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Subaru weighs options to curtail a potential $2.5B tariff hit

Supply Chain Dive

The automaker’s Indiana plant, which now makes around 350,000 vehicles a year, has capacity to ramp up production, a company spokesperson said.

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Getting to the digital ‘yes’ – What makes a good case for procuretech

Spend Matters

To make the case for investment in a new tool or technology as part of your digital procurement transformation , understanding the expected benefits is fundamental. Outlining these perceived benefits to the CFO (or whomever is granting the funding) is an important part of the business case, but not the only one. As a digital transformation consultant told us in a recent interview : The topmost thing to consider in your business case is whether it aligns with corporate objectives, rather than you

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Walmart buys 1M-square-foot distribution center in Utah

Supply Chain Dive

The previously leased Salt Lake City property features a cross-dock facility and is within 10 miles of a Union Pacific intermodal hub.

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Hochul Digs In on Toll, Risking Federal Funds for NYC Projects

Supply Chain Brain

Hochul and officials at the MTA have said congestion pricing is reducing traffic, raising needed revenue and that it will continue until a court orders it to end.

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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 exec brushes off Amazon competition concerns

Supply Chain Dive

CCO Brie Carere said the e-commerce giant still falls behind FedEx in terms of package pickup capabilities.

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9 Negotiation Training Skills Every Organization Needs

Negotiations Ninja

If your organization is leaving money or value on the table during negotiations, its time for a change. While managers play a crucial role in coaching teams, without the right negotiation training skills, even experienced professionals can fall short.

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Fraxion secures investment and joins forces with Centreviews

Fraxion

Fraxion secures majority investment from Main Capital Partners, with Centreviews joining as the first add-on to build out next-gen procure-to-pay solution.

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Under Armour takes multi-pronged approach to tariff strategy

Supply Chain Dive

The activewear brand's efforts to diversify sourcing is helping it minimize country-specific tariff exposure, CFO Dave Bergman said.

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A Provider/Practitioner Request For A RAM 4-Model Assessment* Of Certa.ai (RESULTS)

Procurement Insights

Hi Jon, hope all is well. May I ask you what is your take on Certa.ai? Would vlaue your input. Thanks, Cynthia I am receiving increasing requests to use the RAM 4-Model Assessment Tool to assess the viability and potential success of the provider-practitioner relationship. The above is one such request. The preliminary run uses the RAM 4-Model Assessment tool to access the Procurement Insights proprietary archives and many cross-reference sources using my AI for AI platform.

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Reflections from ATD 2025: Innovation, Insights, and Impact in Talent Development

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

Three days in DC, countless conversations, and enough coffee to power a small city later, we’re back from ATD 2025 with our heads still spinningin the best way possible. Sure, we scanned our fair share of badges and sat through sessions packed with more acronyms than anyone should reasonably encounter. But here’s what really happened at ATD 2025: networking with people passionate about improving work through talent development.

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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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Nike to Raise Prices, Citing ‘Seasonal Planning’

Supply Chain Brain

Nikedid not mention U.S President Donald Trump's tariffs policies that have upended global trade.

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