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What does the German Supply Chain Act Mean for Procurement?

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What Lieferkettengesetz Means for Procurement? By Jan-Hendrik Sohn. The German Supply Chain Act, or Lieferkettengesetz, is a new piece of legislation that came into effect January 2023 with an extended remit from January 1, 2024. The act was established to address issues of sustainability and ethical conduct in global supply chains, and has significant implications for companies and procurement organizations operating in Germany.

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Sustainable Procurement Analysis — The Ultimate Guide

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33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Sustainable Procurement Analysis — The Ultimate Guide. Procurement analysis is used to collect and analyze data for businesses to gain insights and make informed decisions. However, what is it when it comes to sustainability? In this article, we will discuss what sustainable procurement analysis is.

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Watch: The Role of AI in Transforming Last-Mile Delivery

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Artificial intelligence has penetrated virtually every aspect of modern life, and last-mile delivery is no exception, says Bart De Muynck, chief industry officer with project 44.

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Five Fundamental Principles of Category Management

Barkers Procurement

Category management is a long-term, strategic approach to procurement in which certain employees or teams of employees are responsible for procuring specific types of items, such as IT equipment, office supplies or construction materials. To manage categories successfully, you should respect several major principles of the practice: cross functional working, the use of facts and data, a strong supply market knowledge, open-ness to change and stakeholder engagement.

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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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U.K. Union Boss Seeks Coordinated Strikes to ‘Maximize’ Effect

Supply Chain Brain

The government has so far refused to offer pay hikes for public sector workers beyond the levels suggested by pay review bodies that it says are independent.

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China Expects Surge in Travel Over Lunar New Year Holidays

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The recent relaxation of Covid restrictions is likely to spur people to return home to visit families, as well as take vacations.

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Retail Predictions for 2023: Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Clean Contract Data

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Retailers must rely on digital tools to help manage and optimize their operations impacted by inflation.

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Poultry Farm Says Millions of Chickens Could Starve From Rail Delays

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Shippers are still on edge over service issues, and have complained to regulators.

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Ukraine Grain Ship Refloated after Running Aground in Suez Canal

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The incident involving the 225-metre Marshall Islands-registered M/V Glory had sparked fears of a repeat of a blockage in 2021.

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