Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
I don’t want the following quote from a famous business book to be misunderstood or suggest that negotiation between buyer and supplier is an act of war: “Every battle is won before it is ever fought.” For example, between March 2009 and May 2019, I aired 900 episodes of my BlogTalkRadio show. I talked with industry leaders, top politicians, and celebrity executives.
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Unimarket and its procure-to-pay (P2P) solution. Unimarket is a cloud-based P2P platform that streamlines eprocurement, invoicing and supplier management. It offers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance efficiency, control costs and ensure compliance. Pain points with which many customers approach Unimarket include overly complicated manual paper processes, staff not knowing or following best practices and lack of visibility i
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All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Visibility is a massive challenge for most supply chains. Businesses often dont know whats going on past their tier-one suppliers, so disruptions and delays can hit suddenly and unexpectedly.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The global shipping industry is undergoing a massive restructuring in 2025, with long-standing alliances dissolving and new partnerships emerging. These shifts are set to redefine carrier operations, impact freight rates, and change how businesses manage their supply chains. The End of the 2M Alliance: A New Era for Maersk & MSC For nearly a decade, the 2M Alliance , a strategic vessel-sharing agreement between Maersk and MSC , played a dominant role in global container shipping.
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.
Planergy
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
In a world where the digital realm continues to shape the future of industries, the supply chain landscape stands at the precipice of profound conversion. As we fast forward to the horizon of 2025, the Institute for Supply Management News ventures into the unknown, exploring the enigmatic path that lies ahead. Brace yourselves as we unravel the mysteries, challenges, and innovations that will define the supply chain of the future. from artificial intelligence to sustainability, behold a glimpse
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
In a world where supply chains drive the global economy, the intersection of artificial intelligence and logistics holds the promise of transformative innovation. Former OpenAI executive, renowned for their expertise in AI technology, unveils a groundbreaking roadmap for the future of supply chains. Join us as we delve into the realm where AI meets global logistics, exploring the potential for AI to revolutionize the way goods move around the world.
Planergy
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Today Im joined by CargoWise Landside , the leading cloud-based supply chain product that believes excellence in container drayage starts with the right software. CargoWise Landsides suite of logistics solutions are built to power the movement of containers by road, rail, and container exchange. Ushering in a new era of container efficiency, Landside is designed to streamline your drayage operations, from order intake to billing, for maximum efficiency and success, all on one powerful platform.
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
“In some assessments, the boldest way for companies to address climate change is to look beyond their operations and cut emissions across their value chain. That means eliminating emissions from their suppliers as well as how their customers use their products. Theres just one big problem: companies dont control the operations of their suppliers.
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 24, 2025
As public safety departments continue to adapt and overcome these supply chain challenges, collaboration between manufacturers and public safety agencies will be key.
CPO Rising
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
At Ardent Partners, we have researched procurement metrics and performance for almost 20 years (Andrew Bartolini started tracking it before he founded Ardent). One of the key metrics we follow… The post Magnus Mondays Lets Manage More Spend appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
My First Procurement Insights Post on Strand Commonality (Excerpt) – Optimization Modeling and the Modern Supply Chain (A PI Q and A) by JonHansen (March 2008) Numerous studies and reports have been published on the various methods (e.g., Monte Carlo) used to determine supply chain optimization. I would have to say that my preferred method has been to use the heuristic approach under an agent-based model in which the unique operating attributes of each stakeholder is understood separately
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The U.S. is expecting to take in around 240 million eggs from Turkey by July, with the remainder set to arrive by the end of the year.
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 Dive
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
While the Nespresso maker is closely watching global trade and tariffs, it benefits from having regional production facilities.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Also expected to throw a wrench into the works in 2025 is an anticipated shift to a more carrier-friendly freight market by the second quarter of the year.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
As the sun sets on the horizon of the United States, a looming shadow falls over its bustling food supply chain. The specter of mass deportations threatens to disrupt the intricate web of production and distribution that keeps America fed. Experts warn of potential consequences that could reverberate through grocery store shelves and dinner plates across the nation.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
U.S.-based companies are also likely to suffer because of reciprocal tariffs imposed by Americas trading partners in retaliation, threatening profit from exports.
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 Dive
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Such a move could advance the president's interests in privatizing the agency, but the idea is already seeing resistance.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Apple will look to hire 20,000 workers in the U.S. focused on AI and software development, and double its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
In the Lone Star State, the winds of change are blowing as Texas supply chain industries stand on the cusp of uncertain times. With the specter of Trump tariffs looming overhead, businesses are bracing themselves for the impending impact on the market. As the Fort Worth Star-Telegram delves into the intricacies of this unfolding saga, one thing is certain – the ripple effects of these tariffs are set to reverberate throughout the entire market, leaving no in
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Were a strong union port and we dont believe in replacing jobs through AI, said Hydi Webb, port director for PortMiami.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
A spokesperson for Hochul says that the governor and the president had a frank, candid conversation" about New York's nascent congestion tolling program.
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