Procurement Insights

APRIL 6, 2025

20112015: Rising Professionalization Events like Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo and World Procurement Congress (nearing its 21st year by 2025) gained traction. ERP systems) and supply chain visibility needs. Key Influences and Scenarios Positive Catalysts: AI tools (e.g., 2007 | 3 2008 | 3.2

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 18, 2018

As a sign of its commitment to supporting coffee-growing communities across its global supply chain, Starbucks has already invested $100 million in farmer loans and training centers, and a program called Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Consumers wield tremendous influence in the coffee industry. The C.A.F.E.

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Supply chain Sustainability Supply Supply Chain Visibility 52

SupplyShift

DECEMBER 18, 2018

As a sign of its commitment to supporting coffee-growing communities across its global supply chain, Starbucks has already invested $100 million in farmer loans and training centers, and a program called Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Consumers wield tremendous influence in the coffee industry. The C.A.F.E.

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Supply chain Sustainability Supply Supply Chain Visibility 40