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Developing Agile Procurement Strategies: Thriving Amid Global Trade Disruptions

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Companies leaning heavily on global sourcing? manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. Consequently, when shortages emerged, they had already secured alternative sources, thereby averting a significant disruption to production. For example, U.S.-based

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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

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The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. Proactively adopting cleaner energy sources ensures alignment with these evolving regulations. Advanced route optimization tools further support these goals.

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Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain Compliance

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From balancing cost-efficiency with ethical sourcing to enhancing transparency and integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR), businesses face mounting pressure to align their operations with sustainability, technology, and energy practices. The energy sector provides a compelling example of CSR-driven compliance.

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Context. The Key to Unlocking the Power of Your Supply Chain Data Strategy

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Companies must harness a wide variety of data structures and formats, spanning internal and external sources. Alex Pradhan is the Global Product Strategy Leader and Member of the Executive Leadership team at John Galt Solutions. The Key to Unlocking the Power of Your Supply Chain Data Strategy appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

In response to these challenges, a leading heavy equipment manufacturer selected GEP to redesign its source-to-contract processes and implement a convergent data model to help manage procurement data across its multiple locations.

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10 Ways A Data Gateway Improves Time to Value Across Your End-to-End Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. With a data gateway you can automate data operations, reducing the need for manual intervention and improving overall efficiency.

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Navigating Global Trade Challenges in 2025 (It’s Not Just About Tariffs)

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With companies importing raw materials, components, and finished products, rising tariff rates and customs duties can erode profit margins and disrupt business strategies, especially given the reliance of U.S. moves to raise tariffs on goods from various countries. businesses (and American consumers) on Chinese imports.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions.

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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? The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration details how a multi-level orchestration strategy streamlines procurement processes.

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and monitor suppliers for resilience Tips for diversifying sourcing, (..)

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

One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. 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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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? The paper highlights real-world examples and use cases that demonstrate generative AI's transformative effects on operational efficiency, risk management, and cost reduction.

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LinkedIn + ZoomInfo Recruiter: Better Data for Better Candidates

That's where ZoomInfo Recruiter comes in, helping bridge the gap when job sourcing and communication efforts stall on LinkedIn.

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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Contract Management in Telecom & High-Tech

What’s Inside: Exploring the importance of having a dedicated buy-side contracting team Leveraging tools to enhance efficiency and empower the legal and sourcing teams Establishing processes to gather and analyze contract data to spot trends

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.