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Navigating the Complex Landscape of ESG and Forced Labor Regulations: Insights from IBM’s Conference

Logistics Viewpoints

This regulation, which will be fully enforced starting December 14, 2027, requires companies to ensure their supply chains are free from forced labor at all stages of production. When both regulations are in effect in 2027, the corporate supply chain within which we currently work will be transformed.

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The US FDA’s Phase-Out of Synthetic Food Dyes – Supply Chain Impacts & Challenges

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies may need to revise inventory strategies and adjust procurement lead times accordingly. 3from foods sold in the state, effective January 1, 2027. Additionally, the California School Food Safety Act prohibits six synthetic dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3) in public school meals by the end of 2027.

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New Study Shows Global Trade Compliance Is Not Slowing Down Any Time Soon

Logistics Viewpoints

Set for full enforcement starting December 14, 2027, it requires companies to ensure that all stages of their supply chains are free from forced labor. By 2027, when both the UFLPA and FLR are fully operational, the global supply chain landscape will have transformed significantly. from Canada and Mexico.

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AI in procurement: Applications, Challenges, and Mitigation Strategies

Precoro

Traditionally, procurement has been a process weighed down by manual tasks, fragmented systems, and endless paperwork. Today, procurement is undergoing a transformation. While procurement teams have long worked to add strategic value, Artificial Intelligence (AI) amplifies their impact.

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The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration

By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions.

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Understanding the Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) of Ivalua

ivalua

As Procurement teams are tasked to do more with less in an increasingly complex and uncertain market, digitization has become a must. Procurement leaders have increasingly turned to Spend and Supplier Management platforms to improve decision-making, efficiency and collaboration. Payback in under 6 months.

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­Driving decarbonization with technology

Taulia

This blog highlights key strategies from these recent forums on sustainable procurement and practical tips to achieve impactful results. Additionally, the UK plans to implement its own Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) by 2027, aligning with the EU’s approach to addressing carbon leakage. C above pre-industrial levels.”