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Sustainable Logistics — The Ultimate Guide

Procurement Tactics

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free Whitepaper ?. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Sustainable Logistics — The Ultimate Guide. Sustainable logistics is aimed by many organizations as it can achieve their corporate social responsibility and enhance their overall process. However, how can logistics achieve sustainability?

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You Didn’t Know These 7 Steps of an Effective Purchasing System

ProcurePort

• Purchasing is the lifeblood of any functional business organization. Organizations must procure from internal and external suppliers to operate fluidly and optimize performance. • Organizations are also looking at how they can leverage globalization by deploying software, systems, and technologies that help them collaborate with strategic vendors. • Working with local suppliers at grass […].

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CPO Spotlight: Rachel Scarrett

Procurement Heads

We spend about a billion pounds each year through our supply chain of approximately 500 suppliers. I have a team of 30 people with end-to-end category management responsibility. Procurement and supplier management are carried out by separate teams under my leadership. I also have accountability for the supply chain third-party management risk and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

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Two-Thirds of Organizations Say Reducing Supply Chain Disruption Has Increased in Priority in Response to Recurring Black-Swan Events

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With 30% of respondents indicating their organizations are suffering from an inability to assess risk across suppliers, many are investing in new strategies to minimize the frequency and impact of disruption. 14th September, Redwood City, CA – Research from Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider , has revealed that almost two-thirds (64%) of surveyed procurement decision-makers say their organizations ensuring supply continuity has increased in priority since the pandemic, with

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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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Episode 82: Winning at the Game of Risk with Rohit Hajela

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Episode 82: Winning at the Game of Risk with Rohit Hajela. By Kelly Barner | September 14, 2022. The speed of change is so fast these days that we are living in the future already. As a result, risks from cybersecurity and ransomware are increasing – as are the costs and business implications associated with them. In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Rohit Hajela.

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U.S. Railroad Workers Prepare for Strike as Rail Companies See Record Profits

Supply Chain Brain

A strike — the first since 1992 —. could cost the U.S. economy $2bn a day, according to a recently issued Association of American Railroads report, and workers say they will quit an industry already facing staff shortages.

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Biden Signs Order to Boost Bio-Manufacturing, Compete with China

Supply Chain Brain

President Joe Biden signed an executive order laying out a strategy to bolster domestic bio-manufacturing and reduce reliance on China for new medicines, chemicals and other products.

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Amazon cancels, delays dozens of warehouses as it looks to rightsize capacity

Supply Chain Dive

The e-commerce giant is slowing its network expansion after excess capacity and less productive facilities saw billions of dollars in added costs.

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Comprehending the Objectives of Digital Currency!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why Are Cryptocurrencies Important? A sort of money that users can only obtain digitally or electronically is known as crypto assets. Other names include cybercast, virtual currencies, and financial technology. While discussing the objectives of digital currency, we also need to read online which countries have successfully positioned cryptocurrencies.

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Off-price retailers shift tactics as inventory gluts squeeze the industry

Supply Chain Dive

Markdowns by large retailers have created a domino effect, placing new pressures on the model of stores like Burlington and Ross.

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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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Three Risks for Procurement — And What to Do About Them

Supply Chain Brain

What are the biggest risks procurement teams need to account for in the immediate future, and how can they mitigate them?

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As supply chain woes persist for school meals, districts get creative

Supply Chain Dive

Some districts are leasing warehouse space to store items for meal programs as they navigate shortages, according to a report by school nutrition advocates.

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Warehouse management systems (WMS) and their role in resilient supply chains

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Since the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic hit businesses across the globe, supply chain digitalization has moved to the top of many boardroom agendas. As companies look to build resilient supply chains, they are turning to technology to mitigate the impact of future disruption. Many companies have invested in digital business systems, such as modern warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and artificial intelligence.

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Kimberly-Clark appoints former 3M exec as chief supply chain officer

Supply Chain Dive

Tamera Fenske will help manage global procurement, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, safety, and sustainability.

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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

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Germany Sells Full Stake in Lufthansa at $760 Million Profit

Supply Chain Brain

Germany raised 760 million euros ($760 million) from the sale of the state’s full stake in Deutsche Lufthansa AG, unwinding all of the holding it took to keep the flagship carrier afloat during COVID-19 lock-downs.

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Technology Round-Up — September 14, 2022

CPO Rising

CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider and you are continually innovating the way that procurement and supply chain leaders and practitioners drive value, we’d love to hear from you.

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Watch: How Can Supply Chains Become Sustainable and Transparent?

Supply Chain Brain

Sustainability and transparency are different things, but they go hand in hand, says Jamie Barsimantov, chief strategy officer at SupplyShift.

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7 Reasons to Automate Accounts Payable!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Best Practices for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable! A lot of the problems, issues, and mistakes that happen in accounts payable can be handled through automation. AP is essential for maintaining strong relationships with vendors and a positive cash flow which is why you should automate Accounts Payable.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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U.K. Peer Urges Biden to Ban Bain & Co. from U.S. Government Contracts

Supply Chain Brain

In August Bain was barred from tendering for U.K. government contracts for three years over its “grave professional misconduct” in state corruption in South Africa.

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4 Reasons to Consider CNAPP for Your Business!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Avoiding these 6 Cybersecurity Tips Might Harm Your Business! There are a lot of acronyms floating around in the security industry, and keeping track of them can be challenging. That being said, a new acronym, CNAPP, a novel type of cyber defense, is on the rise and deserving of investigation.