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Case Building for Supply Chain Risk Management!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Around a decade ago, the main risks were component shortages, supplier failures and commodity price volatility, though by 2017, these had evolved into three distinct groups including: IT security incidents Supplier facility destruction due to natural disaster Geopolitical concerns such as war and terrorism. Case Building for Risk Management.

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Mitigating Supply Chain Risk Management in the Wake of the Global Food Crisis

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Agriculture ministers from the G7 have criticised the decision stating “If everyone starts to impose export restrictions or to close markets, that would worsen the crisis” More countries are banning exports of essential ingredients and supply chain risk management and food safety is a critical and growing concern in today’s environment.

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Choosing Rod Sherkin

Procurement Insights

This acquisition combined the expertise of both companies to offer customers an extensive portfolio of AgTech software, risk management resources, services, and market intelligence offerings. Prior to founding Zip, Zaparde co-founded **FlightCar**, a car-sharing company that was later acquired by Mercedes-Benz in 2016.

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The Future of Procurement Is Upon Us. Are You Ready?

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CPO’s are now being asked to manage not only the transactional piece of the supply chain, but to also create partnerships with suppliers who are beginning to become more deeply vested in the entire product lifecycle. Challenges in this new manufacturer/supplier partnership Burton cites include: Risk management. Are You Ready?

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Factoring Risk & Business Continuity into Holistic Supplier Management

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Organizations, it seems, are getting better at managing their immediate (tier 1) suppliers. Incidents involving tier 1 suppliers fell below 50% for the first time since 2016 (48.9%). Those that did suffer disruptions tended to suffer fewer overall. Unplanned IT or telecommunications outage (44.1%). Adverse weather (35.1%).

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Solution Providers – Stop Telling & Selling and Start Asking & Solving!

Procurement Insights

10 During times of volatility, it is helpful to have a strong business plan in place, with attention to capacity and reserves, and develop a comprehensive risk management program and a current business continuity plan. These strategies can help to secure operations amid business changes and help companies adjust to a cyclical market.

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PMI’s approach to functional transformation to support a smoke-free future

Procurement Leaders

In 2016, Philip Morris International (PMI) first announced its commitment to a ‘smoke-free future’. Technology: Further integration of contract lifecycle management with PMI’s sourcing management application, implementing a risk management solution and addressing cost modelling with a modern digital solution.