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Impact of Chinese New Year on Supply Chains: Key Strategies

All Things Supply Chain

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

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10 Sustainable Supply Chain Technology Trends Transforming Business in 2025

Supply Chain Queen

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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Modernizing ports is essential for supply chain resilience

Supply Chain Dive

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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Overcoming Barriers to AI Adoption in Manufacturing: A Roadmap for Transformation

Supply Chain Brain

Despite advances in artificial intelligence, many manufacturers still rely on traditional methods and outdated equipment, limiting their ability to capitalize on AI's potential.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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Procurement’s ‘Transformation Era’

Procurement Leaders

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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The Role of Women in Sustainability: Pioneers and Innovators in 2025

Supply Chain Queen

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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The Multiple Benefits of a Smart, Formalized Knowledge Management System

Supply Chain Brain

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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How to Incorporate Local SEO into Supply Chain Management

SCMDOJO

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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Spare your supply chain: The risks and rewards of carbon management

Spend Matters

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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Walmart invests in automation as it sells robotics arm

Supply Chain Dive

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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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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North Carolina Amazon Warehouse to Hold Union Election

Supply Chain Brain

Over the last three years, RDU1 workers have demanded a $5-an-hour raise, longer breaks, more time off, and improved mental health resources.

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How to Overcome International Sourcing Challenges with Expert Guidance

Procurement Freelancers

Sourcing products from different countries offers immense potential for businesses. From accessing cost-effective suppliers to… The post How to Overcome International Sourcing Challenges with Expert Guidance first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Forbes: The First 100 Days: How Logistics Teams Are Preparing For Tariffs

Arkestro

Many of these tactics may be helpful for dealing with price volatility and disruption events more generally, even beyond the scope of tariffs.

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2025 air cargo market poised for growth

Supply Chain Dive

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

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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East Coast Farms Continue to Battle Bird Flu Outbreak

Supply Chain Brain

More than 134 million birds have been affected since the outbreak began in January 2022, killing more than 20 million egg-laying hens in the fall of 2024 alone.

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Optimizing Inventory and Logistics for Luxury Retail

The Network Effect

The post Optimizing Inventory and Logistics for Luxury Retail appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Supply Chain Metrics: Key Indicators for Success

SCMDOJO

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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FedEx, UPS discounts expected to keep rate hikes in check

Supply Chain Dive

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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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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Closing Manufacturing’s Labor Gap Through IT Consolidation

Supply Chain Brain

The current labor shortage in manufacturing shows no signs of going away for the foreseeable future.

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Why should-cost models aren’t sufficient to drive market-competitive cost structures

Arkestro

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 platforms to make these efforts more efficient and accurate.

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The 3% myth: Why suppliers are willing to pay for virtual cards

Spend Matters

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. Virtual payment cards are digital alternatives to traditional plastic credit or debit cards designed for business transactions. They streamline corporate purchasing processes by allowing companies to issue unique card numbers linked directly to their business accounts. These virtual cards enhance control and visibility over spending while simplifying the payment processes for suppliers and vendors.

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How retailers are responding to a wave of returns

Supply Chain Dive

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

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Boost Your ROI with Smart Suppliers Sourcing Solutions

Procurement Freelancers

In the competitive market of today, companies must make every dollar matter. The success of… The post Boost Your ROI with Smart Suppliers Sourcing Solutions first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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CBP Moves to Close 'De Minimis' Loopholes

Supply Chain Brain

CBP estimates that 77% of de minimis shipments in 2023 would have been assessed additional duties had they been subject to the restrictions outlined in the new rules.

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ContractSafe: Vendor Analysis — Contract lifecycle management solution overview, roadmap, user considerations, analyst summary

Spend Matters

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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Mexico creates nearshoring incentives in push for regional integration

Supply Chain Dive

The new package is a pillar of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s long-term plan to bolster the country’s role in North America’s supply chains.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Arkestro’s Museum of Procurement Moves to Arizona State University

Arkestro

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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Ocean Carriers Still Reluctant to Return to Red Sea

Supply Chain Brain

MSC, A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, Hapag-Lloyd AG and CMA CGM Group have all been hesitant to resume operations in the Red Sea.

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Why should-cost models aren’t sufficient to drive market-competitive cost structures

Spend Matters

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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Can Postal Service consolidators capitalize on market ‘chaos’?

Supply Chain Dive

After a disruptive 2024 in terms of operations and pricing, DHL eCommerce, OSM Worldwide and ACI Logistix leaders told Supply Chain Dive how they are evolving to compete.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?