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Kroger drivers at automated warehouse vote to join Teamsters

Supply Chain Dive

The facility in Georgia is set to become the grocer's second fulfillment center where drivers have agreed to unionize.

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Amazonification of the Supply Chain: Mitigating Rates Through Ecosystem Integration

Supply Chain Brain

This "Amazonification" of the e-commerce supply chain, centered around personalized experiences, underscores the need for seamless integration.

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USPS package shipping performance faltered in 2023 peak season: report

Supply Chain Dive

The agency said "operational changes, severe weather, and unanticipated facility closures" impacted its service.

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Riding the GenAI Adoption Wave Without Wiping Out

Supply Chain Brain

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, or simply wading in the artificial intelligence pool, now’s the time to ride the GenAI wave.

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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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Flexport adds Veho as last-mile delivery option

Supply Chain Dive

The parcel carrier partnership adds to Flexport's efforts to strengthen its fulfillment and shipping services.

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Canada Rail Union Challenges Order That Ended Work Stoppage

Supply Chain Brain

Canada's labor board ended a day-long work stoppage after it imposed binding arbitration on the railways and union.

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Drivers at Kroger Warehouse in Georgia Vote to Join Local Teamsters

Supply Chain Brain

This is the second group of Kroger truck drivers to unionize with the Teamsters, after nearly 300 drivers in Michigan voted in favor of the move in May.

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Under Armour’s seeks savings from streamlined supply chain strategy

Supply Chain Dive

The sportswear company is primarily focused on enhancing cross-channel capabilities and end-to-end planning.

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U.S.-Backed Angola Rail Plan Secures $200M From Key Bank

Supply Chain Brain

The project is part of a U.S. plan to secure access to critical minerals such as copper and cobalt in a region where China has been dominant.

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Manufacturing production hits 4-year low: August PMI

Supply Chain Dive

Increasing inventories and cratering demand are creating “one of the most worrying signals witnessed since the global financial crisis,” according to S&P.

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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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Watch: How to Become a ‘Customer of Choice’ to Your Suppliers

Supply Chain Brain

Miguel Cossio, senior research director with Gartner, explains the concept of “customer of choice,” and how it relates to buyer-supplier relationships.

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The SOVRA Interview (sincere, highly intelligent, and, most importantly, authentic.)

Procurement Insights

Mergers, Acquisitions, and the Consolidation of disparate platforms rarely, if ever, work well for solution providers or end customers. On August 26th, I wrote the following post regarding my take on the MDF Commerce, KKR, and SOVRA vision – [link] On August 27th, I wrote a follow-up post stating that I was “stepping back from covering this solution provider.

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Mediterranean Nations Push for United Approach to Water Conservation

Supply Chain Brain

Cyprus agriculture minister Maria Panayiotou said that Europe experienced its worst drought conditions in 500 years in 2023.

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If a solution provider had to set aside 25% to 50% of their sales proceeds to refund for a failed implementation, what percentage of clients would they not take on?

Procurement Insights

Today’s takeaway message is in the title. While you think about an answer, here are some posts that you will likely find quite helpful: Are we at the beginning of a procurement industry “brain drain?” Madison Avenue ooops.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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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Cathay Pacific Cancelled Flights After Component Failure on Airbus A350 Aircraft

Supply Chain Brain

Airline says 15 jets need new part after Rolls-Royce engine problem.

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Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 2: Supplier Information Management

CPO Rising

Last week we started a series of articles on supplier management. In that article, we covered some of the functionality that’s needed across all the components of supplier management. This… The post Magnus Mondays — The Supplier Management Tech Series — Part 2: Supplier Information Management appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Our Procurement Tech Maps: SME, Mid-Market, and now Enterprise

The Procuretech Podcast

In this week's episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads dives into the power of our Tech Maps and how they can simplify your search for the right procurement technology. Whether you're part of a small business, mid-market company, or a large enterprise, Tech Maps from ProcurementSoftware.site offer a tailored approach to finding the technology that best fits your needs.