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Procurement and Sustainability: A Harmonious Partnership for a Greener Future

Procurement Templates

In an era marked by growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, procurement has emerged as a pivotal player in fostering sustainability within organizations. Procurement, traditionally seen as a function focused on sourcing goods and services at the best possible prices, has now evolved into a strategic driver for sustainability.

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The power of diversity in procurement: Driving business success through inclusion — Part 3 (Technology)

Spend Matters

In today’s diverse society, businesses have a crucial role to play in fostering equality and inclusion. However, the business world often needs to improve to reflect the true diversity of society, both within companies and in their supply chains. To bridge this gap, organizations are increasingly embracing the concept of supplier diversity in their procurement processes.

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5 Common Myths About GPOs

Art of Procurement

At Categorypalooza 2023, Brian Halpin, VP and General Manager at Procure Analytics, led a session on the complexities and opportunities. The post 5 Common Myths About GPOs appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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The Market Speaks: Procurement practitioner requirements and the tech vendor response — SAP

Spend Matters

Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends. But we also endeavor to grow our understanding of the wants and needs of the customers using that tech – the practitioners.

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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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Leveraging Procurement Software with ERP Integration

Fraxion

The advantage of procurement software with ERP integration Companies are looking for ways to stay competitive, and it is no secret that having efficient and streamlined processes is vital to staying ahead of the curve. One critical aspect of business operations is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), a comprehensive software system that integrates various departments and functions within an organization.

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The Warehouse Lights bet-short stories

ABC of Procurement

This is a real-life story on how procurement sometimes has to support the supplier even if the stakeholders are against the idea. The post The Warehouse Lights bet-short stories first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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THE BIG INTERVIEW WITH LAURA DANIEL

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads’ latest Big Interview, Laura spoke with Gemma Burman about her career in procurement and what challenges she and other procurement leaders currently face in the industry. How did you get into Procurement? So, like most people, I didn’t choose procurement. I think it chose me. I started my career at nPower, a large utility company.

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The power of supplier diversity in procurement: Driving business success through inclusion — Part 2 (ROI)

Spend Matters

In today’s diverse society, businesses have a crucial role to play in fostering equality and inclusion. However, the business world often needs to improve to reflect the true diversity of society, both within companies and in their supply chains. To bridge this gap, organizations are increasingly embracing the concept of supplier diversity in their procurement processes.

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Ramping Up Supply Chain Resilience with AI-Powered CLM

Supply Chain Brain

Business systems can’t operate with true effectiveness as stand-alone functions; they must work together for businesses to harvest the most value from their data.

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Amazon unveils end-to-end supply chain services

Supply Chain Dive

Through Supply Chain by Amazon, sellers can have Amazon handle their logistics from manufacturers to customers.

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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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What is ABC Classification? How to Calculate ABC Classification

SCMDOJO

Unlock efficient inventory management with ABC classification. Learn the steps, benefits, and use SCMDOJO's tool for quick analysis.

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Analyst Eye on intake management solutions – Where are they going?

Spend Matters

The term ‘intake management’ has existed for years in a procurement context, but only relatively recently has its role become firmly implemented within the source-to-pay (S2P) software market. That is a result of the added value procurement is required to bring to stakeholders, the need for process user friendliness and adoption, and the so far weakly implemented management of the front end of the end-to-end procurement process.

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The Supply Chain Has a New Paradigm

Supply Chain Brain

Now volatility is end to end, and supply chain planning extends beyond order fulfillment to sustainability and resiliency. The good news: They’ve updated the operator’s manual.

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Amazon Shipping has price edge over top carriers, execs say

Supply Chain Dive

The service won’t add peak season fees this year, unlike FedEx and UPS.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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Where AI Actually Matters in the Supply Chain

The Network Effect

AI is big in supply chain management, but there are places it is ideally suited to, and other areas that are highly problematic. Ranjit Notani explains.

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3 steps to unlock spend synergies through unified language

Spend Matters

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. As a procurement professional myself, I have witnessed and been part of many procurement teams of different maturity levels and sizes. Their shared mission? Enabling business objectives — whether it’s growth, innovation, cost-cutting, compliance or risk management — by gaining control over the addressable spend across the company.

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How to Create and Build a Cyber-Resilient Organization

Supply Chain Brain

Building a cyber-resilient organization is no longer something supply chains can wait to do or invest in over time. It has become a critical priority.

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FDA issues warning letters to 3 baby formula makers

Supply Chain Dive

Perrigo, ByHeart and Mead Johnson received letters as part of the agency's ongoing review of formula manufacturing after years of constrained supply and recalls.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Digital Supply Chain Tops ASCM’s Top 10 Supply Chain Trends for 2024

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The ASCM top 10 supply chain trends for 2024 feature a new number one, but technology trends still dominate the top five overall.

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Powering the future: The synergy of IBM and AWS partnership

IBM Supply Chain Blog

We are in the midst of an AI revolution where organizations are seeking to leverage data for business transformation and harness generative AI and foundation models to boost productivity, innovate, enhance customer experiences, and gain a competitive edge. IBM and AWS have been working together since 2016 to provide secure, automated solutions for hybrid cloud environments.

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Food Prices Resume Decline Despite Lingering Supply Threats

Supply Chain Brain

An index of food-commodity costs fell by 2.1% in August on subdued demand and good outputs of vegetable oils and milk.

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UPS, Teamsters deal could ramp up wage pressure for logistics firms

Supply Chain Dive

Rival FedEx has already laid out plans to increase wages for its employees in October.

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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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359: Women in Supply Chain, Alexis Mizell-Pleasant

Let's Talk Supply Chain

 In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Alexis Mizell-Pleasant – editor, writer, content creator and veteran. Alexis served in the U.S. Navy as an Engineer and Supervisor in the Reactor department engine room onboard the USS Ronald Reagan, before embracing her passion for writing and pursuing a career in media. Benefitting from a diverse resume of communications experience, Alexis is currently Managing Editor of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine

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Unlocking Cost Savings: The Role Of A Purchasing Consultant In Optimising Procurement Strategies

Procurement Freelancers

In an era where every penny counts, businesses are seeking ways to streamline their operations… The post Unlocking Cost Savings: The Role Of A Purchasing Consultant In Optimising Procurement Strategies first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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The Food Supply Chain at Risk: How Can We Secure it?

Supply Chain Brain

Enhanced visibility, paired with purpose-built tools designed to monitor the organization’s most critical applications, along with a strategic response plan, can help manufacturers stay ahead of the curve.

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Dollar General braces for $95M profit hit as it clears inventory

Supply Chain Dive

While it works to reduce stock levels, the discounter is also investing in new planning tools to help manage flows at stores and distribution centers.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Ubotica partners with IBM for one-click deployment of space AI applications

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Space AI leader Ubotica Technologies is partnering with IBM to leverage IBM cloud infrastructure and watsonx.ai components, intending to simplify the process for a developer to get their application running onboard a satellite. With a single click, mutual customers will be able to securely deploy their AI models directly to satellites that use the Ubotica CogniSAT TM platform.

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Selecting Supplier Auditors: A Strategic Approach For Businesses

Procurement Freelancers

In the interconnected world of business, supply chains are the primary backbone of organizations. They… The post Selecting Supplier Auditors: A Strategic Approach For Businesses first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Key Considerations in Evaluating the Popular Near-Shoring Trend

Supply Chain Brain

Near-shoring operations shouldn't be done lightly, but only after looking internally at business goals and externally at the market to make an informed decision.

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G-III slashes inventory by 23% but is ‘not giving it away’

Supply Chain Dive

After last year’s glut, the apparel company has cleared out stock and reined in purchases to free up cash, cut costs and reduce debt.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.