February, 2023

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ChatGPT in Procurement — Revolutionizing the Norm

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter ChatGPT in Procurement — Revolutionizing the Norm ChatGPT is getting popular not just in procurement but also in various industries as it assists professionals in their everyday work. However, what is it?

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The RFQ: A request for quotation how-to guide with template

RPF360

A request for quotation (RFQ) can be a key component in your procurement process. Are you taking advantage of this tool? Explore how the RFQ works, when you should use one and how to write it. This guide also provides examples and templates to help you get started.

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When should I engage a procurement recruitment agency?

Procurement Heads

Whether you’re a small business owner or the HR manager of a large organisation, there are several situations when it makes sense to work with a recruitment agency.

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Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity.

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Supply Chain Balancing Act: Meeting Customer Needs in the Era of Constrained Supply and Volatile Demand

Speaker: Tony Darnell, Shipping Manager at Lippert Components

Join this webinar to learn about the evolution of supply chain management in the Post pandemic era of constrained supply and volatile demand. Like a candle burning at both ends, businesses are struggling to manage supply alongside rapidly changing customer demands.

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4 Ways Manufacturers Can Improve Supply Chain Visibility

All Things Supply Chain

Supply chain visibility has become a make-or-break point for industries and companies worldwide. It is seen as a potential panacea for recent issues and breakdowns. While that might not be… General Supply Chain Management data logistics manufacturers supply chain supply chain visibility

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9 ocean carriers commit to 100% electronic bill of lading by 2030

Supply Chain Dive

The transition to eBLs is expected to save stakeholders billions of dollars

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How to issue an IT RFP: Tips, templates and examples

RPF360

IT purchasing is crucial to your business's strategic goals, so there's a lot of pressure to get it right. Explore how an IT RFP can help you select the perfect vendor. In addition, explore steps for writing your RFP for information technology, key terminology and templates to get you started.

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The Big Interview with Chris Minter

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, he spoke with Will Cooke about his career and what Zurich is doing with regard to sustainability in the supply chain. How did you get into procurement?

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Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike

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Cobalt- Congo 21st century’s Blood Diamond

All Things Supply Chain

With the recent technological advancements of the 21st century, cobalt has become a key ingredient of the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries.

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Sustainable Procurement: The Ultimate Guide to Going Green

Speaker: Sarah O'Brien, CEO of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council

This session will help you become oriented with sustainable procurement by providing an easy-to-understand framework, describing the potential benefits of sustainable procurement, and identifying key drivers for integrating sustainability into procurement.

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Amazon closes, cancels more warehouses as cost-cutting persists

Supply Chain Dive

The e-commerce giant canceled, closed or delayed 99 facilities in its U.S. fulfillment network, according to a firm tracking the company. Amazon disputed its findings

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Avocado Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Avocado Prices – Historical Graph Realtime chart of historical daily avocado prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per KG. The current price is and is last updated on.

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DuPont CPO Gonzalez on geopolitical risks, building relationships and prioritising amid the polycrisis

Procurement Leaders

Miguel Gonzalez is no stranger to choppy waters. Long before he embarked on his career in procurement, the CPO of multinational chemicals behemoth DuPont spent six years in the Spanish Navy before his circumstances changed and he came to realise life at sea was not conducive to raising a family. “I

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Spring Interim Networking Event

Procurement Heads

In advance of the new financial year, this will be an opportunity for networking and discussion around all things procurement and interim management.

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The 4 Keys to Demand Planning in 2023 and Beyond

Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain

Demand planning and forecasting processes are critical to the resilience and profitability of any supply chain, maybe now more than ever. Join Eva Dawkins for this exclusive webinar where she will cover everything you need to implement for success!

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Episode 102: Insuring Against Cyber Liability and Exposure with Shawn Edgington

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EPISODE 102 Insuring Against Cyber Liability and Exposure with Shawn Edgington By Kelly Barner | February 15, 2023 ‘Digital’ must be one of the most commonly used words in business conversations today. Its usage extends far beyond IT to include nearly every internal and external effort.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/17/2023-02/23/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Uber Freight announce plans for electric trucks in California Uber Freight a subsidiary of Uber Technologies announced plans to deploy their electric trucks on select routes in California.

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How manufacturers can tackle supply chain costs in 2023

Supply Chain Dive

With budgets tightening in an uncertain economy, experts weigh in on how companies can plan for the year ahead and stay resilient

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Ultimate 2023 Negotiation guide – A Comprehensive Overview

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Ultimate 2023 Negotiation guide — A Comprehensive Overview Negotiation is part of our everyday life.

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TMS+: Go Beyond Transport to Optimize Cost, Service, & Resiliency

In the aftermath of the pandemic, supply chain inadequacies have been revealed in a new light. In order to thrive, companies need to take a more synchronized approach. Learn why a holistic “TMS+” approach is integral to success in the new normal and beyond.

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Does Evoking Emotion in Persuasion Work?

Negotiations Ninja

Does evoking an emotional response make your argument more persuasive? If you can create a condition where someone is more afraid of something happening, does it become easier to make a decision?

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CPO Spotlight: Dr Jonathan Sims

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, he spoke with Dan Goodson about the key tenets of being a CPO, how the sector has changed during his career and what he’s most passionate about when it comes to procurement.

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

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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.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/10/2023-02/16/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Germany looks to partner with Japan to Secure Raw Materials The German government wants to increase cooperation with Japan to help secure supplies of raw materials.

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Case Study: DSV Implements a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint

This case study illustrates how DVS implemented a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint to deal with the challenge of connecting people, systems, and processes.

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Falling truck rates give supply chains chance to cut costs

Supply Chain Dive

Lower demand in the spot market means “there’s no better time for a shipper to find efficiencies," a C.H. Robinson executive said

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How To Manage Supply Chain Risk in the Age of Unpredictability

Supply Chain Brain

Supplier diversification is among the most essential actions a business can take to survive a black swan event, but it requires prior planning

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Navigating Emotional Expressions in Negotiation

Negotiations Ninja

Is emotional expressiveness important in negotiation? And if it is, what kind of emotions should you express? And can—or should—you control spontaneous emotional expressions? Spontaneous expressions and deliberate expressions come from separate motor neuron pathways.

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Financial services sector talent woes continue

Procurement Heads

The number of professionals applying for jobs in the financial services sector is down by a third year-on-year, with the gap between supply and demand worsening.

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Digital Transformation: Why You Can’t Afford to Wait

This playbook offers manufacturers a realistic and viable guide to balancing immediate needs with future-focused strategy.

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Episode 104: Leveraging the Power of a Procurement Task Force with Harold Hendrickx

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EPISODE 104 Leveraging the Power of a Procurement Task Force with Harold Hendrickx By Kelly Barner | March 1, 2023 With the last few years being as unpredictable as they have been, procurement has experienced a number of mindset shifts – all of which have increased our agility and resilience.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/03/2023-02/09/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Amazon to streamline operations after unprofitable year After reporting a $2.7 billion loss in 2022, Amazon is now focusing on streamlining operations in an attempt to recover and boost productivity.…

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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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3 supply chain challenges AI is solving

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

In recent years, technology advancements such as automation, connectivity, and data analytics have provided opportunities for the supply chain industry to make genuine breakthroughs

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Enabling Assurance of Supply in the Global Marketplace

Speaker: Adrian Gonzalez, Tom Nightingale, and Martin Verwijmeren

Watch this insightful conversation about enabling assurance of supply in the global marketplace to better balance inventory and control costs.