Wed.Feb 05, 2025

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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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Tata Elxsi, partners Minespider on Battery Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, has joined forces with Minespider, a blockchain-powered traceability solutions provider, to launch MOBIUS+, an advanced battery lifecycle management platform. Designed to address the growing need for sustainability, compliance, and performance optimization in the battery industry, MOBIUS+ aims to revolutionize the way batteries are managed from production to recycling.

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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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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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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Leveraging Sustainability in Logistics Software for Green Shipping

Loginext

Discover how logistics management software enhances sustainability by optimizing routes, reducing emissions, and promoting eco-friendly supply chain operations. The post Leveraging Sustainability in Logistics Software for Green Shipping appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Why Neglected Software Maintenance Crumbles Supply Chain Resilience

Exiger Perspectives

Are you prepared to tackle the growing risks of outdated software systems? Why Neglected Software Maintenance Crumbles Supply Chain Resilience Software is the backbone of most operations, from enterprise tools to critical infrastructure. Yet, many organizations fail to prioritize regular maintenance, resulting in vulnerabilities that could compromise their success and security.

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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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Embracing Digital Evolution: Overcoming Legacy System Challenges in Fashion

IT Supply Chain

By James Zhou (pictured) Sales Manager for Fashion & Retail, Absoft The post Embracing Digital Evolution: Overcoming Legacy System Challenges in Fashion appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Smoothing the Peaks: Navigating Capacity Optimisation in Retail

IT Supply Chain

By Stuart Douglas (pictured) Product Lead, Forecasting & Replenishment, RELEX Solutions The post Smoothing the Peaks: Navigating Capacity Optimisation in Retail appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Complete Guide to Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Strategic Sourcing

Jaggaer

Complete Source to Pay cycle and Strategic Sourcing Guide An optimized Source-to-Pay (S2P) process helps businesses enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and improve supplier collaboration. Strategic sourcing plays a critical role in this transformation, ensuring organizations secure the best value while mitigating risk. Explore the fundamentals of S2P, best practices in strategic sourcing, and the key steps for a successful digital transformation.

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The Growing Role of Live Streaming in Supply Chain Management

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Growing Role of Live Streaming in Supply Chain Management appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Oracle Launches AI Software for Supply Chain Management Platform

Supply Chain Brain

The AI system can provide insights into best practice operating procedures for procurement advisors, as well as data on product forecasts for suppliers.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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Delivery Efficiency is Paramount for Profitability during a Challenging 2025

IT Supply Chain

By Andrew Tavener (pictured) Head of Marketing, Descartes The post Delivery Efficiency is Paramount for Profitability during a Challenging 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Pfizer & Taulia: Insights into Digital Finance

Taulia

Pfizers work with Taulia, including evaluating capabilities and fostering strong partnerships The post Pfizer & Taulia: Insights into Digital Finance appeared first on Taulia.

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Turning the Media Into an Ally During a Food Recall

Supply Chain Brain

Rather than asking how can we avoid negative publicity during a recall?, food businesses can flip the question to how can we harness the power of the media to help us protect the public and our brand?

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Modern Slavery in Global Supply Chains: Essential Tools for Transparency and Compliance

Exiger Perspectives

Executive Summary Gain Supply Chain Visibility and Eliminate Modern Slavery Risks As global regulations on modern slavery grow stricter, multinational corporations face increased pressure to ensure transparency and compliance in their supply chains. Noncompliance can lead to financial penalties, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. Exigers platform offers a risk-illuminated knowledge graph, leveraging proprietary and open-source data to map supplier networks down to the raw material

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Logistics Firm Ferrari Group’s IPO Seeks Up to €205M

Supply Chain Brain

Ferrari Groups listing will serve as a fresh indicator of whether European IPO activity can build on last years European volumes that topped $20 billion.

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Changes to Handing of Imported Parcel Shipments from China causes Some Chaos

Supply Chain Digest

USPS Stops but Quickly Restarts Import Processing Halt, ending de minimis Exemption

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Volvo Tags Waabi to Develop AI System for Autonomous Semi-Trucks

Supply Chain Brain

Waabi's AI-powered system is designed to allow vehicles to adapt to a variety of different driving conditions and scenarios on roads.

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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

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Robots Still Cannot Do it All in the Warehouse

Supply Chain Digest

New York Times Article Says Many Simple Tasks in the Warehouse beyond Robot Capabilities

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The High Cost of Neglected Software Maintenance

Exiger Perspectives

Table of Contents A casual glance around your home, office, a hospital, or a factory will reveal that software enables every aspect of our lives, from business operations to consumer applications. It is everywhere and it is crucial. And just like physical infrastructure, software requires regular maintenance to stay reliable and secure. JC Herz, Exigers SVP of Cyber Supply Chain, explored this topic in her recent paper in Henry Stewart Publications Cyber Security: A Peer-Reviewed Journal Volume

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Five Priorities for Public Sector Procurement in 2025 – and Beyond

Jaggaer

2024 was widely recognized as a landmark year for elections, with over sixty countries holding significant polls. Across continents, incumbent governments faced mounting dissatisfaction as citizens demanded improved public services. Many taxpayers feel their contributions fail to deliver value for money, citing delayed infrastructure projects, rising costs, and public services struggling to meet growing demand.

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Update on U.S. Tariffs Imposed on Canada, China and Mexico

Supply Chain Matters

Much has occurred since our update on the announcement by the Trump Administration for imposing 25 percent import tariffs being placed on imported goods from either Canada and Mexico , or an added 10 percent import on goods imported from China. Financial and general media have been quick to point out the sheer economic scope of such tariffs. According to Bloomberg , in the first 11 months of 2024, the combined value of U.S. trade with Canada amounted to $699 billion, and with Mexico , $776 billi

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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The Fight for Control of the Panama Canal

Supply Chain Brain

Although Trump has repeatedly said he wants the U.S. to retake the Panama Canal, his actual goals could fall well short of that.

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The End of De Minimis: How the Trump Administration’s Trade Crackdown May Reshape Supply Chains and Global E-Commerce

Logistics Viewpoints

The Trump Administration’s executive order targeting imports from China, Mexico, and Canada has significantly impacted global supply chains. The order focuses on tightening the “de minimis” exemption, which previously allowed foreign e-commerce companies to ship numerous small packages to the U.S. without paying taxes. For logistics and supply chain companies, this change will have major impacts, influencing customs processing, shipping costs, and e-commerce fulfillment strateg

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The Real Reason Behind the Fight for Control of the Panama Canal

Supply Chain Brain

Although Trump has repeatedly said he wants the U.S. to retake the Panama Canal, his actual goals could fall well short of that.

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