Procurement
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Latest Procurement Articles
New guides published under Procurement, refreshed automatically as articles go live.
G7 Diesel Reserve Release, October 2, 2026: Notes for Procurement
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.
FTC Southern Glazerβs Settlement, October 2, 2026: Notes for Procurement
On October 2, 2026, the FTC filed a proposed stipulated order with Southern Glazerβs Wine and Spirits resolving the agencyβs 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 10β12.5 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 Europeβs Low-Value Parcel Fees: Notes for Procurement Before November 1, 2026
Sheinβs 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.
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.
Kurums Book Taste
Books for Procurement teams
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