All Things Supply Chain

MAY 7, 2025

In 2025, the world of supply chain management continues to evolve, with technology playing an increasingly vital role in risk mitigation.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 7, 2025

A decrease in volumes has contributed to an uptick in blank sailings, per Xeneta Chief Analyst Peter Sand.

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Spend Matters

MAY 7, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of EffiGO and its source-to-pay (S2P) solution. Communication and collaboration in procurement can be challenging due to the complexity of coordinating between multiple internal departments and external suppliers. Different teams often use varied systems, creating silos and inefficiencies. Misaligned priorities, lack of real-time data and manual processes further complicate timely decision-making.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 7, 2025

The warehousing giant plans to purchase four facilities and build two more for Tyson, which will occupy the new locations as an anchor tenant.

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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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Barkers Procurement

MAY 7, 2025

In a world where geopolitical uncertainty is becoming commonplace, and retailers must stay resilient, leaders would be wise to apply a lesson from the past: make visibility an absolute priority. When Covid-19 first hit five years ago, retailers experienced the need for supply chain resilience. Now, as they build the agility and strength needed to respond to potential unexpected events, we can look to this period for guidance.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2025

Amazon's director of applied science Aaron Parness described the technology as a "fundamental leap forward in robotics.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2025

A pall of uncertainty hangs over what for decades has been one the main maritime highways of the global economy, carrying manufactured goods and vital commodities.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 7, 2025

In a recent poll for the Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals LinkedIn Group, I asked the following question: What influence does the procurement department have in selecting a ProcureTech provider and solution? I am not often surprised by poll responses, but this one caught me off guard. SOME CONTEXT Going back to 1983, the purchasing/procurement department had virtually no say in what technology platform their company implemented.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2025

Each site will generate at least 600 megawatts of power capacity, with the option for Google to buy the power once the reactors are operational.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 7, 2025

So, tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM EDT, I will be a guest panelist on Sam Gupta’s Analysts Gone Wild Podcastcue Guns N’ Roses. For those familiar with my procurement podcast, which aired 900 episodes between 2009 and 2019, you know I love doing research. My number one rule was that I wanted to know as much, if not more, about the subject matter I would be discussing with my guests.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2025

Both sides have claimed that the other has been eager to come to the table, and each have remained steadfast in their assertion that they will not back down in the face of economic pressure.

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CPO Rising

MAY 7, 2025

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 May 7, 2025 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2025

Workforce reductions have been widespread across sectors, with 45% of companies reporting job cuts of 5-10% as a direct result of tariff-driven cost pressures.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 7, 2025

The following article is from the the current issue of The Procurement Italia Magazine. I want to sincerely thank you for the excellent piece you wrote. Your analysis offers a rare depth and I especially appreciated how you moved beyond surface-level comparisons. Its exactly the kind of original and thought-provoking content I were hoping for. – Micol Barba, Editor in chief&Congress organizer WHAT 1930 CAN TEACH US ABOUT TARIFFS AND SUPPLY CHAINS IN 2025 There is an old saying that the

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2025

Given the unusual levels of uncertainty in the global economy, breaches of contracts are becoming an ever more common part of life in many supply chains.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 7, 2025

Pharma companies are looking to avoid potential tariffs by boosting U.S. manufacturing capacity, but such efforts take time.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2025

With AI growing daily in sophistication, cybersecurity is becoming both more difficult and more necessary for those managing supply chains.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2025

Opal Portis, VP supply chain at Fabletics, looks ahead to Home Delivery World USA 2025, taking place May 21-22 at the Music City Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

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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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