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Understanding the Costs Associated with Sourcing Agents

Procurement Freelancers

In modern business, every organization aims to minimize costs and operations. Sourcing agents are typically… The post Understanding the Costs Associated with Sourcing Agents first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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The Secrets to Selling the C-suite on S&OP’s Value

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The struggle to sell the C-suite on S&OP priorities can be a challenge, but Carol Cunningham has found success in doing just that and shared her secrets at the recent ASCM Connect 2023 conference.

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Flexport plans to cut up to 30% of workers: reports

Supply Chain Dive

The freight forwarder had already laid off a fifth of its workforce earlier this year as it dealt with the effects of a macroeconomic downturn.

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Chevron Australia Workers Back Latest Strike Threat

Supply Chain Brain

Night shift workers at Chevron’s Wheatstone and Gorgon facilities elected to restart the strike during an October 6 afternoon meeting, the Offshore Alliance said in a statement.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Port Everglades cargo volumes dip 14% in August

Supply Chain Dive

The Florida-based port's cargo traffic is returning to pre-COVID levels, CEO and Port Director Jonathan Daniels said.

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Navigating Enterprise Digital Transformation for a Future-Ready Business

Pipefy

Digital transformations are becoming increasingly common in business, but they can be challenging for enterprises with many employees distributed throughout the world. While they have bigger budgets and more resources, these companies must still strike a balance between innovation and cost savings. This guide explores the benefits, challenges, steps, and real-world examples of enterprise digital transformations.

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Supplier Onboarding: The “True Measurement” of Success

Procurement Insights

“One of the most important questions I had asked Bob dealt with the actual increase in the distribution of business over the Commonwealth’s supply base both before and after the introduction of eVA. In the year prior to eVA’s launch, between 5,000 and 6,000 of the 20,000 registered suppliers received orders. In 2006, 14,371 of the 34,000 suppliers received orders.

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U.S. to Participate in Upcoming IPEF Negotiating Round

Supply Chain Brain

IPEF partners will continue to work towards negotiating the outcomes of Pillars I (Trade), III (Clean Economy) and IV (Fair Economy) of the trade framework.

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CPO Rising Listicle: Five Reasons to Embrace New Technology

CPO Rising

Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations. We’ll also include a summary graphic for you to share with your team.