Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. Ramp recently hosted a panel of seasoned procurement practitioners to discuss and debate next-gen procurement, how procurement should be positioned and approached for businesses implementing a formal process for the first time, and practical steps to stand up a function from scratch.
Supply Chain Queen
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The Reality of Corporate Sustainability Today I’ve spent years watching organizations grapple with sustainability transformations, and I’ve come to a difficult realization: We’ve overcomplicated the path forward. In our eagerness to measure, analyze, and comply, we’ve created a labyrinth of complexity that’s paralyzing action rather than enabling it.
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Skill Dynamics
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Modern procurement professionals need to be among some of the most highly skilled workers in any organization, and we want to help you identify exactly what essential procurement skills you need to lead your team as the industry continues to grow and evolve. Were going to examine what skills are necessary for procurement leaders, why theyre important, and how you can effectively train to lead your team in a highly complex and still-growing field.
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Are we missing the forest because of the trees, or are we missing the trees because of the forest? A Lack Of Balance? The phrase “Are we missing the forest because of the trees, or are we missing the trees because of the forest?” is a twist on the classic saying “missing the forest for the trees.” It suggests two possible cognitive biases or blind spots: Missing the forest because of the trees Focusing too much on small details and losing sight of the bigger picture.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Ship centers in Kentucky, New York and Pennsylvania will close in the coming months as the carrier merges its separate networks.
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is my response to a new comment on an article I posted to LinkedIn five months ago. I still don’t understand how an old post can stimulate current comment activitymaybe it has something to do with the LinkedIn algorithms. However, that is a discussion for another day. Post Excerpt: 83% of AI initiatives fail – 75% of AI solution providers today will be gone by the end of 2025.
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Una
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Depending on your point of view, the idea of transformation is either alluring or terrifying - or maybe a little bit of both? And while procurement teams rarely have the formal skillset to lead transformation projects, they are often tasked with just that. Fortunately, with a bit of planning and some well asked questions, it is possible to keep your transformation on track.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The policy strengthens labor protections and applies to all forms of seafood products the retailer sells, including sushi.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Global sourcing allows businesses to realize cost efficiencies, access to innovation, broader market exposure and improved quality of products provided that they implement some key strategies.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Goods in transit from China will not be subject to tariffs if shippers can certify they were sent prior to Feb. 1.
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
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The Norwegian-registered ship carrying a fully Russian crew was allowed to leave the port in Tromso after a number of investigative steps.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The provision for low-cost goods is also at risk of being nixed for Canada and Mexico imports next month.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The lawsuit claims that the contracts allowing Hong Kong-owned CK Hutchison Holdings to operate two ports at either end of the canal violate Panama's constitution.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The new duties are set to take effect Feb. 10 and cover some car, equipment and energy imports.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Waffle House said that it hopes the price increase will be short-lived, but added that it "cannot predict how long this shortage will last.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The news signifies a return to growth after more than two years. Many manufacturers are bracing, however, for possible fallout from the Trump administration’s recent tariff proposals.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The partnership will deploy both companies partnerships with rail carriers and trucking companies to provide efficient and timely delivery of cargo in the U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Leaders announced the reintroduction of the Railway Safety Act, which was first proposed in Congress the month after the derailment in 2023, but died in committee months later.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Chinas options range from promises to buy more American oil and gas and keeping the yuan stable to delivering on the Phase One deal.
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