February, 2025

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Love in Logistics: How Valentine’s Day Shapes Supply Chains

All Things Supply Chain

Valentines Daya time for grand gestures, sweet surprises, and heartfelt moments shared with loved ones.

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USPS Ground Advantage volume jumps as shipping changes take root

Supply Chain Dive

The Postal Service has secured more direct customer contracts as volume for services used by package consolidators wanes.

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Smart Strategies to Cut Transportation Costs

Supply Chain Brain

Whether youre a logistics manager, supply chain leader, or transportation professional, this webinar will equip you with actionable insights to improve cost efficiency and enhance operational performance.

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How We’ve Made the Problem Too Big: The Challenges of Focusing on Data, Compliance, and Analyst Opinions in Sustainability

Supply Chain Queen

The Reality of Corporate Sustainability Today I’ve spent years watching organizations grapple with sustainability transformations, and I’ve come to a difficult realization: We’ve overcomplicated the path forward. In our eagerness to measure, analyze, and comply, we’ve created a labyrinth of complexity that’s paralyzing action rather than enabling it.

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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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A procurement digital transformation survival guide for practitioners: How to embrace digital without getting lost on the way

Spend Matters

Procurement has evolved from a back-office function to a strategic driver of innovation and value. While technology is at the heart of this shift, jumping on the digital bandwagon isnt always as simple as plugging in some shiny new software. Real transformation demands a mix of creativity, strategy and much patience. Change management isnt a sidekick in this story; its the star of the show.

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MCIPS vs SCMDOJO Procurement Track

SCMDOJO

The world of procurement is constantly evolving, demanding professionals with the right skills and knowledge. Whether you’re just starting your journey or a seasoned pro looking to level up, choosing the right training path is crucial. Moreover, two popular options often considered are the MCIPS qualification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) and the Procurement Track offered by SCMDOJO.

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China targets US farm equipment with latest tariffs

Supply Chain Dive

Mowers and combines are among the more than 50 types of agricultural goods targeted by increased export duties.

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USPS Reverses Decision to Stop Delivering Parcels from China

Supply Chain Brain

Close to half of all parcels entering the U.S. under de minimis exemptions were sent from China, according to a 2023 report by U.S. Congress.

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Essential Procurement Skills for the Leaders of Tomorrow

Skill Dynamics

Modern procurement professionals need to be among some of the most highly skilled workers in any organization, and we want to help you identify exactly what essential procurement skills you need to lead your team as the industry continues to grow and evolve. Were going to examine what skills are necessary for procurement leaders, why theyre important, and how you can effectively train to lead your team in a highly complex and still-growing field.

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Circulor: Vendor Analysis — Traceability and digital product passport solutions overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary

Spend Matters

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Circulor, a blockchain-based traceability solution built to track materials that change physical and chemical states and cannot be tagged nor managed at batch level. Such materials include rare earth minerals, plastic, leather and palm oil. These capabilities are critical for improving the transparency and understanding of global and distributed supply chains and complying with regulations on certain raw materials (e.g. conflict minerals) a

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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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Strategic Sourcing Best Practices – Proven Strategies for Procurement Success

Jaggaer

Strategic Sourcing Simplified: Best Practices for Maximizing Value Strategic sourcing goes beyond cost savings its about making informed decisions that drive long-term value. A successful approach requires careful assessment of supplier bids, followed by structured onboarding, continuous monitoring, and performance measurement. Now well dive into best practices in these critical areas to ensure a more effective and resilient sourcing strategy.

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Tesla’s Supply Chain in Detail: Innovation, Challenges, and Lessons

All Things Supply Chain

Tesla has become a household name in the automotive industry, standing out as a pioneer in the electric vehicle (EV) market and a leader in sustainability efforts.

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De minimis exemption temporarily returns for products from China

Supply Chain Dive

Duty-free treatment for sub-$800 products will end again once systems are put in place to collect tariff revenue more effectively, per the White House.

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U.S. Pharma Companies Weigh a Shift to North America — and Possibly the U.S. — for Drug Production

Supply Chain Brain

Can the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain come home or, at least, get closer to it?

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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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Understanding the bridge between human insight and AI possibilities

Procurement Insights

“AI agents set to revolutionise procurement in 2025. Music to your ears Jon W. Hansen ” – Sheldon Mydat LinkedIn Post (February 9th, 2025) As long as it hits the right notes, Sheldon Mydat. A quick check – you do know that I have been in high-tech for more than 40 years and love and work with AI architecture – I even sold a company I started in 2000 based on self-learning algorithms within a nascent AI platform. – [link] After you read the post, consider the f

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RapidRatings: Vendor Analysis — Financial risk solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary

Spend Matters

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of RapidRatings, a solution built to address financial risk. In todays globalized market, the financial health of suppliers has become a critical concern. It is not that the preoccupation is new, but things have changed, and considering the global business climate and its inherent volatility, they require a more detailed, thorough and predictive approach.

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Source-to-Pay Digital Transformation: Roadmap for Efficiency and Resilience

Jaggaer

The Power of Source-to-Pay Digital Transformation To put it briefly, source-to-pay refers to the entire process that starts with finding, negotiating with, and contracting the suppliers of materials, goods and services, and culminates in the final payment for those items. JAGGAER characterizes the steps in this process as Spend Management, Category Management, Sourcing , and Contracts.

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Is the Gig Economy the Future of Last-Mile Delivery?

All Things Supply Chain

Last-mile delivery is one of the most critical aspects of the supply chain and logistics process. It requires extensive infrastructure, workers and resources to get packages to their final destinations.

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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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US delays tariffs on Mexico to March

Supply Chain Dive

The two countries agreed to negotiate over the next month while collaborating on addressing drug and weapons trafficking.

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Supply Chains 2025: The Uncertainty Principle

Supply Chain Brain

The future contains much uncertainty, but also a wealth of opportunities for innovative and far-thinking enterprises.

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Training For Supply Chain Legal Issues and How To Resolve Them

Skill Dynamics

Risks are guaranteed when dealing with a supply chain, but that doesnt mean you can afford to ignore them. Understanding and addressing any legal issues within your supply chain is vital to ensuring compliance with regulations and developing an effective chain that can operate efficiently and at scale. Your supply chain professionals need high-quality training around supply chain legal issues to make sure that your organization is safeguarded against threats and to navigate legal complexities ea

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Making change less scary for Procurement professionals

Spend Matters

Going all the way back to the philosopher Heraclitus, the only constant has been change, a fact that has only intensified in recent years with global events and technological innovations. However, even though the seminal works on corporate change management are almost two decades old, many organizations fail to navigate change due to the same reasons over and over again.

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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?

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Mastering Strategic Sourcing: Efficiency and Cost Savings in Procurement

Jaggaer

What Is Strategic Sourcing? A Complete Guide Strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. The process creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting.

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ILA to vote on contract Feb. 25

Let's Talk Supply Chain

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is set to make a crucial decision on their labor contract on February 25th. This pivotal vote ‍will determine the future working conditions and terms for the ILA members, impacting a significant segment of the workforce.Understanding the implications of this contract vote requires a extensive analysis of the potential outcomes and their implications for both the ILA and the broader labor landscape.

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USPS regulator pushes back on network overhaul efforts

Supply Chain Dive

The Postal Regulatory Commission says the agency isn't "laying a foundation for success,” while Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asserts the Postal Service is on the right track.

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Tariffs: Their Unintended Consequences, and How to Respond

Supply Chain Brain

Tariffs can be a powerful and effective tool for a large economy. But they can also come with costs and unpredictable consequences.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Procurement Software for SMEs: Our Updated Tech Map

Procurement Software

Procurement software for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) is often an overlooked area. The procuretech space is dominated by solutions geared towards larger enterprises with substantial budgets. However, a closer look reveals a vibrant market of specialised providers catering specifically to the needs of SMEs. This, despite their quieter presence when it comes to marketing.

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From DeepSeek to Deep Research and beyond

Spend Matters

DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company that released its open source DeepSeek V3 LLM (a competitor to OpenAI GPT-4o and others) at the end of 2024 recently released its similarly open sourced (well, mostly open sourced given that model weights are shared, but not the underlying training datasets/code) reasoning-based LLMs DeepSeek-R1-Zero and DeepSeek-R1.

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Strategic Sourcing Success – Techniques Deployed by Leaders in S2P

Jaggaer

Strategic Sourcing Success: Best Practices and Key Strategies Of course, there are many definition s of source-to-pay but put simply, strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. It is a process that creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting.

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ONE teams with LX Pantos for US intermodal services

Let's Talk Supply Chain

In a strategic move to ‍enhance its intermodal services in the United States, ONE has recently announced a collaboration with LX Pantos. This partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to streamline operations‍ adn improve overall efficiency in ‍the transportation industry. With a focus on expanding their reach and delivering exceptional service to customers, the merger between ONE and LX Pantos‍ is poised to bring ‍about significant advanceme

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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