Love in Logistics: How Valentine’s Day Shapes Supply Chains
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Valentines Daya time for grand gestures, sweet surprises, and heartfelt moments shared with loved ones.
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Making change less scary for Procurement professionals
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Going all the way back to the philosopher Heraclitus, the only constant has been change, a fact that has only intensified in recent years with global events and technological innovations. However, even though the seminal works on corporate change management are almost two decades old, many organizations fail to navigate change due to the same reasons over and over again.
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Magnus Mondays — Don’t Over-Complicate Your CLM Implementation
CPO Rising
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
A while back I wrote an article about Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) that looked at the two major parts of these solutions and why its so important to set a… The post Magnus Mondays Dont Over-Complicate Your CLM Implementation appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Walmart Canada to invest $4.5B in stores, supply chain over the next 5 years
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
As part of the initiative, the retailer plans to open a distribution center in the spring and five Supercenters by 2027.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
Survey: Businesses Believe in Sustainability, But Funding Falls Short
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Just 9% of small-to-medium-sized businesses were willing to invest more than 5% of their operating budgets in sustainability, with 16% planning to invest nothing.
Key considerations for fleet electrification success
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Managed charging is critical for optimizing electric supply chain operations.
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Get the Results You Want: 6 Tips for Persuasive Storytelling
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FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Storytelling is an integral part of any negotiation. Its how we share information and get stakeholders to care about our goals. Narratives allow our audience to connect with information in an authentic way and understand our why. Persuasive storytelling is more than just raw facts thats a quick way to lose an audience.
Trade War Between China and U.S. Heats Up
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
China also previously opened an antitrust investigation into Google, and added U.S. clothing giant PVH Corp. to its "unreliable entities" list.
Industrial Sales Training: What It Is and Why You Need It
Negotiations Ninja
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Industrial sales is a complex field that demands more than just product knowledge. Success depends on your ability to build strong relationships, navigate complex sales cycles, and influence key decision-makers whether youre dealing with engineers, procurement managers, or CEOs.
Panama Refutes U.S. Claim of Deal to Cut Canal Fees
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
"Theyre making an important, institutional statement from the entity that governs United States foreign policy based on a falsity," Panama's President, Jos Ral Mulino, said.
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
Profit Protection Strategies and the Supply Chain
Una
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Blockbuster. Borders. Toys R Us. The American corporate landscape is littered with the remnants of giants that failed to protect their once-impressive profits. Often, the problem lies with an inability to adapt or a failure to recognize risk. Dig a little deeper, however, and you will often find that the biggest threat to the bottom line lies with the supply chain.
5 Tips for Following Up on Leads
The Thomas Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Following up on leads is a critical step in converting your Thomas prospects into long-term customers for your business. Make sure you're staying top-of-mind, nurturing relationships, and demonstrating value throughout the sales process. Here are five best practices for successful lead follow-up: Be Timely. Timing is everything! Its important to reach out soon after you receive an RFQ, ideally within 48 hours.
Trump tags steel, aluminum imports with 25% tariffs
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The new duties build on actions from the president's first term while axing exemptions and product exclusions.
Trump Tariff Uncertainty Puts Businesses in a Bind
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Some argue that Trump is simply using threats of injurious trade penalties in order to win smaller, different concessions. Others see a far more dramatic agenda at play.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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.
Trump plans 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The president said he will reveal details Monday but added that Canada and Mexico would not be exempt.
Tariff announcements remind CPOs to balance the near and long term
Procurement Leaders
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
A week is a long time in politics, so the saying goes. Proof of the pace at which the external environment can change has become clear following Donald Trump’s inauguration as President of the United States on 20 January. Since taking office, President Trump has signed almost 50 executive orders, generating no shortage of headlines and disruption.
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