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Sustainable Procurement Policy — The Ultimate Guide

Procurement Tactics

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Sustainable Procurement Policy — The Ultimate Guide. A sustainable procurement policy is in place to help businesses. However, what kind of help does it do for businesses? In this article, we will talk about what sustainable procurement policies are.

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Medline spends $500M to shore up inventory

Supply Chain Dive

The medical device company is also bolstering its distribution footprint as it seeks to ensure product availability.

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Construction Management Applications for Independent Contractors!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How a Collaborative Network Will Change the Construction World! Construction projects are among the largest projects anyone can ever get involved with. They require all the personnel involved in the projects to possess the right construction and management skills as well as the proper use of the right resources, like construction management applications.

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FedEx ramps up cost-cutting measures after earnings fall below expectations

Supply Chain Dive

Global volume declined in Q1, a trend the delivery giant expects to continue throughout the rest of its fiscal year.

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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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Ingredient shortages taking toll for food manufacturers

Strategic Sourceror

From cereal staples like Cheerios to snack treats like Ho-Hos and Ding Dongs, pantry staples are beloved by grocery buyers because they know what they're getting with each bowl or individually wrapped snack cake. And the companies that make them know exactly how much sugar, flour, grain and other ingredients these foods must have to churn out the packaged goods customers have eaten their entire lives.

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Steelmakers idle manufacturing as oversupply dampens prices

Supply Chain Dive

Falling demand and rising input costs have created a “double whammy” for the industry, according to Stelco’s CEO.

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Rail strike averted as employers, unions reach tentative deal

Supply Chain Dive

The agreement, which represents approximately 60,000 railroad employees, will now head to union members for a vote.

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Truck Fleets Are Waking Up to the Need to Slash Vehicle Emissions

Supply Chain Brain

A significant industry challenge revolves around answering the question of how to efficiently move the transportation industry toward a carbon-free future.

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Bridgestone invests $42M for more sustainable tire production

Supply Chain Dive

The tire maker is scaling production of a rubber alternative by cultivating a latex-producing desert shrub.

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California Sues Amazon, Alleging Antitrust Violations, Inflated Prices and Stifled Competition

Supply Chain Brain

California is suing the e-commerce giant over practices the state says inflate prices, stifle competition and violate antitrust laws. .

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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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The 13 Most Preferred Cryptocurrencies!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Different Types of Cryptocurrencies! Are you looking for the best cryptocurrency ? This trend drives cryptocurrency by providing an alternative to the failed trust-based relationships many companies are forced to rely upon. Let’s review the top 13 most preferred cryptocurrencies.

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U.S. Steel Says Accelerating Headwinds Eroding Metal Demand

Supply Chain Brain

The Pittsburgh-based producer said demand has dropped across most of its markets amid persistent supply-chain problems and higher costs for raw materials and energy in Europe.

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Bitcoin Trading for Beginners!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 7 Strategies to Increase Bitcoin Trading Profit! Bitcoin trading is all about buying bitcoin at a low price and then selling them at a high price, and you can make a handsome amount of money. There are many ways to trade bitcoin based on your personal preferences and the market’s movement, yet there is much to know in Bitcoin trading for Beginners.

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Wild price swings take hold for lumber

Strategic Sourceror

Home prices are influenced by numerous factors, including inventory, geography, demand and the materials that are used during the construction process. Chief among those materials is lumber, and for the better part of two years, lumber prices have see-sawed wildly, fueling frustration among developers as well as would-be homebuyers. With the summer winding down, the cost of lumber is trending in the same direction, fueling speculation as to how the latest volatility will affect construction and

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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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7 Ways to Simplify Accounting in Your Business!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Future of Accounting is Continuous Accounting! Small businesses, like medium- and large-scale organizations, need to simplify accounting strategies to attain growth. Failing to set procedures for keeping your finances in check can strain your revenue unnecessarily and halt growth.

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7-Eleven expands delivery with acquisition of Skipcart

Strategic Sourceror

From DoorDash to UberEats to Instacart and a litany of other providers, the on-demand delivery service market is a crowded one, as more services jump into the fray seemingly every day. Aware of their popularity among consumers, parent companies are seizing the opportunity as well. Nationwide convenience store franchise 7-Eleven is the very latest to do so.

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HICX raises $30M to help companies optimize supplier experience

HICX

HICX , the leading Supplier Experience Management provider, is announcing a $30 million investment led by Boston, US-based growth equity firm Wavecrest Growth Partners and Toronto-based venture debt provider Espresso Capital. HICX’s low-code/no-code SaaS platform and applications enable large companies full visibility into their supplier ecosystems and interactions, building resilient and competitive supply chains.

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What gross output gets about the economy that GDP doesn't

Strategic Sourceror

With indicators painting two very different pictures about how the United States' economy is performing at the moment and over the past few years, some have questioned whether the typical indicator of whether the country is experiencing a recession — gross domestic product — is an accurate measurement. Since the unemployment rate remains at record lows and many industries are still looking for more applicants to fill open roles, if the country is indeed ensconced in a recession,

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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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Infographic: The Voice of the Supplier Survey

HICX

This infographic provides a quick summary of the key findings from our recent Voice of the Supplier Survey 2022. The way in which we work with suppliers has to change. Recent events have shown that ‘supplier experience’ is behind other areas, such as customer experience (CX) and employee experience – and this can be damaging to an organization. It means that suppliers often face unnecessary administrative burden, receive less relevant information and endure slow communications.

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Retail sales are up, but not for everyone

Strategic Sourceror

With prices up for everything from fresh vegetables to desk tables, consumer buying tends to wane as households tighten their budget belts. While some retailers are witnessing that tightening, sales in general remain strong in the latest manifestation of a highly irregular, uneven economy. Retail sales during the month of July rose over 10% nationwide on a year-over-year basis, according to the most recent figures released by the Census Bureau.

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[Pod] Procurement 6 – September 16, 2022

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – September 16, 2022 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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4 keys to effective inventory control

Strategic Sourceror

"Social distancing" and "flattening the curve" weren't the only words and phrases used with abandon during the pandemic. Another was "supply." While not new to the lexicon, supply was a major buzzword largely because there simply wasn't enough of it throughout the crisis, as grocers, big box retailers, furniture sellers and more struggled to keep up and restock on pace with the rate of buying among consumers.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

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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How to streamline expense approvals

Spendesk

Everyone knows how much of a pain it can be to deal with workplace expenses, especially the expense approval stage.

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Watch: Integrated Tactical Planning and Optimized Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Reduced inventory and optimized logistics are just a few of the benefits to be realized in implementing Integrated Tactical Planning, says David Goddard, principal at Oliver Wight.

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New research coming soon: ‘Breaking the skill-loss cycle in supply chain and procurement’?

Skill Dynamics

Our latest research on ‘Breaking the skill-loss cycle in supply chain and procurement’ looks at the complexities of the supply chain and procurement (SC&P) functions and the increasing difficulty for professionals to keep up with the latest changes and technology. We surveyed over 400 junior and senior SC&P professionals and found a skill-loss cycle resulting from employees feeling challenged by the demands of their role which leads to them leaving their organization and empl

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Podcast | Can We Bring ‘Empathy’ to the Warehouse?

Supply Chain Brain

Is there room in a modern-day warehouse for empathy? Happier workers mean higher productivity and better retention of staff.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Challenging the Status Quo: Driving Value with Next-Gen Procurement

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

In a rapidly changing business landscape, organizations must continuously rethink their approach and we will specifically talk about how that applies to procurement and why it is pertinent to stay ahead of the competition. Next-generation procurement is a data-driven, cognitive, and collaborative approach that puts you, the procurement pro, at the center of the procurement process.

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Rail Shippers Applaud Labor Deal, Seek Rapid Ratification

Supply Chain Brain

The deal announced before dawn on the morning of Sept. 15 came less than 24 hours before a deadline Sept. 16 that could have led to a shutdown of rail operations across the U.S.

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The Complete Guide to Understanding SKU Rationalization

Finale Inventory

Stock-keeping units, or SKUs, are crucial tools for inventory management. They provide identification for your products and help businesses keep track of available inventory. You can also use them to track sales trends, optimize future items and improve the customer experience at your stores. However, managing the number of SKUs in your inventory is important.

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DB Schenker Completes Acquisition of USA Truck

Supply Chain Brain

The transaction was approved by USA Truck’s stockholders at a special meeting of stockholders held on Sept. 12. .

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.