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How to Increase Transparency in the Medical Device Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Mask Supply Chain! Medical Device Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. Some manufacturers have appealed for higher transparency so the burden of liability would be shared across the supply chain.

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Building a sustainable automotive supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Pair that with a semiconductor shortage amidst global car sales that are forecasted to top 69 million , and you can understand that disruptions in the automotive supply chain would be detrimental to the industry.​ 3 tips for accelerating the path to a more resilient and sustainable automotive supply chain 1.

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The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility for Procurement

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them. million in 2015.

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Sustainable Goals in Procurement — Embracing Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

In procurement, sustainability goals are about your objectives to achieve sustainability in procurement while ensuring that the process remains efficient. Thus, you will be able to keep up with the fluctuations in your supply chain. It can help by ensuring that all procurement processes are fair and transparent to everyone.

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Is there a “missing circle” in the “Procurement Sweet Spot” graphic below?

Procurement Insights

2019 titled “SORRY, CHARLIE, THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE WORLD’S SEAFOOD SUPPLY CHAIN” – [link] “According to a March 2019 National Geographic article, mislabelling is a problem with 20 percent of all fish sold in restaurants, markets, and grocery stores. .” Or do we need a fourth circle?

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Public Procurement & Supporting Apprentices

Procurement Templates

Action Note 14/15 27 August 2015 Issue. Timing The provisions of this Action Note will take effect for procurements advertised on or after 1 September 2015. Public procurement, utilising the greater flexibilities provided under The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, provides a valuable lever to achieve this step change.

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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Companies are investing in renewable energy projects and implementing energy-efficient technologies and practices. Through both mandatory reporting and voluntary disclosures, companies can identify and manage climate-related risks, and provide valuable information to investors and other stakeholders for greater transparency.