An Inside Look at Procurement Trends with Amazon Business

Supply and Demand Chain Executive interviews Todd Heimes, global director of Amazon Business worldwide, to learn about procurement technology today and the e-commerce giant’s strategy in digital sourcing.

July 7, 2022

An Inside Look at Procurement Trends with Amazon Business

We talk about trends all the time. The trends that continue to impact the daily operations of the supply chain — both positively and negatively.

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The Modern Lean Mandate

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SMEs to Make Major Changes to Sourcing Strategies: Study

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Low-Code API Management Framework

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Mexico Surpasses China as Top Tariff Disruptor: Research

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ORO Labs Acquires ProcureTech

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Global Electronics Supply Chains Shift to Chaos Amid Tariff Mandates

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Supply Chain Industry Reeling from Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty: Fictiv Study

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Trade Wars and Compliance Pressures Weigh on Global Supply Chains: QIMA Report

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