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Why Are Procurement Managers Quitting Their Jobs?

Procurement Software

For this week’s opinion piece, I’m looking at a recent article from Procurious. It comments on some data that was released by LinkedIn, showing that there are an increasing number of supply chain professionals and procurement managers who are quitting their jobs.

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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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The Procurement Talent Shortage

Una

Pain Points in Procurement Series The Procurement Talent Shortage Discover ways to rectify the procurement talent shortage by attracting and keeping top sourcing candidates. By Hugo Britt | February 28, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procuremenet series.

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Conditional Proposals — The Ultimate Guide

Procurement Tactics

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Conditional Proposals — The Ultimate Guide Conditional proposals can help you avoid giving something too important for you, especially if the other party does not want to compromise. However, how to utilize it?

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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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Top challenges & priorities for CFOs in 2023

Fraxion

As businesses work to recover from the pandemic, they are now facing a new wave of economic uncertainty that will test the resilience of their CFOs.

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Key factors to consider when choosing a recruitment agency

Procurement Heads

There are thousands of recruitment agencies out there, each offering a different set of services and level of expertise. Hayley Packham , Procurement Heads ‘ Operations Director, shares some key factors to consider when choosing a recruitment agency.

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Vendor selection process: Reduce stress with these pro tips

RPF360

The vendor selection process is stressful, but these easy steps can help make it more manageable. Explore vendor selection criteria, weighted scoring basics and best practices from our friends at Lockton Companies HR Technology and Outsourcing.

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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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CPO Spotlight: Jeremy Smith

Procurement Heads

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, James Dobbin caught up with Jeremy to hear how much has changed at 4C. Since our last conversation as part of our Big Interview series, how much has changed for you personally and at 4C?

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/24/2023-03/02/2023

All Things Supply Chain

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

Una

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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FedEx urges customers to shift volumes from UPS to avoid strike risks

Supply Chain Dive

The carrier is telling shippers to act before March 31 if they want to avoid potential disruption this summer

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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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Are Gig Workers Independent Contractors or Employees?

Supply Chain Brain

For the good of the economy at large, we need to grow income opportunities for the nation’s workforce while ensuring fair treatment of workers

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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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This year, focus on supply chain staffing

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

People are central to overcoming supply chain obstacles in 2023

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Inside a federally funded strategy to strengthen US lithium supply chains

Supply Chain Dive

The U.S. is behind in its goal to capture domestic production of battery materials. Here’s what one Energy Department-backed group says needs to happen to catch up

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Shifting Procurement’s Mindset to Face the Challenges of 2023

Una

Shifting Procurement's Mindset to Face the Challenges of 2023 and Beyond Advice for shifting procurement’s mindset to face current-day challenges head on and how to continue driving change, solving problems, and creating value amidst adversity.

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Innovations to Supply Chain and Logistics: Where Are They Happening?

Supply Chain Brain

Descartes studied 1,000 supply chain and logistics executives in North America and Europe, to determine where they’re placing their innovation emphasis and technology deployment focus

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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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Supply Chain Design Meets the Reshoring Trend

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Companies are rethinking globalization and repositioning more of their operations and sourcing closer to home. Here’s how the trend is affecting supply chain design

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Amazon pulls back from UPS as it builds out logistics empire

Supply Chain Dive

While UPS' priorities have shifted, Amazon’s capabilities have transformed. But both face obstacles that could complicate plans to reduce business with each other

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Europe Turns Gas Crisis Into Renewable Energy Revolution

Procurement Bulletin

Europe Turns Gas Crisis Into Renewable Energy Revolution In an amazing display of action, Europe has turned its gas crisis from just a year ago into a revolution of clean energy. At the end of 2022, Europe’s combined renewable energy production (wind and solar) overtook natural gas.

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Say Goodbye to Supply Chain Woes With Berkshire Grey and Locus Robotics' Best-in-Class Integrated Solution

Supply Chain Brain

Achieve peak performance without breaking the bank: cost-effective ways to solve for peak without hiring more labor or expanding space

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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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Stressed out supply chains: Elevated freight and labor costs still an issue

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Even as some easing has taken place, increased freight and labor costs are keeping the pressure on supply chains

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Save Mart unveils robotic grocery-picking facility

Supply Chain Dive

The retailer is using technology from startup Fulfil Solutions for a quick-delivery service called Lucky Now

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Modern Warehousing: 3 Ways How Technology is Changing the Game

SCMDOJO

Modern warehousing has come a long way, and technological advancements have played a significant role in the evolution of the industry. With new technologies and advances in distribution center design, modern warehouses are becoming more efficient, accurate, and cost-effective than ever before.

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Podcast | The ESG Mandate: How Can Global Supply Chains Comply?

Supply Chain Brain

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance is no longer just a selling point for responsible manufacturers and their supply chains. It’s a mandate

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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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DOT launches national University Transportation Centers Program

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The intent is to improve the mobility of people and goods across the country

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A step-by-step guide to successful supplier negotiations

Supply Chain Dive

Procurement teams need to be prepared with good reasons as to why their vendor should lower prices. Here’s what to consider before asking for lower costs

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Evaluating and selecting the right digital procurement tools

Barkers Procurement

Digital procurement tools have become essential in procurement. They offer businesses and organisations the opportunity to lower spend, simplify processes, improve data accuracy, source goods or services more globally, standardise workflows and, generally, operate better.

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Chinese Cars Rise in Russia After Fury Drove Western Brands Out

Supply Chain Brain

The rewards Chinese companies are reaping in Russia are small compared to the geopolitical risks they’re taking

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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.