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What does the US import from China?

Supply Chain Dive

Over $400 billion worth of goods were imported from China in 2024, with electronics, toys, furniture and machinery topping the list.

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Everything Is a Workflow—Even When It Doesn’t Look Like One

Pipefy

Were in an era powered by artificial intelligence. Tasks are handled by digital agents, data turns into decisions, and results appear almost instantly. But behind every tap, voice prompt, or AI interaction lies something foundationalan underlying system. Everything is a workflow automation. Even when you cant see workflows, they havent gone anywheretheyve just evolved.

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Really, So Can You Do Any Better?

Procurement Insights

As both a practitioner, provider, and industry analyst with 43 years in high-tech and procurement, I was recently asked the following two questions: Are you suggesting that you could do a better job of reversing the high generational failure rate of ProcureTech solutions? If you think you can give me hard numbers and are you willing to stop talking and start doing?

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Webinar Recap: Level-Up Your Contract Management From Spreadsheets

ContractSafe

Many businesses start their contract management journey with a familiar friend: the humble spreadsheet. It's accessible, customizable, and what most of us know. Lets face it, as your contract volume grows and the need for efficient tracking, reminders, and collaboration intensifies, those once-reliable spreadsheets can quickly become sources of frustration and strain.

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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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Canada Post strike threat: How shippers can limit disruptions

Supply Chain Dive

Finding alternative delivery options should be a priority for businesses reliant on the carrier, which could see employees strike next month, experts said.

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Part One: Evolution of AI and the Agentic Age — AI Adoption Statistics Tell a Story

CPO Rising

Did you miss Ardent Partners’ recent webinar, Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age, that shed light on howartificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way from basic… The post Part One: Evolution of AI and the Agentic Age AI Adoption Statistics Tell a Story appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Are You Kidding Me! What Is Gartner Thinking?????

Procurement Insights

This is going to be a short post, because either you get it or you don’t. Here is the main reason why ProcureTech initiatives have and will always fail: Boost collaboration, link technical execution to data and align staffing practices to your IT operating model: [link] Bonus Hint: The One Point Analysts Are Missing? Technology Is IRRELEVANT! Why is working in a tech-led equation-based vacuum a bad idea?

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The Importance of Marketing and Advertising for Manufacturers During Times of Uncertainty 

The Thomas Blog

The global manufacturing landscape is undergoing transformations that are fundamentally changing the way businesses operate. From the effects of COVID-19 and natural disasters to the rise of AI and shifts in trade policies, the industry has shown remarkable resilience in navigating an ever-evolving environment. In response to these challenges, manufacturers have reimagined and adapted their operations, embracing innovative ways of doing business.

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Apple to Shift iPhone Manufacturing to India

Supply Chain Brain

According to the FT, Apple plans to source from India the more than 60 million iPhones sold in the U.S. annually by the end of 2026.

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Form Automation: Time to Move Past Spreadsheets

Pipefy

Still leaning on spreadsheets to manage your workflows? Its time for a serious upgrade. These days, form automation isnt just a luxury its a must-have for any business aiming for faster results, fewer mistakes, and smarter decisions. While spreadsheets leave you stuck in a constant loop of copying and pasting, automation leverages AI to handle data entry, connect systems, and run processes all without opening a single Excel file.

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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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Walmart, Target, Home Depot tout productive tariffs meeting with Trump

Supply Chain Dive

New import duties are poised to raise prices in time for peak shopping periods, starting with the back-to-school season and Halloween.

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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Slides While Inflation Expectations Jump

Supply Chain Brain

In addition to stoking fears of higher inflation, the Trump administrations trade policies are elevating anxiety about the economy and labor market.

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US opens Section 232 probe into truck imports

Supply Chain Dive

The Trump administration’s latest such investigation could set the foundation for new sector-specific tariffs.

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