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Thursday, February 13, 2025 · Brian Straight
Amazon has revolutionized many industries, including logistics and fulfillment, in part because of a culture that encourages innovation rather than discouraging ideas.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 · Brian Straight
Gartner research identified three common mistakes organizations make when undergoing a supply chain reorganization, and offers alternative approaches to success.
Monday, February 10, 2025 · Brian Straight
A global survey of over 5,000 small and midsized businesses by DHL Express found that while most businesses are interested in sustainable delivery options, few are willing to dedicate significant resources to building sustainable delivery options
Friday, February 7, 2025 · Brian Straight
The use of AI is exploding in procurement, but despite the need to upskill the workforce to match a digitized future, many companies are slow to invest in training.
Thursday, February 6, 2025 · Brian Straight
A Dun & Bradstreet survey finds a decline in business optimism for Q1 as geopolitics, slow global economic growth, and trade policy concerns worry global businesses.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 · Brian Straight
PwC operations transformation partner Carla DeSantis says tariff mitigation should be only one data point in a supply chain optimization plan, which should be centered around holistic thinking.
Friday, January 31, 2025 · Brian Straight
A White House spokesperson said President Donald Trump has approved tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China as of Feb. 1. It is unclear if there will be any exceptions.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 · Brian Straight
Not all tariffs are equal. Gartner Supply Chain experts believe there is opportunity in a world of tariffs for companies that are proactive in assessing their business.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 · Brian Straight
As much discussion and deployment of artificial intelligence took place in 2024, 2025 is shaping up to be an even bigger year. This year will likely see the acceleration of AI, and specifically Generative AI, into everyday business functions.
Friday, January 3, 2025 · Brian Straight
A new year brings the same concerns for procurement teams. Managing through disruption continues to be a top challenge requiring new partnerships and improved resiliency.