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How 2011 Prepared Us for Today

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The Japanese Earthquake of 2011 and resulting tsunami are not exactly top of mind these days. On Friday March 11, 2011, at about 2:45PM local time, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan struck. You may remember the death and destruction from 2011 and draw a connection to the toll of the current coronavirus pandemic.

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Dangerous Supply Chain Myths Series (2007 to 2024)

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August 23rd, 2011 – Epilogue ( Response to Dangerous Supply Chain Myths series telling. August 23rd, 2011 – Epilogue ( Response to Dangerous Supply Chain Myths series telling. August 18th, 2011 – Part 4 ( Dangerous Supply Chain Myths Revisited: Internal & External Collaboration – A Desire versus Skill!)

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Macy’s supplier diversity program seeks applications for 2024 class

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Established in 2011, The Workshop at Macy’s program has supported over 220 graduate brands as the retailer tries to increase representation in its vendor base.

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The Human Rights Debacle — How the Logistics Industry Can Stay Mindful

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In 2011, the UN Human Rights Council developed the first international corporate guidelines for respecting human rights. These guidelines state governments enact laws to prevent employers from taking advantage of…

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Ivalua Further Grows its Procurement Solution Business in Canada

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Since 2011, Optis Consulting has served Fortune-level and high-growth clients across North America since 2011 in pursuit of Source-to-Pay excellence. Optis Consulting is a Source-to-Pay consultancy providing independent advice, precision implementations, and sustainable results to clients.

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Why Are ProcureTech Solution Providers AWOL From This Event?

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October 11, 2011) A report from PricewaterhouseCoopers ( PwC ) entitled “Supplying The Future: Which Path Will You Take?”, Remember the old saying – nothing happens outside of a comfort zone. Additional Reading: Pharma Supply Chains (Part 1): A problem of focus versus avarice?

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When it comes to procurement, are you a learner or learned – your future is in your answer

Procurement Insights

In 2011, one of my most popular 2-day lecture series, “The Changing Face of Procurement,” referred to the following quote by Eric Hoffer: “In times of change, learners inherit the earth while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.”