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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All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 16, 2025

This past week, a cyberattack on United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), the main distributor for Whole Foods, delivered a gut punch to America’s food supply chain.

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ivalua

JUNE 23, 2025

Organizations today operate in an environment that demands agility, precision, and forward-thinking strategies to stay ahead of the competition. For Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and their teams, selecting the right Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution is an essential step toward strategic procurement transformation. This decision shapes the efficiency of procurement operations, impacts stakeholder perceptions, and creates measurable business value.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2025

First, Id like to wish every CPO Crunch reader a happy new year and all the best for 2025 with all the challenges and adventures its likely to bring. Before the holidays, I spent a little time sharing how readers might want to prepare for a period of profound uncertainty , increasingly local-first strategies and internal competition for investment in AI.

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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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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 13, 2025

The agreement comes nearly six years after FedEx let its Express and Ground shipping contracts with the e-commerce giant expire.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 23, 2025

Over the past few months we have published about 30 articles as part of our Procurement Digital Transformation Survival Guide series. This content allowed us to explore how procurement transformation really happens, from shifting mindsets to implementing technology. The insights came from multiple perspectives: practitioners, technology leaders and those deep in the middle of change.

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ABC of Procurement

MAY 19, 2025

These two terms confused me for a long time. Here is my understanding of what is what. The post Strategic Procurement vs. Procurement Strategy first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 14, 2025

Pioneering AI/Agent-Based Concepts: Hansen was discussing and implementing AI concepts (like “advanced self-learning algorithms”) in procurement as early as the late 1990s, almost two decades before major analyst firms like Gartner started prominently featuring AI. This longevity and foresight establish him as an undisputed originator and global authority in these areas.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 13, 2025

FedEx had severed its relationship with Amazon in 2019 because of rising competition between the two companies.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In the tumultuous world of trade wars and economic uncertainty, one behemoth stands unwaveringly confident in its ability to navigate the‍ stormy waters of tariffs. General Motors, a titan of the automotive industry, exudes a steely resolve as it declares its readiness to tackle the challenges imposed by the unpredictable tides of trade policies.With a bold spirit and a strategic vision, GM stands ‍poised to demonstrate its resilience in the face of adversity.

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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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Supply Chain Queen

JANUARY 15, 2025

The New Frontier of Work: Where Sustainability Meets Supply Chain Innovation The numbers are staggering: 170 million new jobs created, 92 million displaced by 2030. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals that 22% of current jobs will transform within just seven years. This isn’t merely change it’s a fundamental reimagining of how value.

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 19, 2025

On Monday in April 2025, parts of Spain and Portugal were suddenly plunged into complete darkness.

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ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

If you’re evaluating procurement technology or exploring ways to drive more value from existing systems, chances are you’re looking beyond tactical fixes – you want a smarter, scalable strategy. Spend analysis is often the entry point. That’s because procurement professionals like you are under constant pressure to cut costs, reduce risk, and deliver data-backed insights to the business.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 2, 2025

A focal point of Procurement Leaders’ community activities in 2025 will be exploring how the relationship between procurement and other key internal stakeholders must evolve to meet the demands of this increasingly topsy-turvy world we inhabit. Its nothing new, you might think. Stakeholder engagement is a fundamental part of the role and various approaches exist, including procurement working directly with critical functions aligning itself both physically and metaphorically to help deepe

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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 Dive

MAY 30, 2025

The ketchup maker is aiming to offset the impact of tariffs and weak consumer spending.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 14, 2025

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys. Ruth Orenstein , Senior Director of Product Management at global finance automation specialist, Tipalti, shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 14, 2025

Globally, governments around the world are upgrading their procurement functions with a fresh perspective. The New Government Procurement Act is at the forefront of these reforms, introducing transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public spending. The Philippines has enacted the New Government Procurement Act (Republic Act No. 12009), marking a major step toward streamlining procurement.

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ABC of Procurement

JUNE 3, 2025

Value Engineering is not something Procurement can lead. But, it is difficult to do without the involvement of Procurement The post Value engineering and the role of Procurement first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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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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The Thomas Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Here at Thomas , we've been powering North Americas largest and most active network of B2B buyers and industrial/commercial suppliers for more than 120 years. We understand the challenge of finding the best and most reliable suppliers. That's why we developed the Thomas Network to help you search for qualified manufacturers, distributors, and service companies.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global markets are facing significant uncertainty and negativity, with instability and continued risk expected to impact businesses for the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum. Global conflicts, macroeconomic shocks, and shifting global trade routes are all combining to provide real challenges to modern supply chains, and are driving the uncertainty that organizations feel.

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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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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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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 14, 2025

Workplace safety is a top priority in manufacturing and industrial maintenance operations.

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ivalua

MAY 16, 2025

Rising software costs, lack of procurement oversight, compliance headaches, and clunky vendor management. Sound familiar? If you’ve been feeling the pressure, you’re not the only one. Many organizations are discovering that without clear procurement software best practices, costs spiral, risks multiply, and efficiency stalls. At Ivalua, we’ve helped some of the world’s most complex organizations transform their procurement operations, giving us deep expertise in what works – and what doesn’t.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 2, 2025

In last weeks CPO Crunch I covered the rise of the term agentic in the context of AI and how it has become one of the most-used words in the corporate lexicon in 2025. In doing so, I referenced a piece of thought leadership from over 15 years ago. This week, Im going even further back in history to the early 1980s and the publication in the Harvard Business Review of Peter Kraljics seminal article, Purchasing must become supply management.

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 19, 2025

Once completed, the 3.1-million-square-foot facility will join a roster that includes a Virginia Beach site set to open later this year.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys. Maja Tepeh , Senior Brand Manager at supply chain risk management solution Prewave , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 11, 2025

The company’s success, along with the quality of its products and a good team, depends heavily on effective supply chain management. The tools used by the team often play a crucial role in achieving goals. Starting from delivery monitoring to inventory analysis and demand forecasting. In this context, MacBooks are increasingly becoming the backbone of supply chain teams.

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Arkestro

MAY 28, 2025

Businesses must move beyond reactionary strategies and develop permanent procurement postures that support not merely resilient but antifragile supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 19, 2025

How to Improve Your Software Supply Chain! When you hear the term “supply chain,” you might think of physical goods, logistics, and warehouses. However, software also has a supply chain. The software supply chain refers to the various stages involved in the delivery of a software product, from its initial design to its development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

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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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