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Should-Cost Model – The Ultimate Guide

Procurement Tactics

 Menu Course Library 1. Negotiation Course Learn from industry experts who negotiated billion $ deals 2. Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. ChatGPT & AI Use ChatGPT to automate procurement processes Access To All Unlimited access to all courses & templates Platform For Teams Procurement Tactics For Teams Where procurement teams build better skills, fas

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State of Air Freight Today: With Power Dynamics Shifting, Carriers Look for Consistency

Supply Chain Brain

Moving into the summer, freight forwarders sit in an advantageous position to drive pricing down and demand on-time performance.

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How Digital Procurement Tools Can Eliminate Busy Work

Procurement Software

Digital procurement tools offer buying teams a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Tech can help pivot their activity from being predominantly tactical and administrative, to being a highly strategic and valued business partner. Tech can’t do this on its own of course. But, by eliminating a lot of tactical workload, it can free up valuable resources to concentrate on what moves the needle.

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China Curbs Exports of Key Computer Chip Materials

Supply Chain Brain

The announcement comes just days before a high-stakes trip to Beijing by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

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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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Barkers Gain Gold Status From Consultancy.UK

Barkers Procurement

Barkers are pleased to announce they have been ranked as ‘Gold’ in Consultancy.UK ’s rating of leading consultancy firms in the UK for procurement services. The ranking presents the region’s most trusted, expert and influential consultancy firms in the domain for the year 2023. The capabilities of the consulting firms are based on the view of executives and consultants active in Procurement as well as on assessments of Procurement capabilities, company reputation, analyst benchmarks, industry

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Balancing Power and Productivity: Forklift Power Tips to Increase Uptime

Supply Chain Brain

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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New Zealand Bans Plastic Bags for Fresh Produce in Supermarkets

Supply Chain Brain

New Zealand has become the world's first country to expand its ban on plastic bags to thin bags, which are typically used to hold fruits or vegetables.

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ESG and Sustainable Supply Chain – Sheldon Mydat, CEO of Suppeco

The Procuretech Podcast

In this episode of the Procuretech Podcast, host James Meads is joined by old friend and procuretech founder Sheldon Mydat - CEO of Suppeco. Sheldon is here to talk about ESG and sustainability, as well as sharing his thoughts on the current digital procurement landscape. ESG and Sustainable Supply Chain – Sheldon Mydat, CEO of Suppeco Timestamps 2:01 Sheldon’s career to date A quick overview of Sheldon's career.

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Watch: The Role of the Modern 4PL in Executing Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Eric Rempel, chief innovation officer at Redwood Logistics, says the modern fourth-party logistics provider offers a finely honed logistics platform as a service.

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China Jumps Ahead in the Rush to Secure Lithium From Africa

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. is also examining options for raw materials supply from Africa, but so far has only a few tentative plans, including preliminary cooperation agreements with the DRC and Zambia.

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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