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Rise in demand for interim professionals

Procurement Heads

His colleague, Jack Birch , Senior Manager – Interim Recruitment, shares his update on David’s insight and looks at: Why interims are still in demand IR35 – the repeal of the repeal and its impact Where we are currently seeing demand for interim procurement and supply chain professionals Current interim procurement professional day rates. Why are interims still in demand.

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5 Ways Your Commercial Fleet Can Save on Costs

All Things Supply Chain

Commercial fleets are vital to the economy but managing one can be costly.

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Procurement request guide: Basics, tips and examples

RPF360

Does your procurement team take requests? Listening to and serving stakeholders is a big part of creating a successful procurement team. Fortunately, a procurement request form makes it easy for stakeholders to initiate a project and engage with procurement. At the same time, the procurement managers receive a standardized overview that empowers them to quickly understand the need and assist.

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Salary Negotiation Statistics 2022 — 18 Key Figures?

Procurement Tactics

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Salary Negotiation Statistics 2022 — 18 Key Figures. Salary negotiation can be daunting as sometimes you can feel that you are not in a position to negotiate your salary. However, today, many recruiters have positive remarks about potential employees who do this. .

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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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Sustainable procurement – setting up procedures

ABC of Procurement

Planning to Implement Sustainable procurement in your organization? Here is what I am doing. The post Sustainable procurement – setting up procedures first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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What Now for Self-Driving Trucks? How About We Focus on Rail!

Supply Chain Brain

It’s time to admit it: self-driving trucks are hooey. We should instead turn to reviving America’s neglected rail network.

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Procurement Fraud Statistics 2022 — 18 Key Figures

Procurement Tactics

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Fraud Statistics 2022 — 18 Key Figures. Procurement fraud statistics allow you to know how often companies still lose money through fraudulent acts in procurement in 2022. However, what are these statistics?

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DHL eCommerce to hire over 2,000 seasonal workers

Supply Chain Dive

The logistics company is looking to hire sorters and encoders to handle demand for the holidays.

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41% of workers plan to quit

Procurement Heads

41% of workers plan to quit. That’s according to a new piece from Forbes. What impact will this have on the procurement recruitment market? A “mass talent exodus” will only make it trickier for organisations looking to hire at a time when there is still a huge demand for talent. The best candidates will be able to cherry-pick the opportunity that entices them the most.

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The Promising Future of Last-Mile Delivery

Supply Chain Brain

To meet modern customer demands, including same-day delivery and real-time visibility, specialized companies within the last-mile space are needed.

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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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The Role of IT in Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Thoughts on Future Challenges and the Strategic Direction of Supply Chain! Supply chain management is an important aspect of every business because it ensures your business gets the supplies, resources, and materials it needs to fulfill services or deliver products to customers. However, the modern supply chain has become increasingly complex and challenging to manage.

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UPS plans logistics-as-a-service offering to build out revenue streams

Supply Chain Dive

Several of the company’s standalone digital services are involved, including Roadie, Coyote Logistics and Delivery Solutions.

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41% of workers plan to quit

Procurement Heads

41% of workers plan to quit. That’s according to a new piece from Forbes. What impact will this have on the procurement recruitment market? A “mass talent exodus” will only make it trickier for organisations looking to hire at a time when there is still a huge demand for talent. The best candidates will be able to cherry-pick the opportunity that entices them the most.

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Three Small Supply Chain Improvements That Can Greatly Increase Monthly Profits

Supply Chain Brain

In light of today’s era of inflation and a possible recession just on the horizon, now is the ideal time to seek out ways to optimize your business’s processes as a way to cut down on costs. .

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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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5 Reasons for Manufacturing Production Delays!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Manufacturing Toolbox for Next Level Productivity. Manufacturing production delays can be devastating for the core business and others that rely on the manufactured products for their own processes. A delay in one manufacturing plant can have ripple effects across a whole supply chain, which is why it is so important to prevent these delays.

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Aldi tests ecommerce platform, aims to create new delivery service

Supply Chain Dive

The business is working with a tech company to develop its own online grocery platform for use across the U.S.

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Rise in demand for interim professionals

Procurement Heads

His colleague, Jack Birch , Senior Manager – Interim Recruitment, shares his update on David’s insight and looks at: Why interims are still in high demand IR35 – the repeal of the repeal and its impact Where we are currently seeing demand for interim procurement and supply chain professionals Current interim procurement professional day rates. Why are interims still in demand.

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Why Retailers are Pushing Overstock Inventory into the Secondary Market

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers have invested heavily in predictive analytics to drive accurate purchasing. Yet they still have significant overstock problems.

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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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What is supply chain sustainability?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

When your sourcing team chooses what to buy and who to buy from, are you selecting vendors who share the same social values as your brand? When your manufacturing plants produce goods, are you minimizing waste and effectively using finite resources? When fulfilling orders for customers, do you know how your packaging and shipping decisions impact the environment?

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Driver shortage eases slightly in 2022 but likely temporary, ATA reports

Supply Chain Dive

The industry is short about 78,000 drivers, an improvement from last year’s 80,000-person gap estimate, the group’s chief economist said.

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Beeline acquires Utmost: Market, Competitive and Customer Analysis and Recommendations (Part 2)

Spend Matters

Categories: Analysis , Breaking News , Industry News , M&A , Services Procurement & Contingent Labor Management , Solution Providers , SOW Tags: EU , PRO In October, Beeline announced it was acquiring Utmost, a vendor in the contingent workforce and talent management market. Part 1 of our M&A coverage explored the history of the vendor management system (VMS) and where Utmost fits into the modern and increasingly HR friendly equation, alongside a more traditional contingent workforc

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Digitization: Procurement’s Secret Weapon to Weathering the Economic Storm

Supply Chain Brain

While digital transformation of the procurement function has been on the agenda for some time, it’s now the top priority.

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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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Benefits of Strategic Sourcing

Una

Benefits of Strategic Sourcing and Best Practices. By Eric Edwards | November 1, 2022. For decades, procurement professionals saw as much daylight as the basement-dwelling character Milton Waddams in Office Space. These “back-office” workers were seen primarily as clerical support, entering and tracking purchase orders and researching suppliers. And, like Milton, management assumed procurement people were happily left alone in dank office spaces, content having their red staplers by their side.

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3 Port of Oakland terminals reopen following union walkout

Supply Chain Dive

The action by ILWU Local 34, which led to daytime closures, was independent of broader union efforts.

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Future 5 2022: Relish

Spend Matters

Categories: Industry News , Innovation , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Technology Tags: EU , Future 5 Spend Matters is delighted to announce the 2022 roster for our “Future 5” list. For the 4th year in a row, our analysts have highlighted five start-ups that excited them the most. These Future 5 vendors are on track to qualify for next year’s “50 Procurement Providers to Watch” list.

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Watch: Visibility and Security: Critical Issues in Supply Chain Today

Supply Chain Brain

An update on the partnership between Overhaul and Microsoft, discussing the ever-increasing importance of tight security throughout every stage of the supply chain.

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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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Episode 89: Smoothing and Accelerating B2B Cash Flows with Chris Tsai

Una

Episode 89: Smoothing and Accelerating B2B Cash Flows with Chris Tsai. By Kelly Barner | November 2, 2022. Cash flow is top of mind for all corporate leaders today, even with all of the other challenges they are facing. Delays in the cash supply chain can be just as problematic as delays in the physical supply chain, and while procurement is typically focused on negotiating value and savings from suppliers, being more informed about the opportunity that exists in managing cash flows is substanti

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UPS, Overstock to launch returns pilot program

Supply Chain Dive

The initiative is one of several pilots the delivery giant is running as part of its planned logistics-as-a-service offering.

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AvidXchange makes the leap from a ‘A Provider to Watch’ to ‘A Provider to Know’

Spend Matters

Categories: Accounts Payable , Analysis , Payments , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Technology Tags: 50 Providers to Know , EU Spend Matters is delighted to announce the 2022 edition of the “50 Procurement Providers to Know” and “50 Procurement Providers to Watch” lists, released at the SIG Global Executive Summit on October 17. For the 9th year in a row, our analysts debated intensely to determine which companies across 10 procurement technology market sectors deserve closer attention as

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Podcast | The Warehouse Management Dilemma: Pain Points and Cures

Supply Chain Brain

All those warehouses that have survived up to now on old-school manual processes? They're not working anymore.

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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.