All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 22, 2025

Chinese New Year (CNY) is not just a major cultural event; its a pivotal moment for global supply chains.

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Supply Chain Queen

JANUARY 19, 2025

10 Sustainable Supply Chain Technology Trends Transforming Business in 2025 Meta Description: Discover how AI, blockchain, and other emerging technologies are revolutionizing sustainable supply chain management in 2025. Learn about key innovations driving environmental and business value. Reading time: 8 minutes In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainable supply chains are more important than ever.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 22, 2025

As consumer demand has spurred increased production, companies have expanded their supply chains and added new vendors. Each step in this process from manufacturing to transportation generates carbon emissions. This, in turn, contributes to global warming, which has exacerbated the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, including hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and more.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 19, 2025

Its always a nervous time for us at Procurement Leaders as we round the New Year and start preparing for some milestone activities in the coming months. Our Americas Procurement Congress in March, the World Procurement Congress in May and, the cause of most of those nerves, the World Procurement Awards that follow WPC. Why the nerves? Waiting for the community to submit entries to our awards programme is one of those anxiety-riddled periods: Will people invest the time?

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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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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2025

Most people today are active online, using computers and smartphones to search for services and goods nearby. Thats why local SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is critically important for any business operation, and Supply Chain Management is no exception. If you are looking for ways to improve your supply chain management performance, e.g., by cutting costs and saving time, you must consider leveraging local SEO.

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Supply Chain Queen

JANUARY 19, 2025

Women in Sustainability Leadership: Pioneering Innovation in 2025 Meta Description: Discover how women leaders are transforming corporate sustainability in 2025. Learn about pioneering innovations in circular economy, supply chain transformation, and environmental stewardship from top female sustainability executives. Keywords: women in sustainability, female sustainability leaders, corporate sustainability, circular economy, sustainable supply chain, environmental innovation, women.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 20, 2025

Today Im joined by Werner, a company focused on delivering multi-modal solutions to help shippers get their goods delivered safely and on time. Werner is one of the largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a diverse range of transportation services. From intermodal and cross-border transport to final mile and expedited services, its multi-modal solutions are built for businesses demanding precision, flexibility, and speed.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Want to optimize your supply chain metrics and drive significant improvements? Understanding and tracking key supply chain metrics is essential. This guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to make data-driven decisions, achieve your business goals, and boost your supply chain metrics. 1. Customer OTD (On-Time Delivery) % Definition One of the most critical KPIs in supply chain metrics is the percentage of order lines delivered to the customer within the agreed-upon timeframe.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 23, 2025

Investing in automation and the workforce will lead to increased cargo and more jobs, writes National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors CEO Eric Hoplin.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 20, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of ContractSafe and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution. The provider offers end-to-end CLM capabilities and is a popular option among SME organizations, with an increasing stake in midsize to large enterprise companies. ContractSafe focuses on ease of use and attacking common contract management pain points, such as lack of visibility, poor organization and lengthy/expensive implementations.

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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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Arkestro

JANUARY 24, 2025

Press Releases / Arkestro’s Museum of Procurement Moves to Arizona State University Arkestro’s Museum of Procurement Moves to Arizona State University Revolutionary Exhibit Explores Procurement’s Evolution and Inspires the Next Generation of Supply Chain Leaders TEMPE, Ariz. and SAN FRANCISCO, CA, January 24, 2025 Today, Arizona State University (ASU) has become the newest host for Arkestro’s one-of-a-kind Museum of Procurement – a traveling exhibit that celebra

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2025

Storage facilities are essential to countless businesses but also present significant risks. One oversight or momentary lapse can result in costly interruptions, injuries, or severe consequences. Safety culture is not merely a preventative measure against incidents but the impetus behind business growth. With a safe warehouse , productivity rises, employees are valued, and the bottom line benefits.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 22, 2025

Importers should maintain communications with suppliers and diversify shipping modes and routes.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 23, 2025

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. Apple has made famous the use of ‘should-cost’ modeling and benchmarking as a cornerstone of effective procurement organizations for the past few decades, which has led many companies, big and small, to adopt the practice. The momentum around this ‘best practice’ has been further accelerated by the marketing efforts of market intelligence companies selling data and even a few purpose-built software plat

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 22, 2025

Despite advances in artificial intelligence, many manufacturers still rely on traditional methods and outdated equipment, limiting their ability to capitalize on AI's potential.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 20, 2025

According to research, the Supply Chain Management Software market in Saudi Arabia is estimated to reach US$58.31m by 2029 Leveraging JAGGAER’s intelligent Source-to-Pay and supplier collaboration platform, the partnership with TForce will support Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation objectives Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 January 2025 : JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, has announced a strategic partnership with Saudi-based company Te

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 21, 2025

The retail giant will fund the buildout of more than 400 accelerated pickup and delivery centers as part of its agreement with Symbotic.

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Positive Purchasing

JANUARY 20, 2025

Due to digital transformation, hybrid work models, and AI advancements , the procurement landscape has undergone significant transformations. These changes have reshaped how procurement professionals collaborate and execute their tasks. In this new era, collaboration in procurement has become critical for achieving efficiency and innovation. In our latest blog, we invited Kathleen Harmeston to share her thoughts on this changing field.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 19, 2025

The ways to find and buy items online with instant processing had changed the customers’ views on the whole chain. But convenience is not the only trait of a click-to-buy process. With the rise in online marketplace value, so too does the pressure to deliver products fastly and cheaply. Here, we get another central point, the capital. We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 22, 2025

The benefits of a knowledge management system go beyond simply being able to capture the quirks of a demanding customer, or the quickest way around a persistent traffic jam.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 21, 2025

December volumes were up 11% year over year, with global spot rates resting at $2.99 per kilogram.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2025

The supply chain management industry is growing and changing before our very eyes, and new technologies are at the very heart of that change. In the same way that a solid supply chain is the cornerstone of business efficiency and effectiveness, investing in supply chain innovation technology can help improve your business processes and cost margins while giving you a strong advantage over your competitors.

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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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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Logistics Metrics KPIs are the hub of innovations. As Peter Drucker said, “If you can’t measure it, you cannot improve it.” In this blog, we’ll explain how our logistics KPIs dashboard can help you improve your logistics performance. Logistics Metrics Operation Activities In summary, a typical logistics metrics operation has five main activities, which can be divided into several sub-activities.

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Planergy

JANUARY 21, 2025

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 24, 2025

Ground shipping costs are projected to drop slightly year over year in Q1, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2025

How can you ensure that your supply chain team are consistently up-to-speed with the modern supply chain landscape? A well-defined supply chain competency framework can be extremely useful. It sets out the skills and capabilities required for each role within your supply chain function and gives clear paths for development for all of your staff. Lets take a look at the main competencies that your framework needs to address, along with why theyre important and how you can invest in them to furthe

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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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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

“Within the TOC are three main principles: convergence, consistency, and respect. Convergence: This principle suggests that a complex system is actually simpler to manage because tweaking, adjusting, or correcting just one aspect will impact and change the whole system for the better.” Simplilearn, Jul 23, 2024 STEP 1 – WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO STEP 2 – ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTION “Why does Gartner’s conceptual framework for executing AI look more lik

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Planergy

JANUARY 20, 2025

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 22, 2025

Companies face a multifaceted balancing act of controlling costs, stopping fraud and maintaining engagement and flexibility for customers.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 24, 2025

[Editors Note: Todays article is a guest post from Blake Wetzel, CEO of AIQ, a leader in procurement consulting and e-auctions. AIQ provides an end-to-end service, from performing the spend… The post Guest Article: Layoffs Havent Worked. Its Time to Try Something New. appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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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.

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