All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 21, 2025

88% of U.S. barbeque consumers prefer grilling meat. But how many know where that meat comes from or how it got there?

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 21, 2025

MODEL 1 While over half of organizations have some form of classification policy, fewer have fully aligned, organization-wide taxonomies. Estimates suggest only 2030% of organizations achieve high-quality taxonomy alignment, with higher rates in sectors facing regulatory pressure (e.g., utilities, finance). MODEL 2 Approximately 2050% of companies use a properly aligned taxonomy, with 4060% in regulated/large enterprises, 2040% in procurement functions of large firms, and 1020% or less in SMEs.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 21, 2025

The chipmaker will work with TSMC, Foxconn, Amkor and others to produce its Blackwell chip and other artificial intelligence infrastructure in Arizona and Texas.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2025

Waste colonialism is an under-recognized yet far too prevalent practice, whereby developed nations export millions of tons of used clothing to Africa, Asia and Latin America.

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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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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 21, 2025

Three ship centers will shutter in June, impacting 252 employees, as the parcel carrier reduces overlapping operations.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2025

The manufacturer detailed how its new auxiliary EV battery doesn't require the use of graphite for its poles, allowing 60% more electricity to flow through each cubic inch.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2025

Dan Swartz, tariffs and customs principal with Crowe, explains how a rapid rise in tariffs, especially on goods from China, is threatening to impose a huge financial burden on U.S. importers, well beyond the amount of the tariffs themselves.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 21, 2025

The France-based luxury brand’s decision is meant to offset the impact of an additional 10% tariff on exports from the European Union to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2025

Doing business in California? Get ready for a tough new greenhouse gas emissions-dislcosure law.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 21, 2025

Customers are holding out for better rates as tariffs and inflation continue to roil trucking markets, one analyst said.

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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

APRIL 21, 2025

In 2024, wind provided 20% of Europe's energy, with EPITWind calling for that number to increase to 30% by 2030, and 50% by 2050.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 21, 2025

The silent supply chain risk you can’t afford to ignore.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2025

Hanwha Shippings expansion comes after the U.S. Trade Representative unveiled a proposal that would impose fees on Chinese-built vessels at U.S. ports.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 21, 2025

Summary: Digital Procurement Definition: Digital procurement uses technology to automate and enhance sourcing, purchasing, and… The post Digital Procurement: The Future of Strategic Sourcing first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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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

APRIL 21, 2025

Senator Elizabeth Warren highlighted fears that the "chaotic approach" to trade could enable corporations to increase prices "regardless of whether goods are actually subject to tariffs.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 21, 2025

Summary: Sourcing agents connect fashion brands with reliable global manufacturers. They help reduce production costs… The post How Product Sourcing Agents Help Fashion Brands Scale Quickly first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2025

Test Publish 8:20AM PST - 11:20AM EST

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 21, 2025

What is the difference between ProcureTech sales and marketing content and the procurement industry experts’ and analysts’ assessment of ProcureTech? It seems like a reasonable question. However, over the past decades, layers of complexity have muddied the waters of a clear and concise answer. At no other time has the above-referenced complexity been more prevalent and evident than in today’s AI-hyped world.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2025

Test Publish 8:30AM PST - 11:30AM EST

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 21, 2025

In todays episode of Women in Supply Chain, Im joined by award-winning industry leader Beverly Steele. For over 25 years, Beverly has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation within supply chain. With a focus on revolutionizing the e-commerce returns experience, Beverly leverages her business development expertise to drive SaaS solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and streamline reverse logistics.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2025

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2025

Test Publish 8:50AM PST - 11:50AM EST

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2025

Test Publish 9:00AM PST - 12:00PM EST

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 21, 2025

Previously, packages worth up to $2,500 could enter the U.S. with minimal paperwork but the threshold has been lowered.

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