Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2025

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatch procurement technology rankings, which include 106 procurement technology vendors. Known as the most data-centric functionality assessment of procurement technologies in the industry, SolutionMap Insider put these 106 procurement technology vendors through rigorous functionality and capability assessments via 500+ RFI requirements across 16 source-to-pay (S2P) categories, with mandatory demos an

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 18, 2025

The shipping industry is at a turning point. With new regulations, groundbreaking fuel technologies, and ambitious decarbonization targets, the need for collaboration and innovation has never been greater.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2025

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatch procurement technology rankings, which include 106 procurement technology vendors. Known as the most data-centric functionality assessment of procurement technologies in the industry, SolutionMap Insider put these 106 procurement technology vendors through rigorous functionality and capability assessments via 500+ RFI requirements across 16 source-to-pay (S2P) categories, with mandatory demos an

Procurement 68

Procurement Sourcing Contract Risk 68

Pipefy

MARCH 18, 2025

The adoption of AI-based solutions is a recurring trend in the corporate world. With their powerful analytics and automation capabilities, they not only generate valuable insights but also significantly reduce the time spent on operational tasks. The rise of AI Agents in sales is revolutionizing customer interactions and sales management, taking efficiency to the next level.

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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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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 18, 2025

SVP of Information Services Bryan Hutson will now oversee supply chain operations in an expanded role.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 18, 2025

Estes Express Lines and Pitt Ohio rolled out new services focused on Canada and Mexico, respectively.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2025

Theres an extraordinary amount of insight into why workers stay and leave that can be mined from careful collection and analysis of data.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 18, 2025

Too many organizations are treating collaboration and innovation as separate efforts. But real breakthroughs come when the two work hand in hand – It will be won by companies that build highly collaborative relationships to unlock the full potential of their partners, suppliers, and employees. – Kate Vitasek ( LinkedIn Post, March 17, 2025 ) Kate Vitasek’s recent post – which you can access through the link above, started the following meaningful conversation via the post

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Collaboration Innovation Supply chain Suppliers 40

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2025

The first mile lays the foundation for everything that follows, influencing costs, efficiency and overall supply resilience.

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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 Dive

MARCH 18, 2025

Freight forwarders and shippers are delaying contract negotiations, while carriers assess summer schedules, according to Xeneta.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2025

This eBook explores the cutting edge of predictive analytics: Hybrid AI Demand Forecasting. Discover how this powerful approach combines the strengths of statistical modeling and machine learning to unlock unprecedented levels of forecast accuracy.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 18, 2025

Torsten Pilz will succeed 3M Group President of Enterprise Supply Chain Peter Gibbons, who is stepping down from his role April 2.

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Supply chain Supply 75

Procurement Freelancers

MARCH 18, 2025

What Does a Purchasing Consultant Do? A Comprehensive Guide In todays complex business landscape, companies… The post What Does a Purchasing Consultant Do? A Comprehensive Guide 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 Dive

MARCH 18, 2025

Experts say cost and other barriers present challenges to returning to U.S. shores.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2025

As needs continue to grow in the warehouse, more and more vendors enter the robotics space and bring exciting innovations, says Stanislas Normand, managing director of Exotec.

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Procurement Freelancers

MARCH 18, 2025

Connecting Businesses with Procurement Experts: How Procurement Freelancers Simplifies the Process In todays fast-paced business… The post Connecting Businesses with Procurement Experts Infographic first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2025

The deal has been seen by many as a step-down in the face of aclaim by President Trumpthat the Panama Canal was operated by China.

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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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Spotlight on Procurement

MARCH 18, 2025

JoinJessica SpicherandPaul Barisin this episode of Procurement Snapshot as they dive into the emotional and strategic elements of change management in procurement.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2025

The so-called super e-platform will enable cars that use it to travel 249 miles on a charge that takes little more time than filling a tank with gas

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2025

The DOJ is looking to extend the deadline for briefings in the lawsuit by three weeks, and to push the start of oral arguments from late April to early May.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2025

Bedford is an aviation industry veteran who has been with Republic for more than 25 years.

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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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