All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 4, 2024

The counterfeiting merchandise market has boomed over the last few years.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 7, 2024

Carrier executives are beginning to show optimism for a rate recovery, which could spell rising costs for customers.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2024 SolutionMap and TechMatch℠ procurement technology rankings, which include 79 procurement technology vendors. Known as the most data-centric functionality assessment of procurement technologies in the industry, SolutionMap Insider put these 79 procurement technology vendors through rigorous functionality and capability assessments via 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories, with mandatory demos and

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 7, 2024

A procurement playbook is a comprehensive document or set of guidelines that outlines the processes, procedures, best practices, and standards for managing procurement activities within an organization. It serves as a reference guide for procurement professionals and other stakeholders involved in purchasing goods and services. Key components typically found in a procurement playbook include: Procurement policies and procedures: Clearly defined rules and regulations governing procurement process

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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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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 4, 2024

“Procurement is not a job, it’s a responsibility,” are words that will be nagging at the minds of a hundred procurement executives, following an impassioned speech by Henkel CPO Bertrand Conqueret in Frankfurt last week. As a founding member of Together for Sustainability (TfS) and a cofounder of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Bertrand was taking advantage of a prompt offered by the outgoing CPO of Innio, Thomas Janvier.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 7, 2024

Here are five strengths leaders bring to foster trust and promote ethical conduct.

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 6, 2024

Ok, so we all agree that us procurement people are powerhouses to yield good results, well most of the time! We all love a good simile or metaphor or what ever it is, and they can be quite useful in getting down to the core qualities of something in one fell swoop. In a busy department, when trying to get to know your workmates, there is good way of getting to know each other, what fruit would you be?

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Spend Matters

MARCH 4, 2024

Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of Sievo’s procurement analytics solution. It also suggests elements to consider when looking at Sievo as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provides a history and overview of Sievo’s analytics solution and a company-level SWOT analysis and profiles of competitors.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 4, 2024

Large buyers have been pressuring suppliers, dragging down smaller, private firms’ operational efficiency, according to RapidRatings analysis.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

MARCH 6, 2024

PepsiCo is known for its iconic food and beverage items, but it required partnering with other organizations to truly remake its supply chain on a journey to be “always everywhere” for its customers.

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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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Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

I asked my assistant to help me mock up a strategic sourcing framework and she did a fairly good job but made a few mistakes. Can you spot the mistakes! She’s added in category analysis twice and then she added a RFQ before a PQQ which means the flow isn’t quite right. A RFQ is used for low cost purchases and a PQQ is typically used for higher cost tenders.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 3, 2024

As businesses struggle to conform their supply chains to the ever-changing the needs of the market, they’re constantly reminded of one core truth: In the end, it’s all about the money.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 8, 2024

Executives' 2024 priorities make sense given geopolitical tensions and the rising costs of raw materials and other inputs, said Boston Consulting Group's Paul Goydan.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) comes in many forms and despite being a consistent ‘hot topic’ for well over a decade now, continues to grow and evolve each year in the procurement industry. In this series of articles, we explore the current state of AI in procurement technology. Today we cover the Risk Management market. We give an overview of its capabilities, a high-level market outline and an introduction to the emerging field of GenAI.

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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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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

MARCH 4, 2024

The promise of faster transactions, lower costs, and widespread executive buy-in are driving AI-powered procurement to deliver new efficiencies and insights.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 4, 2024

Optimizing supply chain readiness and resilience will remain a top priority for the automotive industry in the coming year, as executives manage the convergence of political, economic and environmental risks.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 4, 2024

Large companies will still need to track scope 3 emissions as part of California and European Union requirements, analysts said.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 4, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Sievo and its solution for spend and carbon management analytics. Procurement organizations need effective analysis to make informed decisions, identify cost-saving opportunities, manage risks, and measure and improve performance. Analytics enhances the overall effectiveness and strategic impact of the procurement function within an organization.

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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Software development is one arena where we are already seeing significant impacts from generative AI tools. The benefits are many, and significant productivity gains are currently available to enterprises that embrace these tools. A McKinsey study claims that software developers can complete coding tasks up to twice as fast with generative AI. The consulting firm’s research found, unsurprisingly, that complex coding tasks were not severely affected by the use of generative AI, so worries a

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 6, 2024

Industry consolidation will continue this year as a proving ground for companies’ tech. Two thousand twenty-four will be the year our industry begins to realize the promises of modernity.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 6, 2024

The shipping line’s CEO also said he expects the maritime industry to settle for four alliances instead of three moving forward.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 4, 2024

Part 3 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on a deeper overview of Sievo’s analytics offering, with a detailed look at each of its modules. It concludes with an analyst summary. Part 1 focuses on company background and general capabilities and gives a SWOT analysis and a look at its competitors. Part 2 looks at the solution’s strengths and weaknesses and offers user considerations.

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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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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

MARCH 5, 2024

The long history of academia, industry and students working together to create supply chain solutions has never been more important as complexity increases.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 3, 2024

Ten years after enactment by Congress, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) serialization mandates finally took effect in November 2023. How ready are you?

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 4, 2024

One expert told Trucking Dive the retailer likely assessed it was better off eliminating its private intermodal fleet after reviewing operating costs.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

In the world of business, managing inventory efficiently can make all the difference between success and struggle. Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, optimizing your inventory is crucial for staying competitive and profitable. In this blog, we’ll explore some key inventory optimization strategies that can benefit businesses of all sizes and industries.

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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

Retail Supply Chain

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

MARCH 7, 2024

For shippers, properly assessing market conditions is critical to bid season. Data, when used correctly, can be an asset to this process.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 8, 2024

The administration announced a U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Directive on cyber risk management actions for ship-to-shore cranes manufactured by the People’s Republic of China.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 8, 2024

The retailer’s chief supply chain officer said the federal data platform is helping it avoid reactionary decisions and predict delays.

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Procurement Bulletin

MARCH 3, 2024

Food Logistics Tests Autonomous Trucking Autonomous trucking startup, Kodiak Robotics, are testing a new delivery route to deliver refrigerated freight with their autonomous trucks for logistics company Martin Bower. Martin Bower’s big clients include McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Ikea and Maersk. China’s BYD Could Disrupt the EV Market As the world builds up the demand for EV’s, China’s leading EV manufacturer, BYD is building capacity with factories coming to Brazil, T

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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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