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Sustainable Procurement Requirements — 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 Procurement Requirements — The Ultimate Guide. Sustainable procurement requirements are closely tied to the company’s culture and policies. But what are the requirements to attain sustainable procurement?

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4 ways collaboration helps build supply chain resiliency

Supply Chain Dive

Navigating volatility during the pandemic wasn't easy. Several speakers shared their approach during a session at CSCMP Edge 2022.

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What is Procurement Vendor Management Process

ProcurePort

• Vendor management is the process and best practices of managing suppliers or simply vendors. • Vendor management is a complicated and sequential process that involves selecting vendors (based on price, quality, and delivery), negotiating contracts, onboarding vendors, evaluating performance, and controlling costs. • Measuring performance and determining vendor-related risks are critical parts of any […].

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US Postal Service pursues facility consolidation to reduce transport costs

Supply Chain Dive

The agency is streamlining its facility footprint in a five-year initiative, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said in an interview.

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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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The Big Interview with Morgan Rachal

Procurement Heads

Well versed in the industry and with a passion for manufacturing, particularly material flow, she recently led a resourcing project totalling $13 million in initial savings. Keen on seeking out process improvements and seeing them through, for our latest Women in Procurement blog, she spoke to Saria Alderson to share more about her career. Tell us about your procurement journey to date and what made you choose the industry as a profession.

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The Intelligent Automation Imperative: How Should Companies Respond?

Supply Chain Brain

Companies that invested in artificial intelligence-powered automation are reaping huge returns.

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A World of Hurt — Updated CSCMP State of Logistics Report

Supply Chain Brain

The report is produced annually for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) by global consulting firm Kearney.

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Technology funding for procurement solutions is defying the overall technology market: The valuation reality (Part 2)

Spend Matters

Categories: Analysis , M&A , Market Intelligence , Procurement Financials , Technology Tags: PRO Depending on where you sit from a technology funding perspective these days, the situation is either abysmal or (nearly) acceptable. There really is no middle ground anymore (it’s more abysmal outside of procurement technology!). Granted, valuations across the board are down (of course), reflecting declines in broader tech indexes, especially the NASDAQ overall, and more specifically the descent

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Ford Stock Drops After Inflation Warning Adds to Gloomy Economic Commentary

Supply Chain Brain

The company said inflation is pushing supplier costs $1 billion higher than expected in the current quarter, joining the chorus of major corporations warning about challenges rippling through the economy.

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What’s the Difference Between a Freight Broker and Freight Agent?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Tips To Be A Successful Freight Broker! The Supply Chain industry provides vast employment opportunities, from procurement to warehouse inventory, management, and shipping. The terms freight broker and freight agent are often confused in the cargo and shipping sector. And it’s easy to see why.

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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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Truck Duels Kick Off with Batteries Battling Fuel Cells for Top Spot

Supply Chain Brain

Companies like Nikola, Volvo and Daimler Truck are pursuing both battery-electric rigs and vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, in a costly bet on two technologies.

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The Importance of Cybersecurity for Businesses!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Avoiding these 6 Cybersecurity Tips Might Harm Your Business! A Global Threat Report reflects the importance of Cybersecurity and how quickly cybercriminals and eCrime actors identify the latest vulnerabilities to exploit trusted supply chains and gain access to critical applications.

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Supplier Management During a Crisis (eWorld 2022 Special Podcast)

Procurement Insights

How has the pandemic strengthened your relationship with your suppliers? In this special eWorld Procurement & Supply presentation I reference case studies on Loblaws Inc , Frito-Lay , Walmart , Conagra Brands (Vlasic Pickles) and others. Sources include: Procurement Insights, Financial Post , Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) and Janne Kyttanen ‘s Forbes article on 3D Value Chains. eWorld Procurement & Supply3h • 3 hours ago.

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What is a Vacuum Oven and its Applications?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Different Sectors of the Chemical Industry! Normally, we know about only a single type of oven that we use in our homes. But this equipment has multiple types depending on the nature of the work where it will be used. If you are working in any laboratory, especially with chemical compounds, you must have heard about a vacuum oven.

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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.

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Watch: Why Aren't Brands Meeting Customers' Fulfillment Needs?

Supply Chain Brain

Keith Blankenship, vice president of sales with Kibo, explains where brands are falling short in their fulfillment efforts, the reasons behind the shortfall, and the prospects for improvement.

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What Can You Buy With Bitcoin?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Things You Can Buy With Bitcoin! Bitcoins are now taking the position of traditional currency because people use them primarily for buying products or making a transaction. Slowly this digital crypto is covering the area of traditional currency. But what can you buy with Bitcoin?

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Procurement News — September 21, 2022

CPO Rising

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders. Contact us with your news story here. CPO News Kimberly-Clark Appoints Tamera Fenske To Chief Supply Chain Officer DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced the appointment of Tamera Fenske to the role […].

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How to Trade Gold Online!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Great Guidelines for Trading the Gold Market. Gold trading is nothing new; this concept has existed since the Roman Empire. In today’s world, trading of this precious metal has become more common, and people are learning to do the same through brokers or how to trade gold online.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Benefits of Using the Bitcoin Exchange Platform!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Bitcoin Exchange Platform Selection Process! There are so many cryptos available in the online market and one can easily buy any of them, but if you check the top-ranked crypto, you will get to see the name of bitcoin. The best method to pay money for this digital crypto is the Bitcoin exchange platform.

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An Insight into Cloud Computing!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Virtualization vs. Cloud Computing! (Infographic). Cloud computing is highly used in today’s world. Cloud computing is a service that allows customers to work with databases, software, and networking, among other computing services. It is a way to work with servers and store data effectively.

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Digitzo – A Reliable Gateway for Decentralized Finance!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Decentralized Finance? Digitzo was established to deliver high-quality financial services to individuals interested in transacting commercially viable instruments. This was the company’s original mission statement. This was one of the industries that were expanding at a rapid rate at the time.