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Open Tendering — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Open Tendering — Everything You Should Know Open tendering is crucial in the acquisition of goods and services for a company. However, what is it? For this article, we will discuss what open tendering is and the different kinds of tender in procurement.

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White House Urged to Intervene in West Coast Port Labor Talks

Supply Chain Brain

The request came as cargo volumes have dropped off at West Coast ports, in part because retailers and importers have sought to avoid potential disruption and delays because of the labor negotiations.

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Canada Rises to the Challenge to Help with Chip Demand

Procurement Bulletin

The Shift to EV’s Leaving Some Manufacturing Towns Behind While some automakers are looking to convert their vehicle manufacturing to producing electric vehicles, some factories just aren’t setup to make the transition resulting in closures and massive layoffs. The plant closures result in a domino-effect for that town and the vendors who service the plant and the workers who would be working there.

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Bringing the Supply Chain Closer: Nearshoring Is Here

Supply Chain Brain

In recent years, nearshoring has emerged as a popular strategy for companies looking to optimize their supply chains.

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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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How Procurement Improves Profits

Barkers Procurement

There are many aspects to a company, which creates massive scope for a procurement function to increase the business’s profitability. Creating opportunities for new revenue and cutting costs are two main ways this is possible. Below we discuss these and other ways procurement can make your company more profitable. Procurement understands the corporate strategy and supports it Procurement looks at the company’s objectives and at how it can support them.

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Will FTC Succeed in Banning Non-Compete Clauses in Employment Contracts?

Supply Chain Brain

Non-compete clauses have a long and established history in employment contracts. Is it time to do away with a practice that seems so unfair on its face?

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Plug Now Offering Hydrogen Fuel Cell Solution for Forklift Fleets of 100 or Fewer

Supply Chain Brain

GenKey includes low-cost green hydrogen and innovative fuel delivery and storage, allowing more customers to benefit from hydrogen and fuel cells.

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Outrage at New Project for Company Behind P&O Layoffs

Supply Chain Brain

P&O Ferries, owned by DP World, laid off hundreds of seafarers in March 2022 and replaced them with foreign agency workers paid less than the minimum wage.

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Analyzing Data on Train Derailments

Supply Chain Brain

Federal data shows the number of derailments among major freight railroads has fallen sharply since 2000 but that the rate of derailments for some railroads has increased in more recent years.

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Watch: What Is a 'Self-Healing' Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Brain

Victoria Ma, head of digital innovation at Miebach, discusses "self-healing" supply chains and other major trends in the industry.

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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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UAW Picks Shawn Fain to Take Over Presidency

Supply Chain Brain

The UAW is trying to regain the confidence of its members after a five-year U.S. investigation into embezzlement and illegal payoffs to union executives.

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