Tue.May 27, 2025

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Adidas quietly exits the kangaroo skin trade

Supply Chain Dive

The athleticwear giant said it stopped buying leather made from the marsupials in 2024 and it will end production of products containing the material this year.

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Minimizing the Risks Associated with Extreme Weather

Supply Chain Brain

As extreme weather events become more frequent and more disruptive, weather intelligence has become a strategic asset for logistics companies.

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Aligning Finance and Procurement – Phase 4: Leveraging technology to bridge the Finance–Procurement gap

Spend Matters

Finance and procurement play critical roles in shaping an organizations financial health and operational efficiency. This series shapes a five-phase approach to aligning finance and procurement. Using technology to bridge the Finance-Procurement gap Once a well-defined technology adoption strategy is established in the collaboration phase, organizations can move to the next step: leveraging technology to bridge the finance-procurement gap.

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Canada Post overtime ban: How we got here

Supply Chain Dive

Parcel volumes have plummeted due to the labor action as the carrier and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers negotiate new contracts.

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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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Watch: Supply Chains in the Eye of the Geopolitical Storm

Supply Chain Brain

How should supply chains be navigating the challenges presented by rising geopolitical tensions? Nick Banich, partner and chief revenue officer, U.S.A. and Canada with Miebach Consulting, offers advice.

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Dole picks Del Monte exec as supply chain VP

Supply Chain Dive

Todd Stillwell has held various corporate positions focused on managing logistics networks, direct delivery fleets and third-party distribution.

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What's new in Fraxion Mobile: Invoice approvals, real-time budget views, and more

Fraxion

Were thrilled to announce the latest updates to Fraxion Mobile. The features in the latest release are designed to simplify and inform approvals, boost efficiency, and provide real-time spend insights.

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From Ledgers to Launchpads: Jason Andrews’ Journey from Finance to Marketing

Procurement Express

In this enlightening episode of The Gross Profit Podcast , host James Kennedy chats with Jason Andrews, a finance leader whose career path has taken an unconventional but deeply insightful turn. From growing up in a family-run petrol station to becoming a key player in Twilio’s explosive growth, and now transitioning into a marketing role at FloQast, Jason’s story is one of calculated risks, relentless improvement, and people-first business thinking.

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Boeing Agrees to Resolve U.S. Criminal Case Over 737 Crashes

Supply Chain Brain

The new agreement reached over strong objections from some victims families still needs to be approved by U.S. District Judge Reed OConnor.

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Carrying Forward Nearly 130 Years of American Manufacturing Excellence

The Thomas Blog

When Thomas was founded in 1898, it championed Made In America, a phrase that takes on greater weight today in light of the worlds persistent and significant supply chain disruptions. As I step into my role as General Manager of Thomas, I'm struck by both tremendous responsibility and extraordinary opportunity to lead a brand that has been the backbone of American manufacturing for nearly 130 years.

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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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WiseTech Buys E2Open for $2.1B in Its Biggest Deal

Supply Chain Brain

The acquisition will add about 5,600 customers to WiseTech and is expected to add to earnings-per-share in the first year.

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Private Equity’s Impact on Supply Chain Innovation and M&A: Legal Risks & Insights

SCMDOJO

RSupply chains run on more than trucks and warehousesmoney drives the innovation that keeps goods moving. Most investors see opportunity when technology and logistics converge, especially as private equity takes a front seat in procurement, distribution, and manufacturing. But every new investment or merger brings its own legal risksthink complex ownership webs, tricky regulations from multiple countries, even shifting compliance targets right before closing.

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Watch: Trade Show Exhibition: Where's It Going?

Supply Chain Brain

Ralph Henderson, executive producer and promoter with SupplyChainBrain Media, sits down with Jefferson Davis, president of Competitive Edge LLC, to talk about the evolution and future of industry trade shows.

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ROI of No-Code Automation: Calculating for Processes

Pipefy

Automating without needing to code is no longer a distant dream but how can you truly measure the impact of this on your business processes? Todays focus is on understanding, in a practical way, how to calculate the ROI of no-code automation. Well explore the most relevant metrics, the concept of an invisible workflow, and the real value of no-code automation in optimizing operations.

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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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Walgreens rekindles micro-fulfillment center strategy

Supply Chain Dive

The pharmacy retailer added a 12th automated facility to its network while touting improved performance and shipped volumes.

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Save Time and Close More Deals with AI Agents in Technical Pre-Sales

Pipefy

The world of technical pre-sales is undergoing a major transformation. With increasingly complex demands, longer sales cycles, and customers who expect fully tailored solutions, pre-sales teams need new ways to scale their operations without compromising on quality. The answer is right in front of us: artificial intelligence in sales, combined with pre-sales automation and AI Agents.

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What Happens After a Supply Chain Dispute Settlement Is Reached?

SCMDOJO

Supply chain disputes can feel like a drawn-out tug-of-war, leaving both sides eager for resolution. When an agreement is finally reached, the story is not over yet. Settling is just the beginning of a process that requires careful follow-up steps. Legal paperwork must be finalized to cement the terms agreed upon. Operational changes may need implementation to prevent future conflicts or align with new agreements.

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U.K. Trucking Association Accuse Truck Makers of Delaying Legal Redress

Supply Chain Brain

In 2016, DAF, Volvo, MAN and Iveco, were fined about 3 billion by the European Union for colluding for 14 years on pricing.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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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Canadian Aluminum Trader Blames Its Bankruptcy on Trade War

Supply Chain Brain

Sinobec is one of the first companies to directly blame Trumps trade war for contributing to its bankruptcy.

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