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Sourcing Solutions

Supply Chain Leaders Should Implement Cost-to-Serve Model: Gartner

To clarify true supply chain costs and profitability, chief supply chain officers should adopt a six-step cost-to-serve model, according to Gartner, Inc.

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Pros to Know: Deloitte Consulting's Umesh Kumar Sharma Details Importance of AI-Driven Solutions for Supply Chain Planning

Deloitte Consulting LLP

We talked exclusively with Sharma about his journey, his goals and AI’s role in building smarter, more resilient supply chains.

Tariffs Threaten to Cancel Halloween and Cripple Christmas

Halloween & Costume Association

Costumes that used to retail for $19.99 will jump to $39.99. Even simple masks, once priced at $4.99, could now cost $9.99, or more.

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Reverse Logistics

Integrating AI and Cross-Sector Collaboration for Seamless Returns Management

An integrated global trade solution, underpinned by AI-driven insights and cross-sector collaboration, is paramount to addressing the complex challenges of international returns. Here's why.

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Impacts of U.S.-China Trade War

Several industries will be significantly impacted by the recent tariff changes due to reliance on either Chinese or U.S. manufacturing, the uniqueness of their products, and the profit margins within the sectors.

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Sourcing Solutions

Emerging Regions May Offer Opportunities for Global Trade: QIMA Study

For the first time since the pandemic, China’s relative share in the sourcing portfolios of Western buyers has diminished. This suggests that North American and European supply chains are intensifying efforts to reduce dependency on China.

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Procurement Software

Pros to Know: B-Stock's Joe Dube Talks Sales Price Optimization

B-Stock Solutions, Inc.

We talked exclusively with Dube about applying AI and machine learning to data, sales price optimization and the benefits of partnering with 3PLs.

Sourcing Solutions

Pros to Know: ALOM's Brandon Hulse Talks Hazmat Compliance Programs

ALOM Technologies Corp.

We talked exclusively with Hulse about the importance of negotiated contracts, what it takes to implement a Hazmat certification and compliance program and why gathering freight data is crucial to the future of supply chains.

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Sourcing Solutions

Pros to Know: RapidRatings' James Gellert Talks Drivers of Stress and Distress in Middle Market

We talked exclusively with Gellert about rating private companies for clients, the drivers of stress and distress in middle market and why young professionals shouldn't assume everything's been done already.

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Pros to Know: Miebach's Pablo Gonzalez Talks Advantages of AI and Automation

Miebach Consulting

We talked exclusively with Gonzalez about end-to-end optimization, cutting-edge technologies and the benefits of AI and automation to the future of supply chain.

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Sourcing Solutions

SMEs to Make Major Changes to Sourcing Strategies: Study

Just over one-third of U.S. SMEs say that sourcing products at more cost-effective prices (36%) is a top priority in 2025, followed by finding trusted suppliers (35%).

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Mexico Surpasses China as Top Tariff Disruptor: Research

64% of companies began preparing for trade shifts before the 2024 U.S. election, while 36% are now racing to adjust. Automotive, manufacturing, and aerospace industries are driving change.

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