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Training For Supply Chain Legal Issues and How To Resolve Them

Skill Dynamics

Risks are guaranteed when dealing with a supply chain, but that doesnt mean you can afford to ignore them. Understanding and addressing any legal issues within your supply chain is vital to ensuring compliance with regulations and developing an effective chain that can operate efficiently and at scale. Your supply chain professionals need high-quality training around supply chain legal issues to make sure that your organization is safeguarded against threats and to navigate legal complexities ea

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25 Years In Business, 95% Implementation Success Rate, 89% Client Retention Rate, Tangible ROI

Procurement Insights

This company – ProPurchaser, reminds me of that old American Express “Do You Know Me Commercial.” You probably wouldn’t if you weren’t around and old enough to watch television in the 1970s or 1980s. The premise for the ads was quite simple: They featured celebrities who were well-known by name but not always by face. Each ad showcased a celebrity discussing their achievements and the challenges of not being recognized in person, concluding with the individual prese

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BJ’s Wholesale Club to open distribution center in Ohio

Supply Chain Dive

The facility will support the retailer’s growing store footprint and include automated pallet storage, case-handling equipment and mixed-case pallet building.

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Agentic AI: The Bridge Between A Moment Of Humility And Opportunity

Procurement Insights

Are you familiar with the old saying, “Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way?” In a previous post, I wrote the following: “AI can and will do amazing things if properly trained and given the correct foundational understanding of the tasks it is meant to automate and improve. My doubt has never been about the technologys ability; my concerns are with human misunderstanding, misinterpretation, and an inability to understand our critical role in enabling AI or any technology to achi

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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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Cocoa Shortage Will Squeeze Chocolate Makers in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

Global cocoa production fell by 14% in the 2023-24 season, as output slowed in both Cte dIvoire and Ghana, where at least 60% of the world's cocoa is produced.

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Hain Celestial opens fourth distribution center, doubling network capacity

Supply Chain Dive

The health food manufacturer expects the facility to reduce transportation time and mileage, providing fuel and maintenance savings.

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Mondelēz, Hershey pressured by a prolonged spike in cocoa prices

Supply Chain Dive

The Oreo maker warned of “unprecedented” inflation for the commodity that may reduce its earnings, while the Kisses giant cautioned of a disconnect between fundamentals and market price.

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How to become a client of choice: Collaboration and leadership in procurement

Spotlight on Procurement

Emma-Jane Houghton, Director of Estate Strategy & Planning for theAtomic Weapons Establishment, is responsible for all master-planning activities at AWE. Prior to this, she led the commercial establishment of AWEs multi-billion-pound, flagship infrastructure programme: Future Materials Campus. During this conversationEmma-Jane Houghand hostSimon Lipscombexplore her personal reflections on what the concept of clienting really means, the importance of client organisations enhancing their clien

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HMM, ONE, Yang Ming alliance now effective, FMC says

Supply Chain Dive

The agreement connecting the carriers’ mainline services across major trades lanes to Asia took effect Sunday, the agency said.

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U.S. Grocery Stores Cap Egg Purchases as Shortage Continues

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects egg prices to increase by another 20% by the time the year is out.

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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 Retail Playbook for Expansion into Emerging Economies

Supply Chain Brain

Setting up operations in a new country involves overcoming regulatory complexities, ensuring compliance with local laws, and tailoring strategies to unique cultural landscapes.

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Red Sea Ship Traffic Slow to Resume as Ceasefire Risks Swirl

Supply Chain Brain

Top executives from the worlds biggest shipping companies have cautioned that any return to the Red Sea is likely to be slow given the volatility of tensions in the Middle East.

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Tackling the Complexities of Contract Lifecycle Management for Better Supplier Relationships

Supply Chain Brain

Whats needed to help turn contracts into strategic assets is contract lifecycle management.

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U.S. Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Spark Global Backlash

Supply Chain Brain

The EU, Canada and Mexico all warned that Trump's newly-announced steel and aluminum tariffs would not go unanswered.

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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.