Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

When we talk about reputational risk, we refer to damage to a company’s name or brand resulting from the negative actions (inadvertent or not) of a top-tier supplier or sub-tier part of the supply chain. A common trigger of reputational risk can be non-adherence to, or ignorance of, domestic or international standards, regulations or legislation pertaining to issues such as forced labor, bribery, human rights and transparent labeling of goods in the food industry.

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All Things Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

For decades, plastic recycling has been riddled with complexities. Many plastic containers, especially those composed of multi-layered films, have traditionally been deemed unrecyclable.

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The company is planning further workforce reductions that it aims to complete next year.

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In today’s dynamic and competitive business environment, digital transformation is not just a strategic advantage, but a necessity to stay relevant and effective. Companies are seeking ways to optimize their processes, integrate innovative technologies, and fully leverage their resources. In this context, Pipefy emerges as a powerful digital solution , capable of transforming how organizations manage and automate their business processes.

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A continued slump in manufacturing demand is shifting the traditional customer mix for companies like Old Dominion, Saia and XPO.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By aligning loans with inventory turnover, reducing supply chain timelines, and carefully balancing inventory purchases, businesses can significantly cut costs and boost profitability.

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CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders! Contact us with… The post Procurement News — November 13, 2024 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The platform was first hinted at in June 2024, when CNBC reported that Amazon had announced the store to a private conference of Chinese sellers.

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The post Rethinking Supply Chain Management appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Many organizations deploy AI systems without fostering trust or buy-in among their teams. They fail to take the employee’s view of “What’s in in for me?

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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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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: Given the continuing reliance on ChatGPT has an information source and trusted resource, I like to pose specific questions to this generative AI platform regarding procurement, supply, technology and solution providers. After giving ChatGPT its due, I then like to interject the human take on the same question – in this case mine.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The coalition is hoping to have zero or near-zero emission technologies make up 5-10% of the maritime industry's fuel and energy sources by 2030.

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The Procuretech Podcast

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads explores most the exciting opportunities in procurement technology, focusing on three emerging categories: spend analytics, e-sourcing, and AI-driven co-pilots, each offering unique solutions to procurement’s evolving challenges. Tune in to learn how these innovative tools are reshaping the future of procurement, helping organisations stay competitive in an ever-evolving market.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Southwest’s order book with Boeing had originally called for 86 aircraft deliveries in 2025, but the airline has since lowered that number to 73.

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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.

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Spotlight on Procurement

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Mat Langley, Global Procurement Head, Sustainability at CBRE, discusses the pressing challenge of decarbonising supply chains, particularly the complexities around emissions, supplier engagement, and carbon accounting.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The ILA and USMX have until January 15, 2025 to avert a second East and Gulf Coast strike, just days before the start of the next presidential administration.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, procurement and supply chain professionals are confronted with a staggering complexity of risk management (link to complexity piece) that requires a nuanced understanding of various dimensions of risk. The prevailing VUCA environment underscores this challenge — marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity — which has become a defining characteristic of global markets.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The ILA and USMX have until January 15, 2025 to avert a second East and Gulf Coast strike, just days before the start of the next presidential administration.

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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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

  Today I’m joined by Parabola , an innovative software brand dedicated to creating solutions for the problems you’ve always wanted to solve. Parabola is the spreadsheet alternative where you combine the data running throughout your company and create automated processes. Pulling in data from any source, and building logic that replicates manual day-to-day work, Parabola helps businesses to transform data, and make workflows repeatable, shareable, and usable for the whole team.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The joint venture provides Rivian with cash, and VW with the ability to use Rivian's technology in its own range of vehicles.

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