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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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Watch: How Are AI and Robotics Changing Logistics?

Supply Chain Brain

Oliver Hedgepeth, professor of logistics with American Public University System online, offers guidance on what warehouse employers and workers must do to adjust to the new age of automation.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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