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What’s Inspiring Supply Chain Leaders Now

ProcurePort

• The coronavirus pandemic is nearly over. Global supply chains are gradually getting back to their former efficiency and economies are beginning to pick up. • All of this is of course welcome news for a lot of supply chain leaders for whom the past two years have been nothing short of a nightmare. With […]. The post What’s Inspiring Supply Chain Leaders Now appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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T-Mobile’s approach to boosting diversity throughout the supply chain

Procurement Leaders

Challenge. Like an increasingly large number of companies, T-Mobile sees huge potential benefits from increasing the diversity of its supply base – for two particular reasons: As society becomes more diverse, those companies which do not invest in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives risk being left behind, while those that do can have a positive impact on their customers, suppliers, employees and communities.

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IT procurement guide: How to, tips and templates

RPF360

IT procurement is a mission-critical function in any organization -- but how can you be sure you're selecting the right vendor? Explore how to easily compare vendors, functionality and more using the RFP process paired with RFP management software. The post IT procurement guide: How to, tips and templates appeared first on RFP360.

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PMI’s approach to functional transformation to support a smoke-free future

Procurement Leaders

Challenge. In 2016, Philip Morris International (PMI) first announced its commitment to a ‘smoke-free future’. This involved the company aiming to shift at least 40 million of its adult customers from cigarettes and other combustible tobacco products to smoke-free alternatives by 2025. In March 2021, the company announced an ambition for smoke-free products to account for more than 50% of its total net revenues, also by 2025.

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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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The Race Towards Carbon Neutrality: Procurement on the Frontline Understanding Decarbonization to Make the Right Moves

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The post The Race Towards Carbon Neutrality: Procurement on the Frontline Understanding Decarbonization to Make the Right Moves appeared first on Ivalua.

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The Two Types of Visibility That Boost Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

The traditional notion of building resiliency in supply chains is evolving — and it should.

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Pharma Supply Chain Failure Is a $35 Billion Problem

Supply Chain Brain

The pharmaceutical industry loses roughly $35 billion annually because of failures in temperature-controlled logistics. Those losses are almost entirely preventable.

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Flexibility, Transparency: What Supply Chain Candidates Really Want

Supply Chain Brain

How can companies can meet customer demands for faster and more efficient delivery of products? By hiring the right people.

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Podcast | Get Smart! Why Supply Chains Are Embracing Decision Intelligence

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chains need to get smarter.

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Latin America Free Zone Sees Silver Lining in Supply Chain Kinks

Supply Chain Brain

Uruguay’s largest free zone operator Zonamerica SA, which hosts over 350 companies, plans to break ground on more than $100 million in real estate projects through next year as it bets stressed global supply chains will boost the country’s appeal as a regional hub.

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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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Watch: Why Can't Supply Chains Keep Pace With Change?

Supply Chain Brain

“Disruption” is the word of the year. Alan Amling, distinguished fellow at the University of Tennessee's Global Supply Chain Institute, explains what it means to supply chain professionals — and why they keep "getting in their own way.".

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De-Mining Ukraine’s Ports Could Take Months While Seafarers Remain Trapped

Supply Chain Brain

Removing sea mines near Ukraine’s key ports could take months, and hundreds of seafarers are still stranded in the region following Russia’s invasion of the country, according to the United Nations agency responsible for shipping safety.

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Watch: How to Keep Suppliers Contractually Responsible

Supply Chain Brain

Tiffany Presley, attorney in the Supply Chain Practice of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, offers advice on how manufacturers can achieve better visibility of, and control over, suppliers at the tier-one level and beyond.