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Role-Based Training for Procurement & Supply Chain Teams

Skill Dynamics

A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This means that skills enhancement across wider roles is required for procurement professionals, with a focus on role-specific learning. This approach also helps with overall team development.

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The Opportunity — and Challenges — for Digital Transformation in MENA

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The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. MENA countries import a lot of food; disrupted supply chains and price increases mean potential food shortages. Enter eProcurement.

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Press release: Achieving the promise of Industry 4.0

Skill Dynamics

Lack of core technical skills is stifling procurement and supply chain teams in the race to Industry 4.0 Over two-thirds (69%) of supply chain and procurement leaders recognize technical skills as a crucial requirement, closely followed by strategic thinking (67%).

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5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today

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Resources / Blog / 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today From uncovering hidden supply chain specters to exorcizing bothersome data demons, procurement managers certainly have their hands full. More often than not, the raw data can be inaccurate or misleading.

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Predictive Procurement: Overcoming Challenges in Health and Pharma

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Procurement professionals of all types face a challenging and dynamic work environment. The pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have added extreme pressure on the health and pharma sector to address shortages quickly and efficiently. What Are the Biggest Procurement Challenges in Health and Pharma?

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Chatbots in Procurement

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In this article, we explore where we are now in terms of procurement chatbots and predict some exciting possibilities for the future. Data Insights Chatbots can analyze procurement data in real-time, providing valuable insights to procurement professionals. This will help in building trust with suppliers and customers alike.

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The Dirty Little Secrets in Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. Procurement has simply made do with the means at hand.