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The Big Interview with Chris Minter

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, he spoke with Will Cooke about his career and what Zurich is doing with regard to sustainability in the supply chain. How did you get into procurement? I have always been in procurement right from an internship I did at Lockheed Martin, as part of my time at university and have been in supply chain and commercial roles ever since.

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Avocado Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Avocado Prices – Historical Graph Realtime chart of historical daily avocado prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per KG. The current price is and is last updated on. The average price in the past 3 days is The average price in the past 7 days is The average price in the past 30 days is The average price in the past 365 days is Popular questions about avocado prices: Why are avocado prices fluctuating?

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Ikea’s climate footprint shrinks as it rapidly switches to renewables

Supply Chain Dive

Finding sustainable materials for the furniture retailer’s products, however, remains a stubborn challenge.

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Unstable Times Require Stable Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

There’s never been a better time to learn how to identify supply chain risks, gain the agility needed to deal with various supply chain scenarios, and act quickly when an issue arises.

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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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FedEx Express pilots union leaders approve strike authorization vote

Supply Chain Dive

Although no vote has been called yet, a union representative said customers should know it could happen soon.

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How to Identify and Overcome Supply Chain Risk in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Lacking foresight into what 2023 will bring, businesses nevertheless have the power to identify risks in the supply chain and prepare for the coming year.

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Watch: Gearing Up for the Warehouse of the Future

Supply Chain Brain

The best approach to introducing robots to the warehouse is to truly understand your workflow needs, says Brian Gaunt, senior director of accelerated digitalization at DHL Supply Chain.

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Ryder’s supply chain business outshines other segments

Supply Chain Dive

Acquisitions over the past year strengthened operating revenue.

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LevaData: Vendor Analysis — Direct materials sourcing solution overview, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary

Spend Matters

Categories: Cost Management , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Sourcing , Spend Analysis Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis we give an update of LevaData, a solution built to support the sourcing process for direct materials. LevaData is an Al-powered supply management platform that enables customers to improve the way they launch new products and manage existing ones by allowing them to optimize for cost and risk.

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Misfits Market to close 3 fulfillment centers following Imperfect Foods acquisition

Supply Chain Dive

The online grocer will rely on smaller facilities to service customers as it streamlines operations.

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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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Uniqlo’s Quest to Conquer the U.S., One Cashmere Sweater at a Time

Supply Chain Brain

The apparel maker, known for its affordable cashmere sweaters and solid basics, wants to go big in one of the world’s toughest consumer markets.

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Wiliot names Thaddeus Segura to lead new Data Division

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Segura, as vice president of data products and algorithms, will lead the company's effort to help users realize the benefits of ambient IoT.

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U.S. Could Default on Debt as Early as Summer, New Estimate Says

Supply Chain Brain

The United States faces a default sometime this summer or early fall if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt ceiling, a Washington think tank warned on February 22nd.

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How to Use GPOs as a Cost Savings Strategy

Una

How to Use GPOs as a Cost Savings Strategy Discover how procurement leaders can join a GPO and use group purchasing as a cost savings strategy to deliver continued value. By Mackenzie Oakley | February 23, 2023 Search Have you heard the saying “low-hanging fruit” mentioned before in your business meetings? The expression refers to the tasks or projects that can be completed with very little effort.

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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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How Companies Are Using Data to Optimize Manufacturing Operations

Supply Chain Brain

Digitization efforts across manufacturing have created new opportunities with digital twins, predictive maintenance and cloud systems. And while these technologies are changing the industry, we have an opportunity to do more.

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You need to get ready for Germany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Law. Here’s how!

Jaggaer

The post You need to get ready for Germany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Law. Here’s how! appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Airlines Turn Market Darlings as Covid Forces Financial Clean Up

Supply Chain Brain

Unloved during the pandemic with their business paralyzed almost overnight, airlines that cut back to survive the crisis are now blowing through profit forecasts and luring back investors.

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Technology Round-Up — February 22, 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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Watch: Investing in a Resilient Supply Chain: Where to Place Your Bets

Supply Chain Brain

Don't hold back on supply chain investments in a time of economic uncertainty, says Heather Carroll, chief revenue officer of Covariant. Every period of turmoil is followed by one of creativity and innovation.

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Strategic Supplier Management – The Balance Between Breadth and Depth

Supply Chain Brain

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed how little organizations knew about their supply chains. Building strong resilient supply chains will require a conscious development of collaborative supplier relationships to actively drive transformation.