CPO Rising 2015: The Agility Agenda

September 1, 2015

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Find out why you need an Agility Agenda, and see what it takes to build an agile procurement organization.

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A Reflection on Peak Returns Season

As the industry moves into 2025, businesses must refine their reverse logistics strategies to balance customer experience, fraud prevention, and environmental responsibility, ensuring a more efficient and sustainable future for returns management.

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State of Warehousing: Most Agile Warehouses Will be Most Successful

The current and future state of warehousing encompasses the impact of AI and automation, taking consideration of cybersecurity risks, balancing human and tech-driven solutions, and adopting sustainable practices.

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Pros to Know Award: Supply Chain Leaders Over-Deliver in All Facets of Logistics

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Coupa Acquires Cirtuo

This move further accelerates Coupa's autonomous spend management vision and underscores its commitment to developing AI-powered solutions.

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Untested Codes Lead to Global Organizations Significantly at Risk of Software Outage: Tricentis Survey

Recent software outages due to unchecked or untested code changes showcase just how critical high-quality software is to the wider organizational ecosystem.

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Manufacturing Survey Reveals Widespread Labor Shortage Continues in 2025: ETQ

In a major shift from last year’s survey, respondents also stated that quality has become a strategic driver to corporate revenue and business growth.

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9 Out of 10 Business Leaders Expect Major Supplier Cost Increases

Roughly nine out of 10 say supplier and material costs will increase significantly in the year ahead.

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North America Factories to Buy Less Materials, Aggressively Stockpile: GEP Stats

April’s drop in buying across global manufacturers was the sharpest of 2025 to date.

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6 Ways AI Fosters Intelligent Workforce Collaboration

The future of manufacturing is not about replacing human workers but rather equipping them to work smarter. AI acts as an extension of human expertise.

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Lucasys Acquires PorterLogic to Enhance Financial Software Solutions

This move adds PorterLogic’s supply chain technology and team to Lucasys’ expertise in delivering tailored financial and operational software.

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ITF, HaulerHub to Launch Hauler Vetting and Payment Platform

This new platform is designed to connect shippers with a thoroughly vetted and verified network of haulers.

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AI's Transformative Impact on Supply Chain Management

How companies are leveraging AI to revolutionize supply chain processes and workforce development.

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Services Framework to Help Manufacturers Clarify Supply Chain Priorities

This model provides a focused lens on planning, processes and technology.

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Smart Manufacturing Drives Production Output, Employee Productivity: Deloitte Survey

Reported investment priorities over the next two years remain data focused.

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Why Market Volatility Makes Data a Top Priority

Adapting to the constant fluctuations will require chipmakers to rethink traditional approaches to contracts, pricing and forecasting.

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Logistics Sector Has Longest Workday, Highest Burnout Risk: ActivTrak Study

Logistics leads all industries with 20% of workers overutilized and 15% at risk of burnout, according to findings released by the ActivTrak Productivity Lab.

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Service Expectations Remain Top Concern for Q3: BlueGrace Logistics

Freight rate volatility moved into second place and market volatility climbed.

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Snowflake Debuts AI-Powered Automotive-Specific Solutions

Snowflake’s data sharing and AI capabilities, combined with specialized partner solutions, enable the entire auto ecosystem to seamlessly collaborate.

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State of Cross Border Commerce Report Highlights Tariff Trends

Shopping cart conversions for international shipments sank from 16% to 13%, with key markets like “Made in USA products“ going into Canada.

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Epicor Unveils Patent-Pending Environmental Solution for Manufacturers

The patent-pending Carbon Cost Rollup solution is purpose-built for manufacturers.

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Pros to Know: Warp’s Troy Lester Advises Young Professionals to be Curious, Scrappy and Kind

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Supply Chain Organizations to Invest More in Emerging Technologies to Boost U.S. Manufacturing

70.9% of respondents expressed concern about adding labor as tariffs lead to increased U.S. manufacturing activity.

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Predictive Failure Analysis Highlights High Cost of Downtime: EVAI Survey

Maintenance expenses, downtime penalties, and fuel consumption are the biggest contributors to TCO.

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Supplier.io’s New Supplier Dashboard Gains Real-Time Visibility into Buyer Search Behavior

Buyer Search Insights is a new dashboard feature that gives suppliers real-time visibility into how buyers are discovering and engaging with their profiles.

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228% Surge in Inventory Levels as Companies Brace for Tariff Impact: Deposco Data

Brands and consumer packaged goods companies are rapidly filling available warehousing space to beat tariff deadlines, creating a nationwide capacity challenge.

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SMEs Resilient, Resourceful, Ready for the World: DHL Survey

68% of SMEs say they’re meeting or beating expectations in 2025.

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Finance Leaders Adopt More Cautious Cash Management Practices Amid Economic Turbulence: Billtrust Study

82% of financial decision-makers see a recession as either likely or possible within the next 6-12 months, with 60% reducing discretionary spending and capital investments in response.