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Kraft Heinz confirms $3B investment in US manufacturing

Supply Chain Dive

The ketchup maker is aiming to offset the impact of tariffs and weak consumer spending.

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Ivalua NOW Americas 2025: Innovate to Elevate

Spend Matters

Earlier this week, the Spend Matters team attended Ivaluas annual Americas conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Located at the Caesars Superdome, the two-day event featured keynotes, breakout sessions, solution demonstrations, partner/sponsor booths and more. The first Ivalua NOW conference of 2025 took place in Paris in March. Both conferences were titled Innovate to Elevate and highlighted the impact of AI on procurement tasks.

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Clarios plans $1B plant to shore up US critical mineral supply

Supply Chain Dive

The facility would recycle metalloid antimony to boost U.S. battery production.

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What Is Zero Trust Security and Why Does it Matter for Modern Supply Chains?

SCMDOJO

Zero Trust Security is transforming how modern supply chains approach cybersecurity. By eliminating default trust and requiring constant verification, it protects sensitive data, prevents disruptions, and strengthens collaboration in todays increasingly complex and interconnected global networks. So, Exactly What Is Zero Trust Security? Zero Trust Security challenges the outdated idea of automatic trust in networks.

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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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DHL inks Shopify partnership for easier seller access

Supply Chain Dive

The carrier is pre-integrated in Shopify Shipping in the U.S. and Germany, giving merchants an out-of-the-box option for logistics services.

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The Impact of Audio Translation in Cross-Border Supply Chain Crisis Management

SCMDOJO

In the hyper-connected global economy of the present day, supply chains traverse continents, cultures, and myriad communication barriers. Sourcing raw materials from Asia, coordinating freight with European logistics providers, or navigating distribution networks in the Americas cross-border operations rely on effective communication to make them happen.

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What is a PunchOut catalog in procurement? A practical guide

Fraxion

How do you give your team access to the supplies they need without losing control of spending or vendor compliance? As finance and purchasing managers know too well, giving teams access to what they need, while keeping spending in check, is a constant balancing act. PunchOut catalogs offer a better way to buy: fast, familiar for users, and controlled at all times.

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Top Japan Shipper Sees Orders Recover as Trade Tensions Ease

Supply Chain Brain

With regard to shipping autos, which have faced a 25% U.S. tariff since April 3, Soga said bookings have not dropped at all.

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Costco holds prices on some tariff-impacted items, CFO says

Supply Chain Dive

The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the effect of higher duties on prices of certain “staple” goods like bananas, CFO Gary Millerchip said.

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Part Five (Bonus): Agentic AI — The Evolution of AI in Business: The Road Ahead

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 Five (Bonus): Agentic AI The Evolution of AI in Business: The Road Ahead appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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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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Trump to increase steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

Supply Chain Dive

The president announced the tariff hikes, which are set to begin Wednesday, while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.

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Trump Tariffs Face Uncertain Future as Court Battle Continues

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit temporarily restored Trump's ability to enact tariffs using emergency powers while the case plays out.

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Trump promises 50% tariffs on steel

Supply Chain Dive

The president announced the tariff hike while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.

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