Wed.Jun 29, 2022

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Does a “Responsible Supply Chain” Mean a Sustainable One?

All Things Supply Chain

A responsible supply chain is one that takes into account all of the social and environmental impacts throughout every step of the supply network.

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‘Emission’ Impossible – 4 Steps to Kickoff your Decarbonization Strategy

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In recent years, sustainability has increasingly become a top priority for many organizations. The UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021 (COP26) resulted in another wave of agreements and net zero commitments. Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. One of the UK’s net zero pledges requires listed UK businesses to release public plans for reaching climate change targets by 2023.

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Types of Sourcing Strategies in Procurement

ProcurePort

• Robust and flexible procurement strategy can help you reduce operational and logistical experiences and equally serve as a competitive advantage. • Today, supply chain and transportation costs amount to 60% to 70% of total sales, depending on the company and industry. • So, it’s advisable to put considerable time into designing a procurement strategy […].

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Shortage vs. Surplus: Causes and Definitions

Finale Inventory

Shortages and surpluses are similar in that they disrupt the flow of a business and can cause financial troubles and a loss of customers. However, they differ in numerous ways. The causes and solutions of shortages and surpluses are very different and require businesses to look within to determine what they can do to help prevent them in the future.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Episode 71: Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine with Maureen Woolshlager

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Episode 71: Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine with Maureen Woolshlager. By Kelly Barner | June 29, 2022. There is no end to the opportunities for mission-driven organizations to contribute their knowledge and resources to the world. In order to be successful, these organizations have to remain focused and ensure that their mission converts to action in a way that benefits those in need.

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Positive’s Procleus tool is now part of BeroeLIVE.ai

Positive Purchasing

Positive Purchasing launches an exciting new collaboration with Beroe to create the digital procurement enablement platform for the future. Global procurement and negotiation platform and training company Positive Purchasing has announced a strategic partnership with procurement intelligence and analytics provider, Beroe. The move makes Positive Purchasing’s digital platform, Procleus® , available on Beroe LIVE.Ai® , a procurement productivity suite that provides access to the latest, best-in-cl

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Procurement News — June 29, 2022

CPO Rising

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply chain headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders. Contact us with your news story here. Biodiesel Levels Could Lead to Higher Inflation, Food Prices The National Retail Federation recently announced that biodiesel levels set by the Environmental […].