Illegal fishing and its impact on the supply chain
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Already today, about 60% of the world’s fish stocks are fished to their capacity limits.
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Supply Chain Sourcing and Buying 101
ProcurePort
OCTOBER 4, 2022
• There is a lot of work that goes into a company’s sourcing and buying activities beyond just the transaction. In many cases, the nature of the transaction and the intended frequency of purchase will dictate the sourcing process. • The fact that information is available and firms can source globally also complicates the sourcing […]. The post Supply Chain Sourcing and Buying 101 appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
Butter supply constrained with some producers forgoing churning
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Watch: What Are E-Commerce Customers Demanding Today?
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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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Category management is much more than strategic sourcing
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EV Makers Must Partner with Miners to Secure Key Metals
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Project Management for Injection Molding Projects!
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