All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 9, 2025

In 2025, supply chains are undergoing a fundamental transformation to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence. This article delves into how these two elements, working together, can transform procurement strategies into long-term competitive advantages.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strong supply chain capabilities drive efficiency and develop competitiveness in an oversaturated market. Global disruptions such as COVID-19 have unearthed a wide range of vulnerabilities within international supply chains. They taught businesses that you simply must be prepared for rapid change with contingency plans and alternative solutions ready to go.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 9, 2025

Retailers and manufacturers will continue to diversify their networks while leaning on new technology to safeguard processes and improve customer experiences.

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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 Brain

JANUARY 9, 2025

Flood insurance claims due to Hurricane Helene which swamped southern states in September could ultimately total $7 billion.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 9, 2025

The wholesale retailer’s ability to cut down on delivery times has coincided with an uptick in activity, according to President and CEO Ron Vachris.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 9, 2025

Employers should be prepared for potential disruption caused by the rule, attorneys for law firm Fragomen wrote this week.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 9, 2025

While the exact scope of proposed new tariffs remains unclear, businesses can take proactive steps to prepare and reduce their risk of exposure.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 9, 2025

The consumer goods company derived more than half of its wood pulp from Canada and the U.S. in 2023.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 9, 2025

Capgemini found that customer satisfaction with Gen AI technology has decreased year-over-year, dipping from 41% in 2023 to 37% in 2024.

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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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Spend Matters

JANUARY 9, 2025

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys. Jeff Collier , Chief Revenue Officer, SAP Intelligent Spend and Business Network , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 9, 2025

"You've given us almost zero confidence in the integrity of your supply chains," MP Liam Byrne said to Shein executives in a January 7 hearing in parliament.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 9, 2025

NPI Financial, an IT procurement advisory services company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in helping enterprises identify and eliminate overspending on IT purchases. They reached out to me, and this video interview is why I am glad they did. I will do more research, including having full direct access to clients to hear what they say in a one-on-one, “off-the-cuff,” no-questions-provided-in-advance format.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 9, 2025

The NRF praised the two sides for providing certainty for supply chains, and for helping pave the way for modernization at U.S. ports.

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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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Shapiro Negotiations Institute

JANUARY 9, 2025

Your dream deal is one signature away. The ROI makes perfect sense, and your solution solves real problems. But three stubborn stakeholders keep saying no. Sound familiar? Even the best business case falls flat without strong influencing skills to back it up. Ask any successful sales leader or procurement pro – they’ll tell you the same truth: facts and figures alone never close major deals.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 9, 2025

“The Spirograph is a geometric drawing toy invented by British engineer Denys Fisher and first introduced to the market in 1965. It allows users to create intricate and hypnotic patterns resembling mathematical curves called hypotrochoids and epitrochoids. The toy became immensely popular and has been a favorite among children and adults for decades.” Over the past few months, I have tracked various graphic outputs from analysts and the consulting industry.

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