Una

MARCH 16, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Series How to Build Procurement Influence and Why it Matters How to build procurement influence as a way to stay engaged with other business functions, drive value, and achieve more desirable outcomes. The problem lies with a lack of influence. Why do so many companies lack procurement influence?

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Procurement Templates

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In an era marked by growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, procurement has emerged as a pivotal player in fostering sustainability within organizations. The Green Imperative Sustainability is no longer an option; it is an imperative.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Sustainable Procurement Policy — The Ultimate Guide. A sustainable procurement policy is in place to help businesses. In this article, we will talk about what sustainable procurement policies are. We will discuss its benefits and steps to build your own sustainable procurement policy. . Editor's note: Hi there!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted to products and delivered to market.

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ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.

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Procurement Leaders

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Over the years, the Procurement Leaders community has had many conversations about how to make progress on sustainable goals and whether that comes with a significant cost. It also takes commitment, a long-term perspective and investment. Dare I say it, one of procurement’s areas of strength?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator , a pro-bono social impact program, IBM volunteers donate their time, energy and expertise to help create lasting impact in communities around the world. “This may be influenced by my background of growing up on an island,” he says. He joined IBM in 2015.

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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Increasing consumer pressure is a huge part of what is driving organizations to develop their sustainability initiatives and support improved human rights. Customers are literally voting with their wallets by demanding ever more green and sustainable practices from their favourite brands. Greenwashing platitudes won’t cut it.

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Positive Purchasing

MARCH 18, 2024

Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines his effective approach to assessing the current levels of sustainability within your supply base, then prioritizing where and how to focus your resources to make the greatest positive impact.

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Positive Purchasing

MARCH 14, 2024

Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines his effective approach to assessing the current levels of sustainability in your supply chain, then prioritizing where and how to focus your resources to make the greatest positive impact. how we are closing the “gap”).

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Procurement Templates

APRIL 15, 2024

These traits can influence various aspects of decision-making, including procurement decisions in businesses. Here’s how each of these traits might influence procurement: Openness to Experience: Innovation Preference: Individuals high in openness tend to be more open to new ideas, technologies, and approaches.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 4, 2024

As a founding member of Together for Sustainability (TfS) and a cofounder of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, Bertrand was taking advantage of a prompt offered by the outgoing CPO of Innio, Thomas Janvier. It wasn’t staged. Both were guests at the 2024 Procurement Leaders DACH Forum – Thomas a speaker, Bertrand a delegate.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Today’s shopper is eminently conscious and willing to pay a premium for sustainable, conscious fashion that helps make a positive contribution to the environment and promotes fair labor practices. This signals a huge opportunity for fashion brands to deliver clothes, shoes and accessories that are made sustainably.

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Positive Purchasing

JULY 26, 2023

Jonathan O’Brien , CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines an effective approach to creating a road map for embedding a sustainable procurement initiative in your business. I am not going to catalogue all the reasons why embedding effective sustainability in an organization is so vital.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As a result, procurement processes—or the introduction of more sustainable ones—could be thrust into the spotlight as the savior of the current environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) crises that we face today. Sustainability goals cannot be achieved in a vacuum. Invest in the Right Tools for the Job.

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Supply Chain Queen

JULY 9, 2023

When I started my social media journey, I had 113 connections on LinkedIn, and didn’t know what Twitter or Instagram were OR, how to use them. With over 100k followers cross-channel and a thriving podcast, I wanted to pause and send a heartfelt thank you , and a bit about my journey.I felt out of. Read more

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

And of course, we’re all thinking about a general election that’s likely to happen in the next few years, which could influence procurement legislation being introduced following Brexit. Sustainability is one of those, and supply chains can influence carbon emissions in a huge way.

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Procurement Templates

APRIL 15, 2024

Imagine starting a new procurement role where you have a real chance of making changes and influencing the procurement direction. Stage 8: Innovation and Sustainability Days 71-80 Innovation: Explore innovative procurement practices, technologies, and solutions to drive efficiency and competitiveness.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, Sebastien spoke with Rupert Gaster about his career, how CPOs can influence an organisation’s sustainability agenda and what key achievements he’s most proud of. How did it feel to be recognised once again in the CIPS Power List?

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SupplyShift

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Why is CSRD a big deal for supply chain sustainability? The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is new legislation in the European Union that requires, elevates, and standardizes ESG reporting like never before. The post CSRD & Supply Chain Sustainability: What You Need to Know appeared first on SupplyShift.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 11, 2023

The Importance of Sustainable Procurement In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, businesses and organizations must look beyond traditional procurement practices to ensure long-term success and positive impact. Understanding Sustainable Procurement A. Introduction A.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As a result, procurement processes—or the introduction of more sustainable ones—could be thrust into the spotlight as the savior of the current environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) crises that we face today. First and foremost, you must align leadership with current sustainable procurement needs.

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Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Influencing the Game: Negotiation Skills In procurement, negotiations are the battlegrounds where deals are won or lost. Influencing the game is about finding that sweet spot where all parties walk away feeling like victors. There’s always new and better, and you have to be open with your eyes and your learning.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 28, 2021

Sustainability is one of the fastest-growing priorities in the procurement profession today. They have to match their business practices to the world’s evolving sustainability agenda. To meet these new priorities, one of the most impactful things a business can do is focus its sustainability efforts on the supply chain.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 28, 2021

Sustainability is one of the fastest-growing priorities in the procurement profession today. They have to match their business practices to the world’s evolving sustainability agenda. To meet these new priorities, one of the most impactful things a business can do is focus its sustainability efforts on the supply chain.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Largely, a growing consciousness around social and environmental sustainability. Accenture’s 13th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey found that the online retail trend has actually influenced shoppers to become more concerned about the social and environmental impacts of online purchases.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 25, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest instalment of our CPO Spotlight series, she spoke with Rupert Gaster about her career and procurement’s role in sustainability. The opportunity to join BC Ferries was very appealing to me since it has ambitious environmental and sustainability goals. I was thrilled to be acknowledged.

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. Ethical Sustainability & Responsibility Procurement. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain We all know just how valuable the supply chain is. And less than 10% said sustainability was part of category strategies. Download Free Copy. Written by.

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Value Match

MARCH 2, 2023

The event is recognised across many countries including the UK and it brings together individuals, businesses, and organisations to promote the principles of fair trade, including fair prices for producers, safe and healthy working conditions, and environmental sustainability.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 25, 2021

And to take concrete action towards increasing sustainability performance, you must prioritize your supply chain , where the greatest ESG impacts are found. Yet a recent survey by The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) found that fewer than one in five companies have a comprehensive view of their supply chains’ sustainability performance.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 25, 2021

And to take concrete action towards increasing sustainability performance, you must prioritize your supply chain , where the greatest ESG impacts are found. Yet a recent survey by The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) found that fewer than one in five companies have a comprehensive view of their supply chains’ sustainability performance.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 11, 2024

But the broader remit of procurement, the growth in influence, and the evolving business landscape are all requiring CPOs to think creatively and to challenge themselves on how they are set up. The drive behind this is to have a wider impact on top-line growth and sustainability, versus the historical need for savings.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 14, 2023

Weather and Natural Disasters Hurricanes and floods have a big influence on lumber market value as they disrupt the steady supply chain and reduce lumber availability. Lumber production is present throughout the year however its production, supply, and demand peak are determined by certain seasons and sustainability programs.

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CPO Rising

MAY 16, 2022

Our “Procurement Experts on CPO Rising” series continues today with an excerpt from my 2022 episode of the Procurement Rising Podcast – Thomas Udesen, Chief Procurement Officer at Bayer and co-founder of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge (click to listen to the full interview). Andrew Bartolini: Let’s talk about sustainability.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 28, 2024

Entries extol the commercial and social benefits of accelerating diversity and inclusion, for example, while sustainability will be one of the most fiercely competed categories with a huge number of entries. Hundreds of entries, across 14 categories, illustrate just how deeply procurement executives care about the work they do.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. As TikTok and influencers gain prominence, they’re reshaping consumer behavior and marketing. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

And of course, we’re all thinking about a general election that’s likely to happen in the next few years, which could influence procurement legislation being introduced following Brexit. Sustainability is one of those, and supply chains can influence carbon emissions in a huge way.

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