Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

Today, the Suez Canal is owned and operated by the Suez Canal Authority, a government agency responsible for maintaining and operating the canal. It is open to all shipping traffic, and more than 50 vessels pass through it each day, carrying goods such as oil, natural gas, and manufactured products. Who owns it?

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Procurement Leaders

APRIL 15, 2024

In his latest book, Momentum, Kjell Nordstrum, author of the seminal management book Funky Business and a speaker at our upcoming CPO retreat Ovation in Maastricht this July, explores the forces that are driving change at multinational companies today.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

His latest is All in on AI , co-authored with Nitin Mittal, is one which I confess that I have yet to read. Make sure you are aware of all the tools and their strengths so that you can combine them for the result you want. Are you making use of all of the data available to support better decisions in less time?

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Supply Chain Queen

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You have to ask yourself: if our economic system actively destroys the biosphere and fails to meet many people's basic needs, what actually the point of it all? With COP26 weeks away, answering the call in climate action and equity for all, Read more.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 11, 2024

Microsoft Word monopoly CLM vendors have long been faced with the challenge of enticing end users, especially legal users, to author contracts natively in their solutions, instead of Word. Others, specifically suites and vendors for which CLM is an ancillary module, are planning to move away from authoring altogether.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

This is where licensing authorities come in. To discover the best casino sites whose activities are regulated by the relevant regulatory authorities, many players may visit review sites or other authoritative sites that could provide them with such information. Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Curacao E-gaming Licensing Authority.

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ivalua

JULY 22, 2020

The revised European Banking Authority (EBA) Guidelines on Outsourcing came into effect on September 30 th of 2019. Critical : activities of such importance that any weakness or failure could have a significant effect on the authorized entity’s ability to meet its regulatory responsibilities and/or to continue in business.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 29, 2022

He is also the author of the bestselling book, “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion”, which is one of the 12 best business books of all time. Jacob Gorm Larsen is responsible for an award-winning program with more than 10,000 e-auctions in all parts of the world. Selena Rezvani. Marijn Overvest.

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ivalua

JULY 20, 2020

FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. In recent years, Ivalua has become the technology of choice for public sector procurement leaders throughout North America.

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Una

MARCH 5, 2024

They’re also finding ways to do all of the above in a work environment where we have less in-person access to their colleagues. In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Mark Grieco.

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Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Getting to net zero requires all governments – first and foremost the biggest emitters – to significantly strengthen their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and take bold, immediate steps towards reducing emissions now. Scope 3 emissions include all sources not within the scope 1 and 2 boundaries. Source: [link].

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2023

“The type of tech that can help is a digital solution that gives a customer a direct data connection into authorized channels in terms of stock, pricing, discounts and entitlements, in a live environment. This instantly takes away all of the drain on buyers. The data is all in one place that acts as a price comparison engine.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Under such centrally governed systems, accountability needs to co-exist with privacy, while both need to respect the need for authorized audits. A progressive CBDC system should accommodate different interpretations of privacy, along with all other requirements, including performance and auditability.

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Negotiations Ninja

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Tim Castle is a sales coach, professional development coach, and the best-selling author of a book called, “The Art of Negotiation,” He works with students and companies on all things sales, business development, and negotiation. He firmly believes that success hinges on “believing it’s possible.” During that […]

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 6, 2023

Darron: I am Director of Orbis Procurement, which is a partnership of three local authorities, and as such am Director of Procurement for Surrey County Council, East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council. I also serve as the sponsor for our all of our complex procurement activities.

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Una

APRIL 18, 2023

EPISODE 111 Taking Intelligent Risks with Mark Trowbridge By Kelly Barner | April 19, 2023 We’ve all been mired in years of paralyzing risk and disruption… but could risk taking be just what this moment calls for? Yes – as long as the risks are “intelligent risks.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

But, you need a company or freight broker’s license before being authorized to do so. All freight brokers are subject to FMCSA compliance and other industry regulations. And as freight agents are using their authorization, brokers need to ensure that the former know what they’re doing. License And Authority.

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Procurement Leaders

MAY 29, 2022

Max: A bot with optical character recognition (OCR) capabilities that creates the Advanced Shipment Notifications, which provide national authorities with information about the details of their shipments and when they are expected to arrive. Max is used to ensure all information is kept up-to-date. Process mapping.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 18, 2023

The accounts payable (AP) department then carefully examines the invoice to confirm that all necessary details have been provided. Invoice for approval After the invoice has undergone the matching process, it is then submitted for approval to personnel who have the authority to approve the payments.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Blockchain has evolved as a highly secure and fast way of managing transactions and has proven benefits in almost all fields. Understanding Supply Chain The production industry uses a variety of procedures to serve its consumers through the market; all these activities can be covered under one umbrella term: supply chain.

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Strategic Sourceror

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

But congestion is now rampant with several other leading port authorities, on the East Coast as well as in the Gulf. 1, the sustained import dwell fee will cost shippers $45 per day on all loaded imports for every additional day containers are allowed to remain at the terminal. Poised to be effectuated on Dec.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Over 17 percent of all cyberattacks involve ransomware —a type of malware that keeps a victim’s data or device locked unless the victim pays the hacker a ransom. This will save all data in memory to a reference file on the device’s hard drive, preserving it for future analysis.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 25, 2023

That is something that really appeals to me in terms of compliance, and risk management, making sure that we have robust governance to cover all aspects of the business. We own all of the vessels, while all the terminals belong to the provincial government. First of all, people. Where do your passions lie day-to-day?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Arvind Krishna recently spoke with former IBMer and author Danny Sabbah about a new book he co-authored, The Heart of Innovation: A Field Guide for Navigating to Authentic Demand. In fact, around two-thirds of all market launches collapse within a year. Successful innovation requires understanding demand.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 4, 2023

Set aside the rationale behind any number of laws and regulations propagated over the years by federal, state and local authorities, not to mention foreign governments. All of it amounts to one big burden.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 16, 2023

My career in procurement started when I completed my apprenticeship in business and administration at 17, working within the local authority where I was part of the property management and investment team and was involved in the publication of pin notices, quick quotes and mini competitions. How did you get into Procurement?

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ivalua

APRIL 28, 2023

With its simple yet powerful interface and secure data handling capabilities, customers can capture rebates and enjoy greater control over their spend – all in an efficient manner tailored to meet your needs! Outside of his professional life, Steve is a published author and 17th Century historian. What are Payment Cards?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2021

Authors Eliyahu M. Womack are the authors of this book that was published in 1990. The authors document the advantages of lean production over mass production and offer guidance to leaders in every industry wanting to transform traditional enterprises with lean production. The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Powered by AI you can trust, and an intuitive user interface, Watson Assistant empowers users with the tools to build intelligent virtual agents and deliver automated self-service support across all channels and touch-points.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 12, 2024

These features are engaging for all students, but they are essential for those who experience obstacles to learning, such as ADHD, dyslexia or hearing impairment. Additionally, users can ask questions against meeting transcripts to refresh their memories and review what was discussed in a simple and conversational way.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

All this back and forth can be time consuming and painful as requirements are written legal jargon — especially for the business requestors who may not spend a lot of time dealing with contract writing or legal jargon in their day-to-day work. Deployed addresses the above pain points by taking a different approach to SOW authoring.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

EPISODE 134 The Complexity of Navigating the Panama Canal with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | September 27, 2023 40 percent of all U.S. shipping containers travel through the Panama Canal each year, representing an annual cargo value of $270 Billion. supply chains and those of global trading partners as well.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

However, not all in the field of procurement are updated as they are more focused on their work. . Thereby making him the world’s most sought-after purchasing and supply chain management author, speaker, consultant, and trainer. Procurement Speakers 2022 – 10 Most Popular Experts. Trillion budget. .

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

Prioritisation of Needs : Not all needs may be equally urgent or important. All potential suppliers are assessed against the same set of pre-defined criteria, ensuring a level playing field for all bidders. This involves assessing suppliers’ capabilities, pricing, quality standards, and reputation.

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Una

JUNE 7, 2023

Unfortunately, all of the good opportunities growth presents have a way of leaving a mess in their wake. EPISODE 118 Scaling Supply Chains for Profitable Growth with Marcia Williams By Kelly Barner | June 7, 2023 Growth – especially fast growth – is such an exciting time for a company.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 19, 2023

In today’s episode of Women in Supply Chain , I’m joined by Sharon Manker – award-winning supply chain, supplier diversity and inclusion strategist; author; board director; keynote speaker; and advocate. Sharon is a multi-talented supply chain and procurement professional, with over 20 years industry experience.

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Positive Purchasing

APRIL 3, 2023

With 50-70% of all sustainability changes organizations need to make, involving the supply base in some way, procurement and supply chain functions now have a clear role to lead on this. A must read for all procurement and sustainability professionals today.” Published by Kogan Page on 3 April 2023Paperback, £49.99/$69.99

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