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Key Takeaways from SAP Spend Connect Live

Logistics Viewpoints

At SAP Spend Connect Live, held October 14-16 in Las Vegas, SAP did make several significant product announcements. Business Network Takeaways While Business Network rolls up into the spend management product development organization, the trading partner collaboration this platform covers extends beyond just sourcing.

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Coupa Inspire 2025 Keynote: Welcome to the Age of Autonomous Trade

Logistics Viewpoints

Coupa Inspire 2025 opened with a bold message from the main stage in Las Vegas: the future of global trade isnt just digitalits autonomous. But now, it’s being activated through AI agents designed to automate sourcing, manage risk in real time, and reduce the friction thats long plagued procurement and finance functions.

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Supply Chain Issues Disrupt Slot Machine Delivery to Casinos!

Supply Chain Game Changer

From the intricate and sumptuous interiors of Las Vegas’ legendary casinos to the readily accessible and latest information on best slot sites in the US, these establishments remain pivotal focal points for both avid thrill-seekers and casual gamers. Other businesses are investigating technological solutions.

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Manifesting Supply Chain Success for LSPs 

BlueYonder

A team from Blue Yonder attended the Manifest 2025 conference in Las Vegas last week, joining more than 7,200 attendees from the field of logistics. If capacity or inventory cant be found in the current network, LSPs can apply AI to extend that network, in seconds, to consider new sources.

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Fred Smith, FedEx founder and parcel industry pioneer, dies at 80

Freight Waves

He was a mentor to many and a source of inspiration to all. In one instance, after a crucial business loan was denied, he took the company’s last $5,000 to Las Vegas and won $27,000 gambling on blackjack to cover the company’s $24,000 fuel bill. He was also a proud father, grandfather, husband, Marine, and friend.

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Boston University’s Sourcing Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Facilities sourcing and construction contracting were centralized in the procurement department. I ate breakfast with Sri Kotha at SAP’s Spend Connect Live Conference in Las Vegas in mid-October. The post Boston University’s Sourcing Transformation appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. There was also a realignment.

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FedEx Founder Fred Smith Dies at 80

Supply Chain Digest

Smith’s pilots were asked to use their personal credit cards to buy fuel and stagger cashing their paychecks.” ( See More Below) CATEGORY SPONSOR: SOFTEON At one point, the company was down to its last $5,000 — which Smith took to Las Vegas and turned into $27,000 playing blackjack. That was enough money to get FedEx through the week.