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Issue # 14 · 4th March 2025 Web version

📎 The Procurement Space Weekly

📰 Procurement News

Trade & Supply Chain Disruptions:

Will Trump’s Tariffs Hurt US Consumers? - Trump’s new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China could raise costs for businesses and consumers, adding further strain to global supply chains.

BBC News

Brampton’s ‘Made-in-Canada’ Policy Pushback Against Trump Tariffs - With Trump’s tariffs threatening supply chains, Brampton is prioritising domestic suppliers, shielding businesses from trade disruptions and reinforcing local procurement.

CP24

Adapting to Tariff Shifts: Supply Chain Strategies - As tariffs evolve, procurement teams must focus on supplier diversification, nearshoring, and cost analytics to maintain supply chain resilience.

SCMR

Marketing & Digital Procurement:

Creative Campaigns Spotlight: What Procurement Can Learn - From viral stunts to world-record attempts, bold marketing campaigns rely on strong procurement strategies to balance creativity, budget, and compliance.

PRWeek

Key Trends Shaping Google Ads in 2025 - AI automation, privacy-first targeting, and evolving bidding strategies are transforming Google Ads. Procurement teams must adapt to optimise marketing spend.

Newsfile Corp

Technology & Procurement Innovation:

Smarter Procurement with AI: The Future is Here - AI is reshaping procurement with smarter supplier intelligence, automated negotiations, and enhanced risk management, driving efficiency and cost savings.

Beroe

AI Leads Gartner’s Top Cybersecurity Trends for 2025 - Gartner highlights AI-driven threat detection and adaptive defences as key cybersecurity trends. Procurement teams must prioritise vendors with advanced security solutions.

ARN

Taiwan Tightens Procurement Rules Amid Rising Cyber Threats - Taiwan is strengthening procurement regulations to mitigate cybersecurity risks, emphasising stricter supplier due diligence for foreign technology providers.

Taiwan News

Sustainability & ESG:

Dell’s Sustainability Approach: A Procurement Perspective - Dell Technologies is prioritising circular economy principles, carbon reduction, and responsible sourcing—key considerations for procurement teams driving greener supply chains.

Technology Magazine

AI & Circular Economy Leading 2025 Packaging Trends - AI-driven supply chain optimisation and circular economy initiatives are reshaping packaging procurement, with smart materials and waste reduction taking centre stage.

Packaging Insights

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Curated by Jade Wigmore
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