Tue.Feb 07, 2023

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Sustainable procurement – change the mindset

ABC of Procurement

Many connect sustainability with higher operational costs. But is this really the case? The post Sustainable procurement – change the mindset first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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10 questions to ask a procurement recruitment agency before partnering with them

Procurement Heads

However, it’s important to choose the right agency to partner with to ensure a successful hiring campaign. Before making a decision, it’s crucial to ask the right questions to determine if the agency is the right fit for your company’s needs. So, we’ve put together 10 questions to ask before partnering with a procurement recruitment agency.

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Buyer Power Score – Pest Control Services

Art of Procurement

The AOP Buyer Power Score is a content offering created in partnership with ProcurementIQ that rates the balance of power. The post Buyer Power Score – Pest Control Services appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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CPO Spotlight: Magdalena Shakallis

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads ’ latest CPO Spotlight, Magdalena spoke with Rupert Gaster about why she chose to complement her procurement career with end-to-end supply chain roles and what drives her curiosity. Can we start by getting to know who you are and what you currently do? I come from Poland, but moved to the UK in 2009, and lived in Chile for three years in the meantime.

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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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Episode 101: Maximizing the Value of Strong Supplier Partnerships with Juli Lassow

Una

EPISODE 101 Maximizing the Value of Strong Supplier Partnerships with Juli Lassow By Kelly Barner | February 8, 2023 After all of the turbulence of the last few years, relationships between procurement and suppliers have reached a place of stability – at least for now. And yet, given their experiences, both groups are re-examining what they want to get from their most strategic partnerships and how to make that possible.

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Biden urges supply chain resilience at State of the Union

Supply Chain Dive

The president touted domestic manufacturing investments and teased new 'buy American' standards in construction as he pushed to avoid future disruptions.

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Spending on diverse suppliers averages 3.6%

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

A new report finds that just 3.6% of spending is devoted to certified diverse suppliers, with 17% of all spend going to just 10 companies.

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How the FMC plans to enforce the Ocean Shipping Reform Act in 2023

Supply Chain Dive

Regulators are working their way through more than 200 shipper complaints, even as ocean congestion eases.

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Dr. Russell D. Meller inducted into National Academy of Engineering

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FORTNA’s principal scientist recognized for his contributions to large-scale distribution design and operations methodology.

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Peloton struggles to offload manufacturing assets

Supply Chain Dive

The connected fitness company is looking to shrink its operating footprint, but it hasn’t been able to find the right buyers.

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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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Airline Safety System That Failed Must Wait to 2030 for Fix

Supply Chain Brain

One of the worst near-disasters in U.S. history, pilots of an Air Canada flight from Toronto to San Francisco missed a notice about a closed airport runway buried in 27 pages of Notams and other bulletins.

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Egg prices expected to remain high as long as bird flu continues

Supply Chain Dive

While producers are grappling with the impact of the virus, politicians and activists call for investigations into potential price gouging.

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New Report: Big Trends and Predictions for Procurement in 2023

SpendHQ

Specific real-world case examples of how other companies leverage their own existing spend and supplier history data as Spend Intelligence The post New Report: Big Trends and Predictions for Procurement in 2023 appeared first on SpendHQ.

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J&J Snack Foods to add 3 new distribution centers in bid to simplify network

Supply Chain Dive

The snack maker says the new facilities will boost efficiencies by reducing party logistics locations.

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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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Best Practices of Software Negotiation

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

Many businesses need effective negotiation skills in day-to-day activities, whether for internal changes, client discussions, or for contract negotiation. A software contract is one part of business negotiation that might be unanticipated, but it is often an important part of business operations. Your software must meet the requirements and needs of your company without paying excessive amounts or falling victim to predatory terms and conditions.

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Labor Secretary Marty Walsh Is Leaving the Biden Administration

Supply Chain Brain

Known for the ability to bring both labor and management to the table in his previous role as mayor of Boston, Walsh continued that approach in his leadership at the DOL.

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You’re Fired! A Bricks & Mortar Versus Virtual Debate

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: In the opening line to his post on LinkedIn , Larry Leung, CSCMP wrote the following: “A source of much angst and frustration around the Return to Office (RTO) is a decrease in autonomy.” The following is my response to his post. What do you think? While I will leave it to experts like Iain Campbell McKenna to provide his take on the virtual versus physical office debate Larry , your post reminded me of another “cast in granite” work axiom – 

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Relief Efforts in Turkey, Syria Face Logistical Hurdles

Supply Chain Brain

For now, transportation and logistics are a major concern. Many routes into and out of the region by ocean, air and road are blocked or heavily congested.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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How Will Procurement Technology Impact Business Travel?

Procurement Software

For this week’s opinion piece on a recent procurement related article, I’m going to dig into a piece from Procurement Magazine, with the title “Procurement and the big reset in Business Travel and Expense”. The basic premise of the article is, perhaps quite obviously, that business travel is going to change as part of the new, post-COVID normal. It goes on to look at how procurement leaders’ expertise can help to make data driven decisions when it comes to business travel and expenses.

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Zoom Cuts Workforce by 15% as Pandemic-Driven Demand Wanes

Supply Chain Brain

Zoom had bumped up hiring during the pandemic to meet surging demand, but now joins U.S. companies in reining in costs to brace for a potential recession.

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