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How Project Management Tackles Supply Chain Complexity

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While technology might make the world seem smaller, the current level of interconnectedness creates additional challenges from a supply chain perspective. From the geographically dispersed nature of customers that need…

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Lene Aabo-Bjerregaard on close communication and collaboration in a crisis

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With operations all over the world, and sourcing offices in Denmark, North America and China, its supply chain is exposed to a huge scope of complex challenges, across categories of spend including agriculture, chemicals, and enzymes, among others.

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Speed, Collaboration and Innovation – Key Words for the New Procurement Decade

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Competitors or new market entrants can use it to attack you these days – you don’t need a chain of retail shops on the high street, just a good idea, a great website and an outsourced logistics operation. So the need for businesses to act with speed and agility has never been greater.

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Supply Chain Innovation + Automation: How Körber is Positioning Procurement for the Future

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The global supply chain is undergoing an incredible transformation that will change the way we do business. Today, organizations are looking to build supply chain resilience and maximize opportunities for growth as we pivot and prepare for unexpected global events. . Session REPLAY. Körber at a Glance…. Körber + Ivalua.

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Collaboration, Procurement with Purpose and the Entente Cordiale…

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Last week, round 40 Procurement leaders got together in the very pleasant surroundings of the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to talk about collaboration, and to celebrate Ivalua’s increased presence in the UK. My own contribution was to lead a discussion around collaboration.

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Get Ready for Success! 4 Critical Workstreams for Successful Procurement Implementation

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Change management plans should anticipate potential resistance and facilitate adoption by nurturing a culture of collaboration and buy-in. Project Manager (PM): The project manager oversees the implementation process, coordinating activities, managing timelines, and ensuring that project objectives are met.

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Complete Guide to Procurement in Construction

World of Procurement blog

With a myriad of challenges specific to construction, understanding how to navigate the procurement process can make the difference between a project's success or its downfall. Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with delays, supply shortages, and contractual disputes.