Wed.Jan 15, 2025

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AI and Sustainability: Transforming Supply Chains in 2025 [Future of Jobs Report]

Supply Chain Queen

The New Frontier of Work: Where Sustainability Meets Supply Chain Innovation The numbers are staggering: 170 million new jobs created, 92 million displaced by 2030. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals that 22% of current jobs will transform within just seven years. This isn’t merely change it’s a fundamental reimagining of how value.

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7 Ways Thomas Can Help You Supercharge Industrial Sourcing

The Thomas Blog

Here at Thomas , we've been powering North Americas largest and most active network of B2B buyers and industrial/commercial suppliers for more than 120 years. We understand the challenge of finding the best and most reliable suppliers. That's why we developed the Thomas Network to help you search for qualified manufacturers, distributors, and service companies.

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How Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Impact Supply Chains?

All Things Supply Chain

Supply chain organizations must be efficient, strategic and aligned with modern values.

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2025 Vision: Transforming India’s Procurement Landscape

Jaggaer

2025 Vision: Transforming Indias Procurement Landscape Indias dynamic economy and distinctive procurement landscape offer significant opportunities for growing businesses to scale strategically. As industries navigate the complexities of diverse supply chains, increasing digital adoption, and sustainability goals, organisations that adopt innovative solutions and a deep understanding of the market are best positioned to thrive.

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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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DHL Supply Chain preps reverse logistics expansion via acquisition

Supply Chain Dive

Purchasing Inmar Supply Chain Solutions nets the company 14 return centers and about 800 new associates.

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A Look Back at Biden's Supply Chain Legacy

Supply Chain Brain

Joe Biden may have been a one-term president, but his time in office could end up being defined by his impact on U.S. supply chains in the years following the pandemic.

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How a Product Sourcing Agent Creates a Competitive Edge

Procurement Freelancers

In the fast-paced and competitive world of global commerce, businesses are constantly searching for ways… The post How a Product Sourcing Agent Creates a Competitive Edge first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Shippers face short-term challenges after ILA, USMX’s ‘last minute’ deal

Supply Chain Dive

Contingency planning ahead of last week's agreement will complicate supply chain efficiencies temporarily.

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How Top-Performing Companies Have Successfully Integrated AI into Their Procurement DNA

Supply Chain Brain

For procurement leaders and their teams, the opportunity is clear: AI adoption is no longer optional.

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Goodyear hires SVP of global manufacturing, supply chain

Supply Chain Dive

Don Metzelaar will lead the tire maker’s global operations group after the company decoupled the unit from its technology team.

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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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Mexico Plans Nearshoring Incentives to Curb China Imports

Supply Chain Brain

Among the Plan Mexico priorities are to speed up the permit process for exporting manufacturers that import materials duty-free and boost the purchase of locally made goods.

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BMW shores up EV rare earth materials source

Supply Chain Dive

The automaker’s private equity firm invested in mining startup Phoenix Tailings, which is building a New Hampshire plant expected to begin production in June.

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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3

Supply Chain Brain

The decision by the federal agency also follows in the footsteps of California, whose government banned the additive in October 2023.

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Telecom Contract Management: Your Ultimate Guide to Savings and Efficiency

ContractSafe

With a complex web of agreements spanning customer relationships, infrastructure deals, interconnection partnerships, and regulatory obligations, telecom providers face unique challenges when managing contracts.

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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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How Free Industrial Sales Training Can Enhance Your Career Skills

Negotiations Ninja

The industrial sales landscape is ever-changing, and staying ahead of the curve is the key to business success. With the help of Negotiations Ninjas free industrial sales training course, you can ensure that your careerand the careers of your team membersstays on track.

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Boeing Needs ‘Tough Love,’ Trump’s Transportation Nominee Says

Supply Chain Brain

Duffy said he would work with Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure robust oversight of Boeing and other aerospace manufacturers.

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A Guide to Navigating Your Supply Chain Career Path

SCMDOJO

Embarking on a supply chain career offers exciting opportunities, but success requires understanding the diverse roles and specializations within the field. Building relevant skills, exploring various roles, and seeking mentorship can provide valuable insights. With the industry constantly evolving due to technology and global trends, continuous learning and adaptability are essential to achieving long-term success.

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Trump’s Transport Pick Vows to Cut Red Tape, Prioritize Safety

Supply Chain Brain

Duffys new job would heavily overlap with Elon Musks empire, requiring him to navigate the priorities of an outspoken billionaire who runs companies that fall under the agencys jurisdiction.

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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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What Are Salesforce’s CEO Marc Benioff’s “Digital Labor” Boundaries?

Procurement Insights

I will also tag Matthew Berman in the videos above ( Satya Nadella ) and below, where the Salesforce CEO discusses “digital labor.” 2025 is not the year of the “Agentic Agent.” It is the year of the human-versus-tech-led Agent-based development and implementation model. In other words, after more than 40 years in high-tech and procurement, the industry’s discussion of agentic AI and digital labor is the same as its discussion of ERP, Service-Oriented Architecture, a

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NEW WEBINAR: Accounts Payable 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions

CPO Rising

Join Ardent Partners and AppZen on January 30th (2 PM ET) as they discuss Accounts Payable 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions. As we step into 2025, the world of Accounts… The post NEW WEBINAR: Accounts Payable 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Financial Services

Arkestro

Financial Services Achieve immediately measurable and broad-based results for Financial Services Get in touch Our solutions Capital Gains: Invest in Competitive Advantages for Financial Services Procurement Say goodbye to outdated procurement practicesArkestro empowers leading financial institutions to turn procurement into a strategic value driver.

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Watch: New Administration’s Impact on Business and the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Joel Lange, executive VP and general manager of Dow Jones Risk & Research, speculates about how the policies of a second Trump administration will affect trading patterns in 2025.

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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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Why did Satya Nadella say that SaaS is dead and what does it mean for ERP platforms?

Procurement Insights

Bertrand Maltaverne , a great 2016 article, especially since it further verifies that we are at risk of falling into the same technology-first doom loop that has led Microsoft ‘s Satya Nadella to proclaim that SaaS is now dead; long live Agentic AI – [link] However, here is something to consider: While the groundwork for the SaaS era in ProcureTech was laid in the early 2000s, the mid-to-late 2000s marked the true beginning of its adoption.