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Building a digital-ready Procurement team – Latest study reveals how to become Agents of Change

Spend Matters

Now in its 12th edition, the Deloitte Global CPO Survey launches toda y under the banner Agents of Change: Procurement’s Big Bet On Digital. Displaying the results of responses from 265 senior procurement leaders from more than 40 countries (and 12 industries), the report reveals procurement’s continuing push toward enterprise-aligned digital transformation, with ‘Digital Masters’ leaning toward a disciplined generative AI approach to help achieve the omnipresent holy grail of cost reducti

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A Procurement Crime at Intel: Loopholes and Lessons Learned

Art of Procurement

Uncover the details of a procurement fraud at Intel Israel, the loopholes exploited, and the lessons learned to prevent similar vulnerabilities in your organization.

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Agentic AI and Procurement Part 1: What is Agentic AI

Spend Matters

Procurement has long been a testing ground for digital transformation, adopting automation and analytics at scale to streamline operations, enforce compliance and extract value from spend. However, the technologies behind these improvements have largely remained reactive. They support decisions and enhance workflows, but they rarely act themselves. According to The Hackett Group’s 2025 CPO Agenda , 64% of procurement leaders expect AI — especially GenAI — to transform the way their teams o

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Supply Chain Issues for Bathroom and Kitchen Remodelers!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe How to Mitigate the Lumber Supply Shortage! Ever since the pandemic in 2020, kitchen and bath remodelers have been experiencing supply chain issues, a common problem in many industries, but more so for the remodeling industry that has customers that are eager to get their bathrooms or kitchens renovated. It’s not uncommon to see lead times of six to eight weeks for cabinets and other fixtures these days, when it used to be a short seven to 10 days.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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What is Agentic AI and why Procurement should pay attention (Part 1)

Spend Matters

Procurement has long been a testing ground for digital transformation, adopting automation and analytics at scale to streamline operations, enforce compliance and extract value from spend. However, the technologies behind these improvements have largely remained reactive. They support decisions and enhance workflows, but they rarely act themselves. According to The Hackett Group’s 2025 CPO Agenda , 64% of procurement leaders expect AI — especially GenAI — to transform the way their teams o

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Cut DSO by 12 Days: Order-to-Cash at Lightspeed for Beverage Brands

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The $ Problem: cash flow bottlenecks in O2C In the fast-moving world of beverage distribution, waiting 40+ days to collect cash is not just a finance issue—it’s a growth limiter. For many midsized to large beverage brands, a sluggish Order-to-Cash (O2C) process results in Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) well above industry benchmarks. Cash that should be fueling growth is trapped in invoices, spreadsheets, and disjointed handoffs between sales, finance, and operations.

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Gainshare or Retain Share? Obstacles to Collaborative Cost Reduction!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Spend Aggregation Obstacle Course for Procurement! When presented with cost savings opportunities by third parties, or by others within a company, too often those opportunities are turned down. Instead of sharing savings (gainshare) people would rather try to achieve the savings themselves. Too often this myopic, “not invented here” mentality results in either the realization of little savings or, more likely, the failure to realize any savings at all.

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How AI Is Reshaping Supply Chain Strategy in the Face of Tariff Volatility

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5 Top Reasons Why It’s Important to Study Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Supply chain refers to the process of delivery of a product to the customer, involving all the necessary steps. These steps include procurement, logistics, warehousing management, forecasting, etc. Each of them is essential to delivering the final product or service. Due to the heightened demand for the delivery of goods, the supply chain across the globe has been disrupted.

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Watch: How to Innovate Both Products and Their Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

A discussion about innovation in product development and the supply chain, with Joe Bitterman, VP supply chain planning with Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, and Philip Vervloesem, chief commercial officer with OMP.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How BD Biosciences was successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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How Shipping Containers Revolutionized the Supply Chain Industry!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Shipping Containers! More than just a Box! (Infographic) Shipping containers have left a mark on the supply chain industry and beyond. What may seem like simple steel boxes have transformed the international trade landscape, reshaping supply chains, economies, and even urban development. Learn more about how shipping containers revolutionized the supply chain industry in this blog.

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Podcast | The Evolving Role of the Chief Procurement Officer

Supply Chain Brain

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Some Assembly Required, But It Beats Acquire And Assimilate (Or Why ORO Should Never Sell Itself To Oracle Or SAP)

Procurement Insights

Notable Insights: ApolloRise + ORO Labs is solid on supplier collaboration and architecture but slightly weaker on governance and compliance. ORO Labs + ConvergentIS remains the top performer in ERP compliance and composable architecture. Focal Point + ORO Labs maintains the strongest governance strength and balanced performance across all dimensions.

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Danielle Shuey Talks Advocacy, Working Moms, and Falling into Supply Chain

Let's Talk Supply Chain

First, let’s talk about what’s happening in supply chain now and how women leaders can help. Right now, one of the biggest forces reshaping supply chains is the return of tariffs and shifting trade policies. With new tariffs rolling out—especially between the U.S. and China—companies are being pushed to rethink where and how they source materials and manufacture goods.

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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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Survey: 'Poly-Crisis' Pushes Companies to Rework Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Companies are contending with a wide swathe of geopolitical threats, with 20% highlighting the economic strife caused by tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners.

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JM Smucker plans tariff-driven price hike for coffee

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How Managing Product Configuration Data Can Enable Rapid Response to Supply Chain Changes

Supply Chain Brain

The challenge for manufacturers of complex configurable products is that configurable options and rules are defined in multiple systems.

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Canada Post contract vote: What’s at stake for delivery operations

Supply Chain Dive

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From Basic to Brilliant: Early Optimization of Material and Transport Planning

Explore how a global manufacturing organization steadily advanced its supply chain maturity – starting with basic transportation management and evolving towards a fully integrated, optimization-driven planning approach. Get an inside look at a multi-year 4PL collaboration journey, culminating in the implementation of 4flow TORO to unlock the full potential of early optimization in material and transportation planning.

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H&M Boss Warns Tariffs are Driving U.S. Clothing Prices Up

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How to Choose a Fabric Structure for Your Construction Project!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe The Importance of Weather Monitoring in Construction! Fabric structures are becoming increasingly popular in the construction industry due to their versatility and cost-effectiveness. A fabric structure is a great option when planning a construction project, as they can provide the perfect solution to various needs. From providing temporary protection from the elements to creating permanent structures, fabric structures are an excellent way to meet multiple construction project needs.

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GE to Invest $490M to Reshore Washing Machine Production to U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

The reshoring effort will create 800 new full-time jobs, and would make the company the largest domestic manufacturer for washing machines in the U.S.

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The 5 Best Business Related Majors!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Thesis Ideas for Supply Chain Students! In recent decades, business degrees have become one of the most versatile degrees in the world, applicable to almost any sector, from corporate to entrepreneurial settings. They have always been highly relevant to modern business markets and will continue to be so as long as businesses exist. Students with business related majors have the opportunity to diversify their education with a broad range of career options.

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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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Gartner: Iran-Israel Conflict a 'Stress Test' for Middle East Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

In the Red Sea, Gartner predicts that transit times between the Asian-Pacific region and Europe could double as a result of the conflict.

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21 Ways Employees Commit Time Theft!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Mastering Remote Worker Time Tracking Tips and Best Practices! The integrity of time management in any organization is a collective responsibility. While most employees adhere to expected time-related practices, there exists a subset of behaviors that can lead to discrepancies in time accounting. Identifying these is not about assigning blame but ensuring equity and accountability. 1.

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Standard Motor Products opens new Kansas, distribution center

Supply Chain Dive

The Shawnee facility will boost turnaround times for fast-moving products, per the aftermarket auto parts supplier, which also plans to close a nearby site.

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Top Conflict Management Styles for New Managers!

Supply Chain Game Changer

10 Lessons From Good Bosses! Conflict in an organization is frustrating and uncomfortable. Everyone in the world needs some peace, comfort, and relaxation in an environment to work productively and effectively. An employee can resolve the issue internally if it is not a big issue. But when it comes to an issue that is tough to handle, then management has to come and resolve the problem immediately.

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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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3PL Provider Thyssenkrupp Trials Tesla EV Semi-Truck

Supply Chain Brain

Thyssenkrupp has a goal to achieve carbon neutral status globally by 2050, and as early as 2045 in Germany to align with the country's climate change requirements.

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Digital Asset Management: How it Works, Benefits and Trends!

Supply Chain Game Changer

What is Product (or Master) Data Management? Digital asset management (DAM) has transformed how businesses manage and optimize digital content in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. It enables companies to organize, store, retrieve, and monetize their digital assets efficiently. However, while the value of DAM is clear, the mechanisms behind it, the benefits it brings, and the trends shaping its future are less understood.

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IMO’s Convention on Ship Recycling Enters into Force

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How to Choose the Best HVAC Dispatch Software!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe 5 Ways Poor Office Ventilation Impacts Your Operations! HVAC dispatch software has become a standard tool for successful business field services. It offers numerous benefits to companies, and implementing automated software will significantly improve your servicing operations. If your company entails numerous field operations, HVAC software will automate your field service operations, allowing for quick information, dispatches, and invoicing.

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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.