Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The end-to-end set of services' capabilities will continue to expand, company executives said at Amazon Accelerate.

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Procurement Templates

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In an era marked by growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, procurement has emerged as a pivotal player in fostering sustainability within organizations. Procurement, traditionally seen as a function focused on sourcing goods and services at the best possible prices, has now evolved into a strategic driver for sustainability.

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The home goods retailer’s CEO said the company doesn’t see any broader supply risks from potential distress among producers in the industry.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends. But we also endeavor to grow our understanding of the wants and needs of the customers using that tech – the practitioners.

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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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The grocery chain plans to hold off on building new e-commerce sites with the robotics firm Ocado, aiming to focus on automation at its current sites.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Enhanced visibility, paired with purpose-built tools designed to monitor the organization’s most critical applications, along with a strategic response plan, can help manufacturers stay ahead of the curve.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In a record-low unemployment environment, companies attract and retain supply chain talent by building flexibility into employees' schedules, says Jarah Euston, co-founder and chief executive officer of WorkWhile.

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger is targeting a 25% cut by the end of 2024.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The designations include accusations of trade and shipping companies helping to repair sanctioned vessels tied to Russia as well as the transfer of “dual-use goods.

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The term “cold chain” was first used in 1908 to describe meat industry storage and transportation in and out of. The post The Cold, Hard Facts About Cold Chain Logistics appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A September 13 report from The Conference Board found that 56% of American workers are using generative AI on the job.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In the global supply chain, trade compliance software plays a critical role in ensuring a company and its products meet the necessary regulations, regardless of the company they are being shipped.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Online education has evolved from being a supplementary form of learning to becoming a vital component in today’s academic landscape. Especially since the global pandemic, more educational institutions have adopted remote learning platforms or online classes to ensure continuity in education. Effective in this virtual environment requires a different skill set and approach than traditional classroom learning.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Commerce reported that total August retail sales, at $697.6 billion, were up 0.6% from July to August, and were up 2.5% annually. Total retail sales, from June through August, saw a 2.2% annual increase, it noted. NRF’s calculation of retail sales – which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants to focus on core retail – showed August was up 0.1% seasonally adjusted from July and up 3.3% unadjusted year over year.

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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Figure 1: IBM Cloud connected to other clouds and enterprise networks. As enterprises modernize and migrate workloads to IBM Cloud, they often run into requirements that certain components of their application workloads to run on other cloud service provider networks. These requirements create a technical challenge for enterprises—especially in regulated industries (e.g., insurance, banking, healthcare, etc.)—to establish secure and reliable connectivity between the multicloud applic

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The port also saw the number of imported TEUs handled increase by 7% year-over-year to more than 433,000 TEUs, the first year-on-year increase in more than a year.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The seller uses a barcode scanner to scan a label. Running a successful business means having all your ducks in a row, especially when it comes to inventory management. But what if your “ducks” are actually thousands of products waiting to be shipped? Warehouses constantly face challenges related to inventory management, like stocking problems, workflow inefficiencies, and tracking issues due to product mismanagement.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Are supply chain disruptions wreaking havoc on your organization's financial performance? It's time to take control with Boost Financial Performance with Supply Chain Visibility.

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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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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started more than three years ago, lots of usual things in our lives had to go through drastic changes. The education field was not an exception. Students and educators had to quickly adapt to the new way of learning. After that, everybody experienced how technology can impact the education process, starting with online learning.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

For 3PLs, to say shipping analytics and client billing management is “complex” is, put simply… an insult. “Complex” doesn’t even scratch the surface. Learn how Saddle Creek Logistics Services overcame its challenges and achieved a significant ROI with Enveyo.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Marketing is the lifeblood of any successful business venture. Understanding how to effectively market a product or service is essential in today’s highly competitive landscape. A grasp of fundamental marketing concepts can provide significant advantages, such as identifying customer needs, establishing a strong brand, and executing effective promotional strategies.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Learn how to manage supply chain risk by exploring how your peers are handling cost pressures, labor shortages and disruptions, and get advice on how to use technology to improve visibility and collaboration between supply chain partners.

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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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Barkers Procurement

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

We are thrilled to announce a partnership with Userlane, a digital adoption platform which utilises AI technology to drive value for clients. Barkers and Userlane will combine technology with expert guidance to support their mutual clients to streamline processes, increase efficiencies and enhance user adoption of P2P technology software. Together with Userlane’s Digital Monitoring, Adoption and Enablement technology, the partnership signifies a fresh approach to procurement and a commitment by

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Learn how to optimize your supply chain network and unlock unprecedented efficiency with “The ultimate guide to supply chain network optimization” ebook by 4flow.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Webinars / The Power Couple: Uniting Manufacturing CFOs and Procurement for Margin Expansion The Power Couple: Uniting Manufacturing CFOs and Procurement for Margin Expansion Edmund Zagorin Founder and CSO at Arkestro Len DeCandia Former CPO at Johnson & Johnson Summary: Learn practical insights and strategies for fostering a strong partnership between the CFO and procurement that delivers tangible business outcomes.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A lot has happened in the 10 years since Patagonia, the big designer of apparel and gear for outdoor recreation, published a book about its 40 years of being in business.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – September 15th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In The Supply Chain Has a New Paradigm, we examine the Supply Chain Operations Reference Digital Standard ( SCOR-DS) evolution and what it means for supply chain professionals grappling with transformation at various stages of the process.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Lessons From The Schoolyard: How Procurement Can Build Better Relationships Learn how procurement can build better relationships with internal stakeholders through sharing mutual goals, trust, and collaboration. By Hugo Britt | September 14, 2023 Search Search Improving internal stakeholder relationships isn’t rocket-science, yet many procurement professionals still struggle to reach across the aisle to other functions to establish better ways of working together.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The transformational potential of artificial intelligence and carbon ledger technology in supply chain management cannot be overstated.

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Advertiser: GEP

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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