Topic: Procurement & Sourcing


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Beyond the ESG debate: How responsible procurement builds stronger supply chains

Thursday, October 16, 2025 · Jennifer Jewson, president of Together for Sustainability
Even as ESG faces political headwinds, U.S. chemical companies are proving that responsible procurement isn’t just about compliance—it’s a catalyst for resilience, innovation, and long-term value creation.

One week to go: Don’t miss the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference in Nashville

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 · SCMR Staff
With just one week remaining, the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference promises three days of innovation, insights, and networking in Nashville—spotlighting AI, automation, and industry leadership across logistics, CPG, food and beverage, and life sciences.

Optimizing procurement analytics with Generative AI and automated data visualization

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 · Dr. Thomas Koch, Shen Yeong Loo and Mariana Dias Pennone
A new MIT SCM capstone project demonstrates how a Generative AI-powered chatbot can transform procurement analytics by replacing static dashboards with conversational, data-driven insights that accelerate decision-making and reduce manual reporting tasks.

Exploited trust: What GoAnywhere reveals about supply chain weak links

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 · Frank Balonis, CISO, Kiteworks
The exploitation of GoAnywhere’s managed file transfer systems by Storm-1175 exposes how fragile and interconnected today’s digital supply chains have become—and why organizations must move from reactive patching to proactive, trust-based resilience.

Inside the innovation rooms: NextGen’s small group sessions showcase real-world success

Monday, October 13, 2025 · SCMR Staff
Featuring case studies from AutoScheduler, Cycle Labs, GreyOrange, Hai Robotics, Imaginnovate, TGW Logistics, and eSoft Labs, these sessions deliver hands-on insights into how innovation is solving today’s toughest supply chain challenges.

Green procurement and tariff resilience: Strategies from Canadian auto suppliers for U.S. automakers

Friday, October 10, 2025 · Corrine Chen
Canada’s small-scale auto parts suppliers leveraged green procurement principles such as urgency, coalition building, transparent communication, and structured empowerment to navigate the 2025 tariff crisis, turning sustainability capabilities into a lasting competitive and…

Uber Freight, RXO, C.H. Robinson headline 3PL/logistics track at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Thursday, October 9, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will feature 50+ senior executives, dynamic sessions, and awards honoring the industry’s best in AI, automation, robotics, and digital transformation, including a robust 3PL/logistics track featuring Uber Freight, RXO, C.H. Robinson,…

How to build a smarter WMS implementation

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 · Sreekumar Somasundaram
Successful warehouse management system implementation requires more than software deployment—it’s a strategic, iterative process that aligns technology, operations, and people to achieve lasting performance gains.

Dole, Walmart among leading CPG and consumer companies to present at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will feature 50+ senior executives, dynamic sessions, and awards honoring the industry’s best in AI, automation, robotics, and digital transformation, with a strong CPG and consumer goods lineup including Dole Packaged Foods, Walmart,…

Insight by day, entertainment by night at NextGen 2025

Monday, October 6, 2025 · SCMR Staff
After a day of big ideas and bold insights, unwind at the W Nashville with exclusive live performances from Nashville favorites Teddy Robb, DJ Jordan Grace, and award-winning songwriter Matt Jenkins.

Boardrooms, tariffs, and trust: Supply chains at a crossroads

Friday, October 3, 2025 · Brian Straight
A keynote panel led by CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco brought together Gina Raimondo, Craig Jones, Tanja Dysli, and Alex LeWei to examine board-level engagement, trade uncertainty, and the partnerships needed for resilient supply chains.

Freight, AI, tariffs, automation highlight small group sessions at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Thursday, October 2, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will feature 50+ senior executives, dynamic sessions, and awards honoring the industry’s best in AI, automation, robotics, and digital transformation, including in-depth small group sessions covering freight markets, strategy,…

Diageo, Dole, headline food & beverage focus at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will feature 50+ senior executives, dynamic sessions, and awards honoring the industry’s best in AI, automation, robotics, and digital transformation, including a strong food & beverage track with leaders from Diageo, IFMA, Dole…

Taming the tariff trap: Four strategies to reduce supply chain cost

Friday, September 26, 2025 · Om Prakash
Tariff volatility is reshaping global supply chains. A four-lever framework—spanning engineering, compliance, sourcing, and commercial strategy—can reduce tariff impacts by up to 80% while strengthening resilience.

Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Regeneron to highlight life sciences speakers at 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference

Thursday, September 25, 2025 · SCMR Staff
The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference will feature 50+ senior executives, dynamic sessions, and awards honoring the industry’s best in AI, automation, robotics, and digital transformation, including top life sciences companies such as Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson,…
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