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Supplier Compliance is ripe for tech disruption

While many service providers offer cloud-based technology, none so far offers an overarching solution to ensure supplier compliance across all parameters -- ranging from financial risk status to identifying and working with diverse suppliers.

Walmart deploys Blockchain to track leafy green vegetables, notifies suppliers

Walmart and Sam’s Club said it will ask suppliers of leafy greens to implement Blockchain technology with the aim of increasing food safety.

Interview: Companies struggle with evaluating supplier qualifications during RFP

On one hand, supplier compliance is presented as a prerequisite to contract and supply; on the other hand, compliance evaluation can be a lengthy process that may run past the tendering period.

NAFTA in New Avatar

U.S., Canada and Mexico forged a last-minute pact to save the contentious NAFTA trade deal, which was about to collapse after getting caught in the political crossfire for nearly 18 months.