G7 members agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and other reserves after a US export-ban threat. Fuel cost steps for procurement and finance teams.
Department
Procurement
Procurement guides covering strategic sourcing, vendor management, supply chain, contract negotiation, and cost reduction. Practical content for procurement managers, category buyers, supply chain leaders, and finance teams running P2P transformations, supplier qualification, spend analytics, and building resilient multi-tier supply networks in a post-pandemic world.
- 220 guides
- 7 subtopics
- Updated Oct 5, 2026
Latest in Procurement
FTC Southern Glazer’s Settlement, October 2, 2026: Notes for Procurement
On October 2, 2026, the FTC filed a proposed stipulated order with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits resolving the agency’s first Robinson-Patman case in a generation. Procurement teams that buy through distributors should audit paired-price practices before a judge signs the six-year order.
Essentials of Supply Chain Management: The One-Book Orientation for the Whole Function
A Kurums Book Taste review of Essentials of Supply Chain Management for managers who need the full map of the discipline before the next planning cycle.
Section 301 Forced-Labor Tariffs in Court: A Practical Guide for Importers
The Court of International Trade heard the Section 301 forced-labor tariff challenge on September 30, 2026. Scenarios, refund rights and steps for importers.
Trade Court Hears Forced-Labor Tariff Challenge, September 30, 2026: Notes for Procurement
On September 30, 2026 the U.S. Court of International Trade heard challenges to 10–12.5 percent Section 301 forced-labor tariffs on nearly all imports. No ruling yet. Procurement teams should flag landed cost and refund clauses now.
Shein Q2 Profit Drop and Europe’s Low-Value Parcel Fees: Notes for Procurement Before November 1, 2026
Shein’s first post-listing quarter showed adjusted profit of $228 million, down about 67%, as U.S. de minimis closure and EU low-value parcel fees hit the model. November 1 adds another European handling fee.
All guides
US Import Ban on Canadian Motorcycles, Dairy and Liquor, September 29 2026: Notes for Procurement
A U.S. import ban on selected Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles took effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on September 29, 2026. Procurement and customs teams should treat those lines as refused entries, not merely higher-duty goods.
US and China Release $60 Billion Reciprocal Tariff-Cut Lists, September 28 2026: Notes for Procurement
On September 28, 2026 the United States and China released reciprocal product lists covering roughly $30 billion of trade each for more favourable tariff treatment. Procurement and trade-compliance teams should map current China-origin and U.S.-export lines against the published categories and prepare for formal duty changes still to come.
Akamai Signs $11.6 Billion Anthropic Cloud Deal September 24, 2026: What Procurement Teams Must Watch
Akamai announced an $11.6 billion seven-year cloud commitment with Anthropic on September 24, 2026, with potential expansion to $20 billion and a warrant for up to 5% of Akamai stock.
Oracle Force Majeure on Project Jupiter New Mexico Data Center September 24, 2026: What Procurement Must Watch
Oracle sent a force-majeure notice on its New Mexico AI data-center campus Project Jupiter on 24 September 2026, seeking payment flexibility if the 2028 target is missed. Procurement teams should review power and force-majeure clauses in AI infrastructure contracts.
US-China Trade Truce Extended to January 10, 2026: Notes for Procurement Now
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on September 23 that the United States and China agreed to extend their trade truce until January 10, 2026, buying time for a broader deal while rare-earth and agricultural commitments remain under scrutiny.
Alibaba Unveils Zhenwu V900 AI Chip September 22, 2026: What Procurement Teams Must Know
Alibaba announced its Zhenwu V900 AI accelerator on September 22, 2026, calling it China’s most powerful chip and targeting mass production in the first quarter of 2027. Procurement and technology teams evaluating AI hardware supply chains should note the performance claims and capacity targets.