Mon.Apr 18, 2022

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When Will Manufacturers Act to Diversify Raw-Material Supply?

Supply Chain Brain

At a time when supply chain experts are preaching the benefits of diversified sourcing, an alarmingly small number of manufacturers seem to be practicing it.

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How a KGB Sleeper Agent became an Asset for the United States

Negotiations Ninja

Jack Barsky was born in 1949 in Eastern Germany as “Albrecht Dittrich.” At the time, Eastern Germany was occupied by the Soviets. Jack spent 26 years of his life in a Communist regime. He even obtained a Master’s Degree in Chemistry. But before he could start a career as a college professor, he was recruited by the KGB. In 1978—after five years of training in Moscow and Berlin—he was launched as an undercover lone-wolf agent.

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Watch: Moving From Tactical to Strategic in Times of Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

Angela Robine, director of strategy-supply chain with VF Corp., talks about the challenge of taking the long view at a time when so many companies are struggling merely to survive.

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What kind of spend data is flying under your radar?

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

Most geniuses—especially those who lead others—prosper not by deconstructing intricate complexities but by exploiting unrecognized simplicities.- Andy Benoit. And it holds good for our Spend Management as well! When it comes to S pend A nalysis , it has been too easy to recognize the most visible parts of the business. After all, it makes sense to keep spends that directly impact your business on a tight leash, right?

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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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Enhance Supply Chain Risk Management to Increase Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chains have been experiencing an increasing number of disruptions in the past 3 years, with many being both unfamiliar and unpredicted. This has led to a drive for increased resiliency. .

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How 5G and the Metaverse are Revolutionizing the Workplace!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is 5G? And What Does it Mean for Supply Chain? (Infographic). Since the pandemic triggered a global shift towards remote work, employees across the board have discovered the rich benefits that come as a result of working from home. While employees miss their social connections with coworkers, the increased productivity and convenience delivered by remote work have given rise to the demand for a hybrid work environment.

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Methane Leaks Make LNG-Powered Ships Dirtier Than Other Vessels

Supply Chain Brain

Methane leaks from ships using liquefied natural gas as fuel make most of the vessels dirtier than ones using diesel or heavy fuel oil, a new analysis shows.

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