In just a few weeks, procurement teams will wrap up another year of reassessing strategies and streamlining processes to contend with supply chain turbulence. The dynamic environment raised plenty of questions throughout 2024:
Some companies are changing sourcing strategies by forming strategic alliances, while others are restructuring procurement networks — but is one option better?
With the looming possibility of higher tariffs ahead of a second Trump administration, how should companies prepare to ensure operations remain optimized and profitable?
How will the uncertain future of the de minimis exemption shake up procurement tactics, particularly for U.S. manufacturers?
And where does sustainability fit into the picture? Is it possible to reach emission reduction targets, and how are companies advancing toward their net-zero goals?
Throughout the past year Supply Chain Dive reached out to industry experts and executives to break down these topics and other hefty procurement complexities.
Here’s a look back at some of 2024’s key insights:
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