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Supplier Code of Conduct — Embracing Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Code of Conduct — Embracing Sustainability Supplier code of conduct allows businesses to establish their internal and external expectations. However, what is it? In this article, we will discuss what supplier code of conduct is.

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Sriracha Shortage Incoming

Procurement Bulletin

Sriracha Shortage Incoming Last year saw Huy Fong Foods, maker of the beloved spicy sauce Sriracha, issue a warning about supply shortage due to supply shortages of Mexican chiles. It looks like those issues are overflowing into this year as well due to bad weather conditions affecting crop yields. Investments in US Manufacturing Surges As companies try to reduce supply chain risks seen from the global pandemic, increased investments in US manufacturing is also due to two new pieces of legislati

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How Economic Uncertainty Is Changing the Buyer-Supplier Dynamic

Supply Chain Brain

Buyers and suppliers are forced to pivot in response to changes in inflation, interest rates and the general economic climate. And the balance of power between the two shifts accordingly.

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335: What You Need to Know About Space Logistics, with Ryan Duffy

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Today I’m shaking things up and sharing one of my favorite recent episodes of Thoughts and Coffee. In this episode, I’m joined by exciting industry writer and former Managing Editor of Payload Space, Ryan Duffy, to talk space logistics. Ryan is passionate about bringing us the scoop on the future of logistics, from emerging tech to the final frontier, and I loved finding out more.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Researchers Find Diverse Supply Chains Benefit Cities

Supply Chain Brain

A recent study by researchers at Penn State found that complex and diversified supply chains can have a strong positive effect on medium-sized cities.

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[Pod] Enlisting Procurement in the Fight to Eradicate Modern Day Slavery w/ Tim Nelson

Art of Procurement

“The reality is that most companies will have some amount of modern-day slavery within their supply chains. It’s whether they’re. The post [Pod] Enlisting Procurement in the Fight to Eradicate Modern Day Slavery w/ Tim Nelson appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Watch: When Will EVs Dominate the Auto Industry?

Supply Chain Brain

Rich Kilgore, associate professor of management and business administration at Maryville University, offers insights into the auto industry’s transition from gas-powered to electric vehicles.

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Canada and Volkswagen Outline Plans for an Almost $15bn Battery Factory in Ontario

Supply Chain Brain

Volkswagen will be investing $5.1 billion in the plant while the Canadian government will provide an additional $9.7 billion in the form of a tax credit.

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Global Oil Benchmark Clears Hurdle as U.S. Ship Transfers Granted

Supply Chain Brain

The change will bring much-needed liquidity into the benchmark, which for years has been suffering from shrinking supplies.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Liquidates Business

Supply Chain Brain

The shift to private-label merchandise in 2020 alienated major brands at the heart of its business.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.