Mon.Jun 27, 2022

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Procurement Heads announce new strategic partnership

Procurement Heads

Sarah Walters, Director of Aster , said, “This is a particularly exciting partnership for Aster as we feel there is a great cultural fit between ourselves and the amazing team at Procurement Heads. . “We share the ethos that our clients are at the heart of everything we do and both organisations are set up to provide a depth and breadth of expertise and capabilities that ensure we can meet their needs.” .

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It Pays to Partner! Ivalua + C2FO: A Powerful Strategic Payments Pair

ivalua

With new accelerated payment capabilities, users can more readily capture supplier discounts, support growth, and strengthen the supply chain. . It Pays to Partner! Read our FAQ to get acquainted with our newest C2FO Partner collaboration! Why is this new C2FO partnership important? Ivalua: The C2FO partnership offers expansive growth and liquidity opportunities to our customers.

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Sweetwater Responds to the ‘New Face of Agility’ in Supply Chain and Merchandising

Supply Chain Brain

Sweetwater Sound, Inc. didn’t waste any time preparing for this year’s fourth quarter. By the end of May, the nation’s largest online seller of musical instruments and professional audio gear was already finalizing orders and distribution plans for the coming peak sales season.

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Discretionary expenses examples for modern businesses

Spendesk

The term "discretionary spending" is common in business, but it's not always clear to all what it means. This article goes into more detail than is probably necessary to make sure that you never have this issue again. We're going to look at the key differences between discretionary and essential expenses, list a whole range of different discretionary costs, and talk about why managing these costs is both more important and more difficult than it ought to be.

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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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274: Re-Imagine The Human Journey, with Argo AI

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Today I’m joined by Argo AI , a forward-thinking transport technology business who are on a mission to make the world’s streets and roadways safe, accessible and useful for all, through the power of self-driving technology. With a team of self-driven engineers, strategists, product managers, and more – from over 50 countries – Argo are utilizing self-driving products and services to transform the movement of people and goods, benefiting communities around the world, and empowering both people an

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Non-Profit Procurement – The Woes and the Wins

Procurement Foundry

In today’s procurement landscape, most of what you read covers issues impacting for-profit organizations while non-profit procurement tends to get overlooked. For those looking to get into non-profit procurement, this can leave you feeling like you’re searching in the dark. Before you jump into non-profit procurement, there are several things to consider.

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Minority Supplier – What Is the Actual Definition?

Procurement Foundry

There are many buzzwords and trending topics in procurement today, supplier diversity being among the top of the list. But is it just lip service? Furthermore, how are organizations defining what a minority supplier is? We discuss this and more, including how we can all move forward with better policies for DE&I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).

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Are rising costs forcing catering suppliers to pull out of contracts?

Value Match

Categories. Best Practice Guides. Bid Management. Business. Case Study. Circular Economy. Community Story. Contract for Change. 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.

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We Need to Rethink Supplier Segmentation to Boost Sustainability

HICX

As we work to protect and repair the planet, now is the time for business leaders to take stock of their environmental programmes and challenge the status quo, as HICX’s Anthony Payne explains … As environmental concerns continue to take centre stage, businesses are under more pressure than ever to act sustainably. According to a Deloitte study , 45% of Gen Z consumers have stopped buying certain brands due to sustainability concerns.

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Complying with the UFLPA: How to Detect Forced Labor in Your Supply Chain

SupplyShift

UYGHUR FORCED LABOR PREVENTION ACT (JUNE 21st UPDATE) The U.S. government has taken steps to codify guidance that provides more clarity to companies on how to comply with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act ( UFLPA ), a law designed to ensure company supply chains are clear of forced labor occurring in Xinjiang, China. As of June 21st, 2022, the UFLPA actively assumes any goods that may have been made wholly or partly in Xinjiang involve forced labor—specifically the abuse and exploitation of

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Procurement Experts on CPO Rising – Achieving Big Returns on Spend Under Management

CPO Rising

Our “Procurement Experts on CPO Rising” series continues today with an excerpt from my 2021 episode of the Procurement Rising Podcast — Greg Tennyson, who at the time was the Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Global Corporate Services for VSP Global (click to listen to the full interview). Greg has since joined Fairmarkit. Note that […].

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CVS, Rite Aid Ration Contraceptive Pills as Demand Surges

Supply Chain Brain

CVS and Rite Aid pharmacies are limiting purchases of emergency contraceptive pills as demand for the medication surged following the U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down the constitutional right to abortion.

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