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Skills and Tools Needed for Strategic Purchasing Excellence

Procurement Freelancers

Strategic purchasing plays a pivotal role in modern businesses, shaping their ability to compete effectively… The post Skills and Tools Needed for Strategic Purchasing Excellence first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains: Implementation Checklist

Supply Chain Queen

Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains: Implementation Checklist By Supply Chain Queen About This Checklist This implementation guide provides practical steps for building climate resilience into your supply chain operations. Based on real-world experience and proven methodologies, it offers actionable insights for immediate deployment in light of the LA fires.

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Assessing The James Meads Solution Map

Procurement Insights

Many solution providers have asked me for feedback and direction on various solution schematics. At a quick glance, I can see areas where I can streamline the processes. More importantly, I can link multiple separate solutions within a Metaprise so they are NOT part of a disjointed “one-off” tech-led equation-based horizontal build. An example of the advantage of using the agent-based model within the Metaprise is a building block approach I used to extend the DND RAM platform to add

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Will We Continue to Burn? LA Fires Signal Urban Climate Crisis Tipping Point

Supply Chain Queen

Will We Continue to Burn? LA Fires Signal Urban Climate Crisis Tipping Point The devastating Los Angeles fires represent a watershed moment in urban climate adaptation. These aren’t typical California wildfires – they’re urban conflagrations driven by hurricane-force Santa Ana winds, transforming our understanding of climate risk in cities.

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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.