Procurement teams already shoulder immense pressure to deliver margin, resilience, and stronger supplier partnerships — and 2026 is only going to heighten those expectations. Fortunately, teams already have a powerful, often under-looked resource at their disposal: rebates.
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Building AI-Ready Operations in Advanced Manufacturing
Operating conditions in advanced manufacturing are changing fast as organizations push to modernize operations while navigating quality requirements, long lead times, and increasingly complex supply chains. As leaders look to apply AI across the physical world, many discover that technology alone is not enough. Success depends on strong operating fundamentals, clean master data, and a culture that aligns teams around execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The Buzz: Procurement Innovation, Logistics Power Plays, and Leading Through Change
The supply chain landscape continues to shift at record speed, and on today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter unpack the leadership decisions, technology investments, and strategic partnerships shaping what’s next for global supply chains. From the evolving relationship between Amazon and UPS to the growing influence of AI in procurement, this episode cuts through the noise to focus on what’s practical, scalable, and impactful. Welcome to The Buzz powered by EPG!
How AI and Innovation are Reshaping Procurement featuring Todd Heimes with Amazon Business
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton sits down with Todd Heimes, Vice President of Amazon Business, live from Amazon Reshape 2025 in Seattle. Todd—an Amazon veteran of 26 years and a Seattle resident for over 30 years—shares rare, behind-the-scenes insights on scaling Amazon Business across Europe, Japan, and India, and leading multiple global teams including small business, global marketing, Business Prime, and international expansion.
The Buzz: What’s Next for Global Supply Chains — From AI to Manifest 2026
The future of supply chain is accelerating, and today hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson are unpacking the innovations and investments transforming the industry. From AI-driven visibility to the “zero distance” strategy by GE Appliances, this episode dives deep into what’s next for supply chain leaders. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by OMP!
Equity in Action: How Inclusion Leads to Supply Chain Innovation
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Lushentha Naidoo, Managing Director of the European Supplier Diversity Program (ESDP), for a candid conversation on purpose-driven leadership and the business value of inclusive procurement.
Altium 365: Integrated Supply Chain Management Across the Product Development Process
Are supply chain disruptions impacting your product development? Join our live webinar to discover the top trends, applications and solutions leading organizations are using to streamline design and procurement workflows, enhance collaboration, traceability, and…
Adapting to Volatility: Navigating Trade Wars, Supply Chain Disruptions, & AI
Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa as they welcome supply chain expert Nari Viswanathan with Coupa to this webinar, to explore how evolving trade policies, AI, and supply chain innovation are reshaping global commerce.
2025 Supply Chain Outlook: Preparing for Economic and Commercial Shifts
With economic changes on the horizon, the 2025 supply chain must be ready to adapt to commercial and economic trends that will shape—and sometimes steer—the industry. While certain disruptions are inevitable, businesses can still…
Optimizing Procurement Operations with Group Purchasing Organizations
Join Supply Chain Now, OMNIA Partners, and Opendoor for “Optimizing Procurement Operations with Group Purchasing Organizations” to learn…
Tackling Manufacturing’s Billion-Dollar Parts Problem with AI
Join us as we explore how AI technologies remove data prerequisites, streamline MRO inventory data management, and…
Taming Logistics Complexity: How Logistics Leaders Can Optimize Operations with Emerging Technology
Being a logistics leader is no easy task. You need to manage complexity, continually optimize operations, make faster, smarter decisions, and always be prepared for anything…