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Sustainable Procurement — The Ultimate Guide of 2022

Procurement Tactics

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Sustainable Procurement — The Ultimate Guide of 2022. Sustainable procurement is becoming vital as demands continue to rise. Of course, it is no secret that the world is focused on sustainability. Everyone wants to be assured that the goods or services they need are accessible with no inconvenience.

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Episode 81: How to Persuade Anyone, Anytime with Simon Horton

Una

Episode 81: How to Persuade Anyone, Anytime with Simon Horton. By Kelly Barner | September 7, 2022. The power of persuasion is at play all the time and in all settings. Sometimes it is as simple as swaying a group of friends to agree with your restaurant preference, but other times there is far more at stake. Hostage negotiators and diplomats regularly find themselves in situations where their skills are needed to save lives and preserve stability.

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Safety issues incubate disaster in food and beverage supply chains

Supply Chain Dive

An Abbott formula recall and a Family Dollar rodent infestation underscore how systematic failures can compromise safety.

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What is the Process of Contract Management

ProcurePort

• Contracts are legally binding documents. As such, the process that governs their creation, execution, and reviewal – i.e. contract management is an integral function of any organization. • An efficient contract management process can mitigate contract administration costs by 40%, facilitate contract renewals with better terms and conditions, and improve relations with your vendors. […].

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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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Bird flu hits turkey supply ahead of Thanksgiving

Supply Chain Dive

More than 600,000 of the birds have been affected since mid-July as farmers start raising turkeys for the November holiday.

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Imerys selects Ivalua to improve its supplier management processes and support its global purchasing digital transformation roadmap

ivalua

The global industrial minerals group will deploy Ivalua’s Spend Management platform across five continents to digitize the Source-to-Requisition (S2R) process. Redwood City, CA, September 7, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that Imerys, a multinational company specializing in industrial minerals solutions , has chosen Ivalua to streamline its indirect and direct spend management processes.

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Port Stoppages Are Targets for Cargo Thieves. Here’s How to Fight Back

Supply Chain Brain

When cargo is at rest, it’s also at risk. As disruptions such as strikes at major U.K. ports continue, shippers are scrambling to keep cargo moving so it’s harder to steal.

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Requis: Vendor Analysis — Sourcing solution overview, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary

Spend Matters

Categories: E-Sourcing , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Solution Providers , Sourcing , Technology Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Requis, a solution built primarily to support engineering, procurement and construction management companies (EPC/EPCM) to source and buy more efficiently and effectively.

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What are Autonomous Robots?? 8 Applications for Today’s AMRs

Let's Talk Supply Chain

What is autonomy? For humans, autonomy is what allows us to do tasks, like walking, talking, waving, opening doors, pushing buttons, and changing light bulbs. In robots, autonomy is no different. Autonomous robots, just like humans, can also make their own decisions and then perform an action accordingly.?A truly autonomous robot?is one that can?perceive?

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U.S. Is Losing Soybean-Export Edge as Brazil Closes Logistics Gap

Supply Chain Brain

U.S. farmers facing supply-chain bottlenecks and a surging dollar are losing their competitive edge in the global market for soybeans to their biggest rival: Brazil.

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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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293: Tomorrow’s Insights Delivered Today: Engineer Contract Success

Let's Talk Supply Chain

It’s the fourth and final episode of our Sifted mini-series! Last week in episode three, I was joined by Caleb Nelson, Chief Growth Officer, to talk all about Sifted’s Parcel Audit solution for shippers; how it can identify and recover lost revenue; how the boom in ecommerce has impacted shippers; and the power of strategic automation. And today in episode four, we’ll be turning our attention to Sifted’s Contract Management Suite.

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German Port Congestion, Supply Bottlenecks Weigh on Global Trade

Supply Chain Brain

Supply-chain snarls are persisting, with more than 2% of all global shipping capacity at a standstill outside Germany’s North Sea ports.

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Renting vs Buying an Industrial Tent – Which is Better for You?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. You’ve probably been to outdoor concerts, state fairs, or a luncheon at a field at least once in your life. Have you noticed the sun barely beating down your back during these events? You can thank an industrial tent for that. For a non-permanent structure, these tents have made many occasions more bearable to attend.

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Over 60% of suppliers reveal they can’t do their best for big brands

HICX

Supplier Experience Platform, HICX, has released the ‘Voice of the Supplier’ survey report, which explores the experience suppliers have in working with top enterprises. Over 500 suppliers – all of whom serve some of the biggest brands in the world across the CPG, FMCG, Aerospace and Defense and Energy sectors – shared how they perceive their most important customers.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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How Renting Vans for Long Term Improves Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Ways to Reduce Fleet Management Costs! Renting vans and vehicles for long-term use is a growing trend among companies that need to keep up with increased demand. These businesses are saving money by leasing their vehicles instead of buying them, and they’re also enjoying improved supply chain management due to their increased mobility and flexibility.

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288: Tomorrow’s Insights Delivered Today: A Shipper’s Crystal Ball

Let's Talk Supply Chain

It’s episode two of our brand new Sifted mini-series! Last week on episode one, we took a closer look at the Sifted Score. I was joined by Chief Experience Officer Ami to explore exactly how the Sifted Score works; how it helps to deliver categorized insights for quick actions; and how Sifted are empowering shippers to make confident and future-proof decisions.

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How to Optimize Material Handling!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! One of the priorities of distribution and manufacturing firms is to regulate costs, especially since they operate with slim margins. This explains why such industries spend a significant time enhancing programs that emphasize advancing operational productivity.

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Railroads Reverse Years of Streamlining to Improve Freight Service

Supply Chain Brain

Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific have recently reopened several “hump yards,” where trains are broken down and reassembled for their next destinations.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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JAGGAER retires the Tejari brand name with a focus now on Middle East growth strategy

Jaggaer

The post JAGGAER retires the Tejari brand name with a focus now on Middle East growth strategy appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Watch: Parcel Forum '22: A Preview

Supply Chain Brain

Joel Dunkel, president of Event Evolution Management, provides an advance look at Parcel Forum '22, to be held in Chicago October 10-12.

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Procurement News — September 7, 2022

CPO Rising

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders. Contact us with your news story here. CPO News The J.M Smucker Co. Names Gagnesh Gupta Senior Vice President of Commodities and Procurement The J.M Smucker Co. announced the […].

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How Amcor is Leading an S&OP Transformation

Supply Chain Brain

Many companies struggle with building and evolving their S&OP process to deliver transformational business value. .

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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It’s Time to Address the Poor Quality of Supply Chain Data

Supply Chain Brain

Access to critical data varies widely among companies. Where it does exist, it’s often affected by a series of fundamental flaws.

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Watch: Simplifying Complex Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Global supply chains are by their very nature complex, but data analytics offers an opportunity to simplify planning and forecasting, and create more resilient sourcing, production and distribution, says Melissa Koeman, client executive with Varis.

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U.S. Bars 'Advanced Tech' Firms From Building China Factories for 10 Years

Supply Chain Brain

U.S. tech companies that receive federal funding will be barred from building "advanced technology" facilities in China for 10 years, the Biden administration has said.

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