Supply Chain Queen

MAY 9, 2025

Regenerative Sourcing: Transforming Supply Chains for a Sustainable Future By Sheri Hinish, Supply Chain Queen Keywords: regenerative sourcing, sustainable supply chain, circular economy, supply chain transformation, regenerative agriculture, sustainable business Beyond Sustainability: The Regenerative Revolution In our journey toward responsible business, we’ve progressed from isolated CSR initiatives to strategic sustainability.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 9, 2025

The agency said the increases, as high as 10%, will help it grow market share with more profitable volume.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 9, 2025

Let’s face it: ‘maintenance’ is used to mean ‘damage control’ in most plants. But those days are fading fast. A new era is dawning, powered by smart technology that’s transforming reactive fixes into proactive efficiency. At the heart of this shift? Plant maintenance software. It’s quickly becoming an indispensable tool for plant managers who want to reduce mistakes, lower expenses, and keep their operations running smoothly.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 9, 2025

The reductions are part of the carrier’s plan to trim its network footprint in the face of shrinking volume from Amazon.

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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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Procurement Insights

MAY 9, 2025

I will add another dimension to yesterday’s post and the resulting discussion regarding native AI solutions. Here is an excerpt from today’s earlier Procurement Insights post – [link] ONE FINAL THOUGHT:In 1998, with funding from the governments Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program, I developed the procurement industrys very first nascent ProcureTech native AI platform.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 9, 2025

Around 96% of American toy companies are small- and medium-sized businesses. Nearly half of them could shutter due to U.S. tariff policies.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 9, 2025

COO Eddie Sorg described conversations with customers as a “mixed bag.” For example, some are utilizing more domestic manufacturing and supplier options.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2025

Total reported losses topped nearly $455 million, but industry experts told CNBC that the true figure is likely to be as much as $1 billion per year.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 9, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, ‍Colgate-Palmolive finds itself at a crossroads as it navigates the uncharted waters of tariff costs. With a staggering $200 million at stake, the iconic consumer goods company is faced with unprecedented challenges in its supply chain operations. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of this dilemma and explore the impact it ‍may have on one of the leading players in the industry.

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Barkers Procurement

MAY 9, 2025

Retail procurement teams who digitise can secure the best prices for shoppers by enabling clearer, more relevant and faster supplier communications. As the UK weathers its cost-of-living crisis alongside new US tariffs, the public would hope for retailers to keep prices low. In retail businesses, procurement is the team to make this happen. The function keeps shelves stocked by buying from various farmers, manufacturers, and providers.

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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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 9, 2025

In the intricate web of global trade, Chinas dominant position in the U.S. auto supply chain remains firmly intact, even in the face of recent tariff increases. As the automotive industry navigates shifting economic and geopolitical currents, a deeper examination reveals why China’s influence continues to endure. The Detroit News explores the complexities and subtle dynamics of this crucial relationship, shedding light on the tightly interwoven fates of these two economic powerhouses.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 9, 2025

“The comparison highlights how foundational technologies evolve to meet new demandsCP/M laid the groundwork for software ecosystems, and Gen AI builds on that to transform industries like procurement.” This post follows up on the previous Procurement Insights post, A Central AI Operating System For Generative AI. CP/M (Control Program for Microcomputers) and Generative AI (Gen AI) interfaces may seem worlds apart given their originsCP/M as a 1970s operating system and Gen AI as a mod

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 9, 2025

In a world increasingly strained by global trade tensions, the packaging industry is facing mounting pressure from rising aluminum tariffs. Yet amid this uncertainty, O-I Glass, a global leader in glass packaging , stands firm, championing glass as a stable, sustainable, and strategically sound alternative. As supply chains stretch under tariff-related challenges, O-I positions glass not just as a fallbackbut as the future.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2025

The U.K. stopped allowing hormone-produced beef in 1989, when the practice was banned across the EU, which declared it unsafe.

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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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 9, 2025

In a rapidly evolving world, where the wheels of commerce never stop turning, GXO Logistics emerges as a pivotal player seizing growth opportunities in the realms of e-commerce and health ‍care. As technology continues to reshape supply chains and consumer behaviors, GXO logistics stands at the forefront of innovation, navigating the intricate web of logistical challenges with unwavering determination.

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CPO Rising

MAY 9, 2025

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 Three: Agentic AI The Next Evolution in Intelligent Automation appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 9, 2025

In a world driven by technological innovation and sustainable energy solutions, the Battery Show Europe 2025 stands as a beacon of progress and ‍collaboration. As the event unveils its critical‍ agenda, the ‍focus ‍shifts towards global cooperation, regulation, and supply chain resilience. In this article, we shine a light on the key highlights that will shape the future of‍ the ‍battery industry, setting the stage for a transformative journey towards a

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Procurement Freelancers

MAY 9, 2025

Summary: Traditional procurement contract management is slow, error-prone, and risky. AI accelerates contract review, suggests… The post How AI and Automation Are Revolutionizing Contract Management in Procurement first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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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 Dive

MAY 9, 2025

David Steiner, former CEO of Waste Management, is slated to join the agency in July as it navigates Trump administration pressures and advances its transformation plan.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 9, 2025

The appointment comes at a time of concerns that Trump officials remain determined to exert more control over an agency that Congress established to be independent decades ago.

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