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US kicks off Indo-Pacific supply chain meetings

Supply Chain Dive

Fourteen member countries met for the first time under an agreement to boost supply chain resiliency.

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Will FedEx Freight hit the open road?

Art of Procurement

When you read news that a company is thinking about spinning off a division, it is usually because that division. The post Will FedEx Freight hit the open road? appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Albertsons and Instacart expand e-commerce partnership

Supply Chain Dive

The companies are rolling out nationwide pickup and delivery in as little as 30 minutes for the grocer’s banners and offering same-day delivery for Haggen Food & Pharmacy in Washington.

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The Current State of Live Tracking Technologies

Supply Chain Brain

While the technology continues to push live-tracking devices forward, businesses need to evaluate the pros and cons of what’s available today,

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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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USTR sets timetable to implement Biden’s proposed tariff hikes

Supply Chain Dive

The federal agency expects to make a determination later this month.

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Going Beyond Green: Why the Logistics Sector Needs To Focus on How It Treats Its People

Supply Chain Brain

The logistics sector is pursuing ESG projects, including reduced emissions and more sustainable packaging. But it doesn’t yet have a great reputation for the way it treats its employees.

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Maersk Sees Global Trade Disruptions Lasting Throughout 2024

Supply Chain Brain

The extra vessel capacity needed to sail around Africa has pumped up freight rates at a time when the market was entering a post-pandemic slump.

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The Future of Procurement: Predictive Procurement as a Key Driver in the Automotive Industry

Arkestro

Resources / Blog / The Future of Procurement: Predictive Procurement as a Key Driver in the Automotive Industry The Future of Procurement: Predictive Procurement as a Key Driver in the Automotive Industry By Dr. Charlotte de Brabandt Procurement in the automotive industry is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. As supply chains become increasingly volatile, the need for proactive, data-driven solutions has never been more critical.

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Porsche Faces 'Severe Supply Shortage' after Flood at Aluminum Supplier Factory

Supply Chain Brain

Porsche expects the disruptions to affect every vehicle it manufactures, and says that it could be forced to temporarily shut down production for one or more of its vehicle series.

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By the end of 2025, most procurement solution providers will disappear from the map – here is what you need to know as a practitioner

Procurement Insights

Either by absorption, acquisition or just plain going out of business, most procurement solution providers will not exist in their current form by the end of 2025. This statement is a hard truth that you, as a practitioner, must recognize and accept as not only a real possibility but likely an inevitability. Those who have been in the industry for 30 years or more likely already know this, having seen the same script play out in the past, e.g., the dot com boom and bust.

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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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Port of LA Struggles With Shift in Power Supply

Supply Chain Brain

The problem threatens the bid to phase out diesel-powered machinery by 2030, because the shift means cargo-handling companies are becoming more dependent on the electric grid.

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Positive Purchasing Partners With Forestreet

Positive Purchasing

Here at Positive Purchasing we are delighted to report a significant step towards our goal of being the only digital platform provider to offer ‘everything you need for strategic procurement outside your P2P system’ within our Procleus ecosystem. We are very pleased to announce our new tech partnership with Forestreet ! Forestreet are leaders in making market and vendor discovery smarter and easier.

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U.S. Regulators Say Amazon is Responsible for Recalling Hazardous Products

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filed a lawsuit against Amazon in 2021, after identifying more than 400,000 hazardous products sold on the company's platform.

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USDOT Gives Awards to Transport Groups Fighting Human Trafficking

Supply Chain Brain

USDOT's yearly "Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Awards" are handed out to groups that "advance innovative and shareable solutions" in the transportation sector.

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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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Podcast | The Latest Plague: A Huge Increase in Supply Chain Cyberattacks

Supply Chain Brain

The occurrence of cyberattacks on global supply chains is hardly news. But their frequency might come as a surprise.

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Understanding the Total Economic Impact™ of AutoStore Cube Storage

Supply Chain Brain

Discover the proven benefits you could achieve by implementing AutoStore, with Forrester’s latest research study.

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