The Future of Warehouse Robots in Logistics
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
The logistics industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, fueled by advancements in robotics and automation.
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SOVRA Summit recap – Modernizing public procurement
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
The Spend Matters team attended the SOVRA Summit on February 19, and let us tell you that getting downtown in sub-zero weather in Chicago is a summit in itself. Despite the cold weather, the room was filled with passionate public procurement practitioners and suppliers who were eager to chat and learn. We already knew that SOVRA delivers best-in-class customer service (it is a Customer Favorite in Spend Matters SolutionMap ), but meeting its satisfied customers firsthand underscored just how wel
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Sustainable Supply Chains: Where Business, Communities, and Impact Converge
Supply Chain Queen
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Sustainable Supply Chains: Where Business, Community, and Environmental Impact Converge The future of business isn’t just about profit marginsit’s about creating systems where people, planet, and prosperity thrive together. Beyond Carbon Tracking: The True Power of Sustainable Supply Chains I’ve spent my career witnessing how business can be an incredible force for positive change.
Cost Performance Index (CPI): What is it and How to Calculate it?
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Introduction As global supply chains evolve, ensuring cost efficiency is crucial. One way to assess the cost performance of any function within the supply chain is through Cost Performance Index (CPI). While CPI is normally used within project management and earned value analysis, it has significant application and importance within supply chain contexts, particularly in procurement, logistics and warehousing.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
New sustainable supply chain approach for tantalum implants by Croom Medical and GAM – 3D Printing Industry
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
In a groundbreaking collaboration that fuses innovation with sustainability, Croom Medical and GAM are revolutionizing the supply chain for tantalum implants thru the power of 3D printing technology. This dynamic partnership signifies a new era in healthcare, where ethical sourcing and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques converge to create a more environmentally amiable and socially responsible solution for patients in need of tantalum implants.
AI in Action — Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs
CPO Rising
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
A New AI Series on CPO Rising The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Its impact and influence are revolutionizing the Procurement automation market. According to research from Ardent… The post AI in Action Procurement: A Conversation with ORO Labs appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
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“Its less about a single tool and more about a mindset: strip out waste, accelerate cycles, and prioritize outcomes over process. How does it work in practice? Hansen hints at a lean, adaptive framework. Imagine a manufacturer needing parts after a sudden demand spike. A traditional system might take daysrequisition forms, ERP updates, supplier bids.
Sourcemap partners with Salesforce to Bring EUDR Compliance Automation to Net Zero Cloud – PR Newswire
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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
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Leading Multinational Energy Company Selects Arkestro to Transform Global Procurement Operations
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Press Releases / Leading Multinational Energy Company Selects Arkestro to Transform Global Procurement Operations Leading Multinational Energy Company Selects Arkestro to Transform Global Procurement Operations Global integrated energy leader has selected Arkestro’s Predictive Procurement Platform to deliver dramatic cost savings and mitigate risk SAN FRANCISCO, CA, February 26, 2025 Arkestro, the leading Predictive Procurement Platform announced today that a leading multinational energy
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Approval of the contract ends months of uncertainty surrounding East and Gulf Coast ports and fears of a possible second strike.
Climate Change Threatens the Future of Food Supply Chains
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Fabletics targets demand planning, inventory management
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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
Advertiser: GEP
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.
AI at the Helm: Navigating the Shifts in U.S. Trade Policy
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While the chaos surrounding new trade regulations may not slow anytime soon, those who embrace AI will find themselves better equipped to handle whatever the next change brings.
DHL sells 91-year-old Midwest LTL carrier
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What Are The Origins Of ProcureTech Implementation Success?
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What is “Strand Commonality?” The concept of “strand commonality” in procurement is not widely recognized as a standard term in mainstream procurement literature, but based on available discussions, it appears to have been first articulated by Jon W. Hansen in 1998. Hansen, identified as a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), introduced the idea in the context of linking seemingly unrelated data streams or “strands” to optimize procurement outcomes.
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Advertiser: GEP
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