Mon.May 19, 2025

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Lights Out: How Power Failure Shakes the World

All Things Supply Chain

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

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Amazon plans fourth robotics fulfillment center in Virginia

Supply Chain Dive

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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Amazon Plans Robotics Fulfillment Center in Virginia

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon also has robotics fulfillment centers in Louisiana and Texas, and announced another new facility in North Carolina in March.

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Utz’s supply chain overhaul helps nullify tariff impact

Supply Chain Dive

The food manufacturer said it's largely insulated from the levies given its domestic production.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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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Aligning Finance and Procurement — Phase 3: A path to collaboration

Spend Matters

In our In-Depth Guide , we introduce our series which is based on the critical roles finance and procurement play in shaping an organizations financial health and operational efficiency. Each function’s objectives often overlap, particularly in areas such as financial reporting, cost management, budgeting and data-driven decision making, so when procurement strategies align with finance-led initiatives, organizations gain greater financial visibility, improved efficiency and stronger risk

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Rite Aid to close 2 distribution centers

Supply Chain Dive

The beleaguered drugstore chain will shutter Washington and Maryland facilities in June as it navigates its second bankruptcy filing since 2023.

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SharkNinja to pull China-based manufacturing to avoid tariffs

Supply Chain Dive

The company has relocated its primary manufacturing operations to Southeast Asia as part of its tariff mitigation strategy, which also involves negotiating concessions with suppliers.

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468: Make Intelligent Purchases Driven by Data, with ProcurementIQ

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Today Im joined by ProcurementIQ , a company whose talented team of analysts, editors, sales, client services, management and support members work hard to serve the specific needs of procurement departments every single day. Recognized as a trusted and independent source of procurement research, ProcurementIQ offers a comprehensive library of data and analysis on over 1,000 categories.

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Cost-saving strategies you’ll want to implement in 2025

Supply Chain Dive

As the supply chain remains unpredictable, brands look for tactics to remain profitable.

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Boost Efficiency: Bring Your Own LLM to Pipefy

Pipefy

Artificial intelligence is already a key player in the workflows of companies striving for greater efficiency, personalization, and scalabilityespecially when it comes to process automation platforms powered by AI Agents. Now, Pipefy enables you to bring your own LLM (Large Language Model) to the platform , unlocking new levels of intelligent automation and control over data and responses.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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Startup to scale-up: Choosing a 3PL that grows with you

Supply Chain Dive

The right 3PL partner can be the catalyst for scaling a retail brand at any stage.

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Agile BPM: How to Combine Agility with Traditional Process Management

Pipefy

In todays fast-paced worldwhere change happens at the click of a buttonrigid, traditional process management models are increasingly misaligned with market demands. But dont worry, that doesnt mean you need to throw everything out the window. Enter Agile BPM an approach that merges the structure of business process management with the adaptability of agile methods.

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How to Use Predictive Analytics to Streamline Cross-Border Logistics

The Network Effect

The post How to Use Predictive Analytics to Streamline Cross-Border Logistics appeared first on The Network Effect.

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How to Choose the Right AI Agent for Your Process Automation

Pipefy

Ever wondered why so many automation projects hit a wall soon after launch? More often than not, the answer lies in the technology choiceor more precisely, when a company don’t choose the right AI agent for process automation. With the explosion of AI solutions targeting business operations, countless platforms now promise to “automate everything.” But not every AI tool is built to deliver real value in the complex, ever-changing world of process management.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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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Snapshot Post (250 words or less): Why tech consolidation and connectivity isn’t business integration in 2025

Procurement Insights

“A survey of 35 CPOs identified ‘procurement as the owner of the single-source-of-truth platform for external cost’ as the highest priority for high-value analytics.” – McKinsey & Company (September 2023) Your Single Source of Truth (SSoT) is not based on the consolidation and connectivity of your organization’s technology; it’s based on the intelligent integration of your business in the key areas of data integrity, user expectations, Human and AI A

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Process Diagnosis: 5 Questions That Reveal Where You’re Wasting Time (and How to Fix It)

Pipefy

Ever feel like your team is constantly busy, but the results take forever to show? Chances are, the issue lies in your processesor more specifically, in how theyre being executed. Running a process diagnosis is the first step toward shifting from fire-fighting mode to a smart operation. But dont worrythis doesnt require an expensive consultant or a months-long project.

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The Future of Procurement Companies: Digital, Decentralized, or Both?

Procurement Freelancers

Summary: The Future of Procurement Companies: Digital, Decentralized, or Both? Procurement companies are evolving rapidly… The post The Future of Procurement Companies: Digital, Decentralized, or Both? first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Let the carbon-reduction race begin

Procurement Leaders

When Haleon CPO Richard Crane ( pictured above ) took to the stage at the World Procurement Congress last week he began by sharing the irony of asking a staunch capitalist (himself) to talk about the issue of sustainability. Sure, he said, we all care about the planet, but he is firmly in the Milton Friedman camp when it comes to his thoughts about the role corporations have in society that is to maximise profit and financial returns to shareholders.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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US signals reciprocal tariffs will return for some countries

Supply Chain Dive

The White House will alert countries of their specific rates in the next two to three weeks, President Donald Trump said Friday.

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