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Tips for Surviving in a Brave New World

Art of Procurement

In 1932, Aldous Huxley published the book Brave New World. At the time, the actual world was perched between World. The post Tips for Surviving in a Brave New World appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Why apparel companies embrace supplier scorecards

Supply Chain Dive

The tool can help build more transparent sourcing relationships and better measure supply chain metrics.

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Tariff Tensions Between China, U.S. Spark 'Sharp Change' in Trade With Mexico

Supply Chain Brain

Vesselbot's data shows that Mexico's Manzanillo Ensenada and Lazara Cardenas ports have seen record-breaking container volumes over the last year.

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Amazon deploying AI tech in delivery vans

Supply Chain Dive

Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval aims to help drivers quickly find packages and save time on routes.

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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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Spend Matters Future 5 2024 — Why we chose ivoflow

Spend Matters

Spend Matters is delighted to announce the 2024 roster for our ‘Future 5’ list. For the sixth year in a row, our analysts have highlighted five start-ups that excited them the most. This year, the five companies that have proven themselves as potential future trend setters are BlueBean , Covalyze, HaloAi , Ivoflow and True ValueHub. To warrant such attention, these vendors must have a product that is ideally two to five years old, is used by more than five customers and displays an innovative ap

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Watch: Is the U.S. Competing With China in EV Battery Production?

Supply Chain Brain

Jeremy Michalek, director of Carnegie Mellon University’s Vehicle Electrification Group, describes the impact to date of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on efforts to reduce U.S. automakers’ dependence on China for electric vehicle battery production.

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Global Inventory Trends and Challenges Shaping SMBs

Supply Chain Brain

Netstock’s new inventory management 2024 benchmark report provides businesses with data needed to measure their performance against industry peers, identify areas for improvement, and set realistic, actionable goals.

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Optimizing Procurement Outcomes with Next-Gen GEP Strategies

Procurement Freelancers

Is buying stuff for your company super hard? You’re not alone. Buying things, paying the… The post Optimizing Procurement Outcomes with Next-Gen GEP Strategies first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Indonesia Forms $1.2B Battery Venture with China’s CATL

Supply Chain Brain

The project in Karawang, West Java, aims to scale up battery production to 15 gigawatts a year.

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Problem-Solving, Agent-Based Modelling And What A ProcureTech Demo Should Do

Procurement Insights

Jon W. Hansen It seems that many vendors underestimate the importance of their unique selling proposition and how it matches our needs and set them apart. – To make a decision and defend it to top management, we as procurement professionals need clear, compelling evidence of value. Many vendors are beginning to recognize this and ask us for our input to improve their presentations, offers, and demos. – I also recommend using an Agile Procurement Approach for selecting suppliers.

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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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Podcast | Can India Rival China as a Manufacturing Superpower?

Supply Chain Brain

Is India on the verge of eclipsing China as a global manufacturing powerhouse?

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53 Contract Management Statistics Ahead of 2025

ContractSafe

Contracts bind, guide, and set the pace for every transaction, partnership, and agreement in the business world. But as the landscape evolves, so does the art and science of effective contract management.

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How to Drive Customer Experience Back Into Your Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

By integrating advanced strategies and digital technologies, manufacturers can cultivate stronger customer relationships and drive long-term success in the B2B landscape.

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JAGGAER strengthens UK public sector leadership with Mark Roberts’ appointment

Jaggaer

Roberts’ decades of experience will boost JAGGAER’s UK Public Sector strategy in Central and Local Government London, 17 October 2024 : JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement technology and supplier collaboration, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Roberts as its UK Public Sector Director. The appointment confirms JAGGAER’s long-term commitment to serving the UK public sector with award-winning insights and expertise to help it effectively leverage the potential of crit

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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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Samsung Electronics Workers in India End Month-Long Strike

Supply Chain Brain

The strike began on September 9, at a Samsung Electronics factory that manufacturers home appliances.

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Biden-Harris administration opens tariff exclusion process for some manufacturers

Supply Chain Dive

The exclusions come as some companies scramble to find alternative suppliers outside China.

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Amazon Latest Tech Giant to Invest in Nuclear Power for Data Centers

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon's SMRs will be able to generate around 320 megawatts of capacity in the initial stages, with the option to increase that total to 960 megawatts.

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