merchants the partnership would add convenience and encourage shoppers to buy more.

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Ivalua named as a 2022 Technology Leader in Quadrant Knowledge Solutions’ SPARK Matrix for Source-to-Pay (S2P) suites, 2022

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The post Ivalua named as a 2022 Technology Leader in Quadrant Knowledge Solutions’ SPARK Matrix for Source-to-Pay (S2P) suites, 2022 appeared first on Ivalua.

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How Carriers Can Lead the Charge on Transportation Emission Reductions

Supply Chain Brain

With the energy transition underway, decarbonization is top of mind for consumers, distributors, and investors alike.

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Apple chip supplier cuts spending on soft consumer demand, delivery delays

Supply Chain Dive

TSMC has struggled to meet demand for its most advanced technologies due to challenges obtaining the tools needed to make them.

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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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Electronics OEMs Need to Revise Their Supply Chain Risk Management Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

Where OEMs in the past could concentrate on securing supply of expensive components, now they have to think about everything that goes into production, including raw materials, too.

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California to fund $1.2B in port improvement projects

Supply Chain Dive

Most of the money will pay for upgrades at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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Bitcoin Beginner Tips!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Bitcoin Trading for Beginners! The challenge for newcomers to cryptocurrency is often formidable; they have to do their homework to learn the basics and understand how digital money gets created, distributed, and managed. They need Bitcoin beginner tips. If you are interested in learning more about the requirement for MPC wallets.

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Episode 87: Leveraging the Power of the Total Commercial Value Chain with Sachin Kasture

Una

Episode 87: Leveraging the Power of the Total Commercial Value Chain with Sachin Kasture. By Kelly Barner | October 19, 2022. Procurement has long struggled to rebrand as a team that cares about more than just costs and savings. But simply adding “value” to a list of project objectives does little to win over skeptical internal stakeholder groups. What we really need is a more comprehensive way of thinking about what the company does and how we fit into that: Total Commercial Value. .

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Amazon Workers Reject Union Bid at Warehouse in Upstate New York

Supply Chain Brain

The loss is a setback for the Amazon Labor Union, which has struggled to expand its influence beyond New York City and even hang on to its gains there.

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Levi’s cuts Q1 orders by 25% amid inventory deluge

Supply Chain Dive

The denim maker is taking drastic measures to get back to normal by Q2 next year.

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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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PalletTrader Launches as Supply Chain Industry’s First Marketplace for Sourcing, Buying and Selling Wooden Pallets

Supply Chain Brain

While the majority of PalletTrader’s market is expected to be what are called “white wood” pallets, the platform can accommodate all other types of pallets.

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The Importance of Trading Bots in Cryptocurrency Trading!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Tips for Professional Crypto Trading! Today, technological developments are very crucial. You might have seen that every industry has been getting technological advancements lately. It is because no one wants to remain behind in the race to become a highly advanced and technology-intensive area.

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Watch: Green Logistics and Profitability: You Can Have Both

Supply Chain Brain

Environmental sustainability and business sustainability are complementary, not in opposition, says Andrew Travis, chief operating officer of Onfleet.

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Supply Chain For Investors and Traders – Why Does it Matter?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived! The supply chains are the skeletons of the world and its global markets. The intricate networks from creation to production all the way to the customer enable us to live our current lifestyle. So how does the supply chain relate to the trading market, and why should traders and investors always be cautious and aware of supply chains ?

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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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Prologis Signals Caution in Industrial Property Development

Supply Chain Brain

Prologis says it is pulling back on speculative projects, as the business braces for a potential economic downturn.

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298: Blended – Acceptance vs Inclusion – What’s The Difference?

Let's Talk Supply Chain

It’s episode 25 of Blended: I’m joined by another fantastic panel of guests and, today, we’re talking about acceptance, inclusion, and what the difference is between the two. This is a phrase that we’re hearing more and more, but I’m not sure it’s something that everybody fully understands just yet. There are a lot of misconceptions about exactly what these two terms actually mean and stand for, but ultimately the impact on the people around them is huge.

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U.K.’s Asos Sees Big Loss as Shoppers Cut Back on Fashion

Supply Chain Brain

Asos and its rival Boohoo were seen as a poster children for the shift to online shopping. But they have struggled as people have returned to stores.

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Will Negotiation Bots Replace Humans? – Mark Raffan from Negotiations Ninja

The Procuretech Podcast

Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing our mini series where we ask influencers and industry experts for their thoughts on everything that's happening in the digital procurement world. This episode we're talking about negotiation. And there's no one more influential in the negotiation space than the host of the Negotiations Ninja Podcast himself, Mr.

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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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Technology Round-Up — October 19, 2022

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.