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Russia Export Statistics 2022 — 18 Key Figures 

Procurement Tactics

Russia’s Export Statistics 2022 – 18 Key Figures. Russia’s export statistics are a very hot topic due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This subject is very timely to know the situation of Russia’s export in times of war. . This article will guide you through the latest Russian export statistics available in 2022. We will discuss some topics that are crucial to the situation of Russia regarding its exports. .

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How to write a business requirements document: Template, examples, tips

RPF360

Learn how to create a business requirements document that effectively informs your vendor about the outcomes and expectations you have around a project. Explore examples, templates and a guide for how to create a BRD in RFP software. The post How to write a business requirements document: Template, examples, tips appeared first on RFP360.

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Russia Import Statistics 2022 — 18 Key Figures ?

Procurement Tactics

Russia’s Import Statistics 2022 – 18 Key Figures. Russia’s import statistics are viewed by many to be challenging due to the war that has begun between Russia and Ukraine. This subject is very crucial as it can also affect the imports and exports of other countries. . This article will show you the latest Russian import statistics available in 2022.

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7 recruitment tips for building your procurement team

Procurement Heads

As a specialist procurement recruiter, with many years of experience, I’ve seen all sorts of approaches to building procurement and supply chain teams. I’ve witnessed great practices and, unfortunately, disjointed approaches to hiring. With continued competition for the best procurement and supply chain talent, a slick and well-defined recruitment process can prove to be the marginal gain that leads to a successful recruitment campaign.

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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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A third of UK businesses extend payment terms over impact of rising energy costs, Brexit and COVID-19

ivalua

59% of UK businesses say suppliers have ended relationships with them due to repeated late payments, while 67% fear late payments could trigger a global cashflow crisis. London, UK, 20th October, 2022. Research from Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, has revealed that more than a third of UK businesses (36%) have extended payment terms for suppliers in the last 12 months, due to the impact of COVID-19 (62%), Brexit (39%), and rising energy costs (38%).

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Why Cybersecurity Has Never Been More Important for the Supply Chain Sector

Supply Chain Brain

Employee negligence and error are among the most significant cybersecurity liabilities for companies in the supply chain sector. Here are some pointers on how companies can empower employees to defend supply chains.

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How Increased Engagement Can Boost Employee Productivity!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Boost Employee Engagement in Supply Chain! The workplace is full of distractions. Everything from social media to gossip and internet browsing can lead to distractions. Data shows that smartphones are the top cause of distraction among employees. With so many distractions in the office, it’s easy for employees to lose focus on their work and become less efficient than they could be.

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Preparing Supply Chains for the Holiday Season With AI-powered Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chains can use automation driven by artificial intelligence to bolster efficiencies, become more resilient and meet sales targets for the holiday season.

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Vendor Management and Mitigating IT Supplier Risk

Una

Vendor Management and Mitigating IT Supplier Risk. By Hugo Britt | October 20, 2022. Vendor managers have come a long way from being a cost-savings shop. Today, they are thoroughly integrated with the business and play a key part in ensuring resilience and minimizing supply chain interruptions. Cost savings will always be on the plate, but vendor managers are now managing risk from a governance and compliance perspective.

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Watch: Analytics: Parcel Shipping's Cure for the Pandemic

Supply Chain Brain

Analytics are being used more and more in parcel shipping because the challenges brought on by the pandemic have not abated, says Jeff Lomax, senior director of product marketing at e2open.

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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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Tips for Tracing Fake Coin Offerings!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Ways to Secure Your Bitcoin Wallet ! The cryptocurrency market is tough to be understood for anyone who has just entered it. To get precise information about cryptocurrencies, you must spend some time with them. So, you need to ensure that you pick up the right coin, but it is impossible when you are in a world of many fake coin offerings.

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Airlines Cash in as Flexible Work Changes Travel Patterns

Supply Chain Brain

The ability to work remotely, full or part time, has allowed Americans to travel more and to combine personal and professional trips — a transformation that carriers are planning around.

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Beeline acquires Utmost: M&A quick take (Part 1)

Spend Matters

Categories: Analysis , Breaking News , Industry News , M&A , Services Procurement & Contingent Labor Management , Solution Providers , SOW Tags: EU , PRO Earlier this week, Beeline, one of the two largest vendor management system (VMS) providers, announced it was acquiring Utmost, a services procurement and total talent management SaaS vendor that is at once both “worker-” and “procurement-”centric, a combination which represents quite an evolutionary shift in the market (whilst making H

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Port of LA cargo volumes drop as ongoing labor talks deter some shippers

Supply Chain Dive

The port handled 21.5% fewer containers last month compared to September 2021, and the ship backlog has receded.

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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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Southern California’s Notorious Container Ship Backup Ends

Supply Chain Brain

The queue of container ships waiting for berths at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach fell to just four vessels this week.

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UPS to pay $5.3M in EPA settlement over alleged hazardous waste violations

Supply Chain Dive

The parcel delivery giant has three years to come into compliance at more than 1,000 facilities nationwide.

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Flexport Receives $200 Million From KKR to Grow Trade Financing

Supply Chain Brain

The credit facility from the New York-based investment firm is Flexport Capital’s first outside funding since its inception in 2017.

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Laird Superfood to close Oregon plant as it shifts to co-packing

Supply Chain Dive

The closure of the facility, used to make powdered creamers and hydration products, will result in the loss of 46 jobs this year, the company said.

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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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Podcast | Charging Up the Battery Supply Chain to Meet Demand for EVs

Supply Chain Brain

Government and private industry alike have set ambitious targets for the production of electric vehicles. But will their efforts be short-circuited by a broken battery supply chain?

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Biden awards $2.8B to boost domestic EV battery supply

Supply Chain Dive

Suppliers for major auto giants including Tesla and Mercedes-Benz won grants to expand manufacturing

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How is Cognitive Procurement Impacting Business Users?

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

Cognitive procurement is a hot topic in the business world today. But what exactly is it? In simple words, cognitive procurement is the process of using disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with procurement. In broader terms, cognitive procurement can augment all parts of procurement, such as identifying potential suppliers, automating the contract management process, and creating a touchless procurement experience.

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How Does Bitcoin Shape the Future of Finance?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Can Decentralized Finance Revolutionize the Financial Segment? How does Bitcoin shape the future of Finance? Being a futuristic person will come with a lot of responsibilities, and for that, you have to understand a lot of technological advancements. However, with proper knowledge about the things yet to come in the future, perhaps you will be able to handle them better.

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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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[Update] Handy Software Updates and Fixes

Procurement Express

We released version 2.2.21 of our web application on the 20th of October 2022, which contained mainly fixes to issues faced by our customers. In fact, we have decided to focus on fixing those pesky bugs for the next few months and keep the addition of new features to a minimum. We’re looking forward to seeing the results of these improvements and we’ll keep you updated on the progress.

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5 Advantages of Folding Boxes for Product Packaging!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Product Packaging Mistakes That Could Cost You Customers! A folding box is a form of paper-based packaging that can be folded and closed to keep your products safe. Folding boxes are useful for protection and marketing, as they protect your products, communicate their message and purpose, and attract potential customers.

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The Role of Gamification in Corporate eLearning

Skill Dynamics

Gamification refers to the application of game-design elements with rewards such as points, badges, leader boards and storylines to educational concepts for improved user engagement. It is certain that gamification has redefined expectations in the eLearning sphere. The technology’s impact on education has resulted into this form of learning for more interactivity and engagement and is a new way of learning that is poised to have a great impact on the way we teach.

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RFI, RFP, RFQ, ROI, RFT: What’s the Difference?

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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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Novartis Allows Generic Leukemia Drug Production in Seven Nations

Supply Chain Brain

The oral drug, nilotinib, is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia, and may be made in Egypt, Guatemala, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, the Philippines and Tunisia.

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