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Top 20 Skills Procurement Pros Need to Master

World of Procurement blog

Ethical Judgment and Integrity : Maintaining high ethical standards and transparency in dealings. Global Sourcing : Navigating international sources of supply and understanding global market dynamics. Global Sourcing : Navigating international sources of supply and understanding global market dynamics.

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Top 20 Skills Procurement Pros Need to Master

World of Procurement blog

Ethical Judgment and Integrity : Maintaining high ethical standards and transparency in dealings. Global Sourcing : Navigating international sources of supply and understanding global market dynamics. Global Sourcing : Navigating international sources of supply and understanding global market dynamics.

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Top 15 Procurement Certifications you should know about

World of Procurement blog

This internationally recognized qualification offers comprehensive insights into procurement and supply operations, strategic supply chain management, and the ethical, legal aspects intertwined with global procurement and supply processes.

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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The following are examples of strategic sourcing use cases: Transparency and traceability From fast fashion to fluorite, consumers and stakeholders are keyed into product provenance—expecting brands to uphold ethical, responsible sourcing practices. And from that group, 71% would pay a premium for it.

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A Gameplan for Procurement Transformation

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Initiatives that prioritize environmentally friendly practices, fair labor, and responsible sourcing improve brand reputation and mitigate potential legal and reputational risks. This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery.

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Strategic Sourcing Essential Techniques for Sustainable Success

Empowering CPO

Organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of integrating sustainable procurement practices into their sourcing strategies. This involves considering the environmental and social impact of products and services, promoting ethical sourcing, and aligning with broader corporate social responsibility goals.

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Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study

ivalua

Disruptions, ethical and compliance risks are more likely to occur deep in your supply chain. Some suites have embedded MDM capabilities that can unify data across the enterprise and fix issues at the source. That ensures accuracy, timeliness and better accessibility regardless of where a user is working. Second, map your sub-tier.