Tue.Mar 29, 2022

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The Hidden Greenwashing Behind Recycled Plastic

Supply Chain Brain

In an age of internet-savvy consumers, companies have employed increasingly sophisticated greenwashing tactics to avoid taking meaningful environmental action, while reaping the reputational benefits of appearing eco-friendly.

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4 Keys to Vendor Risk Management Process Workflow

ProcurePort

You most likely depend on third-party vendors to efficiently run your routine operations if you own a business or an organization. Nevertheless, vendor management process workflow can present risks with serious financial, legal, and operational repercussions making vendor risk management a critical process. But how do you manage tens or hundreds of vendors if you […].

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Ukraine War, China Lockdowns Hit Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Global supply strains that started to ease in early 2022 are worsening again as headwinds strengthen from the war in Ukraine and China’s Covid lockdowns, threatening slower growth and faster inflation across the global economy.

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Solving the Pain Points of Consultancy with CEO of Constellia, Rob Levene – Episode 54

Procurement Talk with David Byrne

Listen in Apple Podcasts Listen in Spotify Listen in Google Podcasts Episode show notes “It isn’t about the price of the consultancy, it’s the impact of the outcome they’re delivering, so cheap can become very expensive.” The difference in spend between contingent labour and consultancies globally is incredibly small, yet … Continued.

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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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Keeping Your Supply Network in Equilibrium: Avient's Journey to sustainable supply chain risk management

Supply Chain Brain

Over the past couple of years, a multitude of challenges have been thrown at supply chains that have caused what feels like a chain reaction of continuous disruption. Supply chain and procurement teams are tasked with sifting through the noise to find out what is relevant to their supplier base to ensure their supply network stays in equilibrium. .

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Managing a Contingent Workforce – Igor Putrenko and Tobi Schmidt from Eqip

The Procuretech Podcast

Managing a situation where an increasing percentage of any company's workforce is composed of external, contingent workers is a challenge that many companies are already dealing with. While many more will have to figure this out pretty soon too, as they move to a more flexible labour model with the advent of the "gig economy". How to mange this digitally, to both ensure compliant onboarding of consultancies, contractors and freelancers, as well as streamlining the administrative hassle associate

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Roundtable roundup: Best practices for crown corporation procurement

Bonfire

At Bonfire, we get to work with hundreds of public procurement professionals every day. Our platform connects you to tools and resources that make your jobs easier. But we also do our best to connect you to each other , so you can reap the benefits of working together. On March 15, we brought together procurement professionals from crown corporations across Canada for a virtual roundtable discussion.

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Real-Time In-Transit Visibility: Implications for the Pharma Cold Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Shippers of high-value urgent, fragile and perishable cargoes need continuous monitoring of shipment location, condition and security.

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JAGGAER Opens Office in Riyadh to Support Saudi 2030 Vision

Jaggaer

The post JAGGAER Opens Office in Riyadh to Support Saudi 2030 Vision appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Johnson & Johnson Halts Supply of Personal-Care Products in Russia

Supply Chain Brain

Johnson & Johnson suspended the supply of its personal-care products in Russia due to the “increasing scale of the humanitarian crisis” caused by the war in Ukraine.

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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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How One 3PL Is Taking On Higher Fuel Costs

Supply Chain Brain

At more than $5 per gallon, diesel fuel has surpassed even the historic peak of $4.70 in July 2008.

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Five Critical Challenges Facing Pharma Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

There’s little room for error in most global supply chains, but none for the pharmaceutical cold chain. Failure is measured in lost revenue, reputation and potentially patient lives.

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World Moves From Shortages to Possible Glut of COVID-19 Vaccines

Supply Chain Brain

After racing to build capacity and meet once seemingly insatiable orders for COVID-19 shots, the global vaccine industry is facing waning demand as many late-to-market producers fight over a slowing market.

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Firms Must Choose Between Russia and West, U.S. Official Says

Supply Chain Brain

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo says global companies have a choice to make between doing business in Russia or in Western allied nations.

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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.