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9 of the best due diligence questionnaire (DDQ) examples

RPF360

DDQs must be very thorough for responses to provide your organization with the information needed to decide whether to move forward. Use the nine examples as a starting point to write effective DDQs that uncover hidden risks and financial pitfalls. The post 9 of the best due diligence questionnaire (DDQ) examples appeared first on RFP360.

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IT dominated hiring within Financial Services last year: could layoffs reverse this trend in 2023?

Procurement Heads

That’s according to new research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), the trade association for the recruitment sector.  The data, provided by Vacancysoft, revealed that IT professionals were the most sought-after, with 33,542 jobs in 2022, up 15.8% year-on-year. The banking profession ranked second, closing 2022 with 27,000 new roles constituting a 32.7% increase on 2021 levels.

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Three Key Lessons from a True Procurement Ironman

Art of Procurement

In this week’s podcast, Philip Ideson interviews Vytas Sliesoraitis, a procurement leader turned Ironman competitor. Click here to listen. Vytas. The post Three Key Lessons from a True Procurement Ironman appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Skills shortages are far from over – firms with slow hiring processes are losing out

Procurement Heads

However, according to a study by leading background screening and identity services firm, Sterling, slow hiring processes are adding to these recruitment challenges. According to the data – which comes from a global survey of more than 1,200 HR professionals and perspectives from more than 3,700 recent job seekers – half of the UK’s employers can’t find enough qualified candidates for the roles they have, with almost a third (29%) revealing that their direct competitors are beating t

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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“If we continued to run the same play, we wouldn’t be successful.”

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Like most industrial companies, GE Appliances struggled to recruit and retain workers on the line. The solution: Make the work fit the person rather than the person fit the work.

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Five Ways to Increase Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain visibility is a modern-day industry necessity. But to be effective, visibility needs to be shared.

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Podcast | The Supply Chain Workforce of the Future Is Already Here

Supply Chain Brain

COVID-19 triggered a radical transformation of the workforce across all industries, but the impact on the supply chain sector has been especially acute.

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Logistics layoffs signal industry-wide culling, leave seasoned talent available

Supply Chain Dive

Flexport and C.H. Robinson won’t be the last big names to cut jobs as industry demand shrinks, experts say.

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How SupplyShift can help you with the German Supply Chain Act

SupplyShift

SupplyShift has recently updated and relaunched our Human Rights Compliance Assessment to ensure alignment with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. Companies can use this assessment to analyze their suppliers` risk profiles. A risk analysis under the German Supply Chain Act may require, and in some prioritized cases does require, further steps like stakeholder engagement or audits, but our Human Rights Compliance Assessment is a necessary step in the process because a detailed on-site ass

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Risky business: How suppliers defend themselves against retail bankruptcies

Supply Chain Dive

Retailers and their vendors go through a delicate dance when a Chapter 11 looms, with financial hazards for both sides.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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320: Going Inside The Mind of Anthony Miller

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Today we’re putting the spotlight on one of our incredible live shows, LogTech Live With Eric Johnson. Eric is Senior Editor of Technology at the Journal Of Commerce and a long-time friend of the show, and he brings us his unrivaled industry insights – and Dad jokes! – on the first and third Friday of every month at 10am EST. In this episode, Eric is joined by special guest Anthony Miller, SaaS, Tech, Logistics and Supply Chain Consultant, to talk about the hottest news from the biggest brands i

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Truck parts shortages set to ease in 2023

Supply Chain Dive

Supply chain disruptions are becoming less severe, although industry players still report lingering constraints.

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Boeing Pleads Not Guilty in Fraud Case Over 737 Max Crashes

Supply Chain Brain

Lawyers for the families argue that they were blindsided by the 2021 controversial deferred prosecution agreement with the government that granted the company legal immunity, and weren’t consulted on its terms.

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Modern Slavery in the Car Manufacturing Industry: Examining Forced Labour and Human Trafficking in Supply Chains

Value Match

Categories Best Practice Guides Bid Management Business Case Study Circular Economy Community Story Contract for Change Cyber Security Environment and Climate Equality and Inclusion Government Buying Standards House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts Human Rights and Modern Slavery Legislation National Audit Office Reports News Procurement Best Practice Procurement Policy Notes Procurement Strategy Public Sector Library Public Sector Policy Resourcing Responsible Organisational Management S

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Supply Chain Risks: Different Types and How To Mitigate Them

Planergy

Clients and results More Customers We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with Planergy. Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend.

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Elevating Last-Mile Delivery for Improved Job Site Productivity

Supply Chain Brain

lobal labor-productivity growth in construction has averaged just 1% per year over the past two decades, compared with growth of 2.8% for the total world economy.

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The thin line between undue influence and relationship building in the public sector (A question for 2023)

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: While his profile on LinkedIn may suggest that Duncan Jones is (retired) from Forrester Research, the questions he poses and the insight he brings to the industry are as timely and powerful as ever. Tagging me in his post about the Richard Sharp controversy in the UK reminded me of this 2011 video interview and the subsequent 2014 follow-up post regarding the New York State bid practices and a similar “controversy” involving the Veterans Health Administration (VH

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Can Warehouse Automation Solve the Challenges of Omnichannel Operations?

Supply Chain Brain

Following are the top challenges that warehouses and distribution centers face in the e-commerce and retail sector.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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NEGOCIACIONES ESTRATÉGICAS: HABILIDADES Y CONOCIMIENTOS ESENCIALES

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

No todas las tácticas de negociación logran resultados óptimos, por lo que su equipo debe comprender la diferencia entre ellas para, así, llevar a cabo negociaciones más exitosas. En comparación con la negociación reactiva, basada en responder instintivamente al comportamiento de los demás, la negociación estratégica forma un enfoque proactivo en el que el negociador desarrolla una estrategia establecida de antemano.

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Global Oil Trade Shakes Up After Fires at U.S. Fuelmakers

Supply Chain Brain

The winner in the shake-up appears to be refiners in Asia, who are seeing shipments from Canada surge to the highest in more than a year.

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DIEZ MANERAS DE CREAR UNA ESTRATEGIA DE NEGOCIACIÓN GANADORA

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

Las negociaciones son difíciles. Ya sea que se esté negociando una fusión empresarial o para que su hijo coma las verduras, el proceso puede parecer imposible a veces. Sin embargo, las negociaciones no dejan de ser una parte vital en la vida y los negocios. Casi todo el mundo tiene que negociar en un momento u otro, incluso si es por algo como un aumento de sueldo.

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SHIP IT Act Aims to Attract Drivers, Boost Capacity

Supply Chain Brain

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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DIEZ MEJORES PRÁCTICAS EN NEGOCIACIÓN

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

Negocias todos los días. Puede que no se dé cuenta, pero, de diversas maneras, hacemos pequeñas negociaciones a lo largo del día. Cuando se escucha la palabra negociación , suelen surgir ciertas suposiciones, como pensar en un drama policiaco televisivo, en un trato entre dos personas, o incluso en un debate acalorado. Al pensar en lo que define una negociación, se reduce a un intercambio de ofertas y contraofertas con la intención de llegar a un acuerdo mutuo que funcione para todas las partes.

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What to look for in eProcurement software

Fraxion

Does your current procurement process consist of files of paper-based purchase requests or numerous email threads requesting approvals, often delayed by managers who are out-of-office or non-responsive? Are you manually tracking spending against budgets across multiple spreadsheets after-the-fact? Is overspending and unauthorized purchasing occurring in your organization?

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2023 ProcureTech Predictions: Supplier Management & Risk

HICX

ProcureTech hosted its 2023 Predictions & Purpose: a webinar revealing the way ahead for digital procurement as provided by the 2022 ProcureTech100 pioneers. Here are our predictions at HICX… The adoption of a “single sign on” procure-tech approach amongst enterprises with complex supply chains will continue to grow. HICX’s recent Voice of the Supplier survey, revealed that 61% of suppliers serving multi-billion-dollar manufacturers, find it difficult to do their best work for their mo