Procurement Bulletin

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Raw Materials Trade Tifts Hit EV Production Again As the world slowly migrates to electrifying vehicles, the fight for the raw materials for producing EV vehicles continues: China, the leading graphite producer, implemented new restrictions on the export of graphite. China’s graphite exports account for a third of the U.S. graphite supply and no doubt the restrictions are just another move to counter the U.S.’s trade restrictions going the other way.

Raw materials 96

Raw materials Export Supply chain Supply 96

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The partnership will focus on the collection, transportation, breaking down and processing of end-of-life lithium-ion EV batteries from the midwest and eastern U.S.

Networking 98

Networking 98

Negotiations Ninja

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven B2B sales landscape, industry leaders are recognizing the important role that negotiation training plays in shaping successful sales strategies.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Buyers Strategy Import 52

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Holistic risk assessment is a multifaceted approach that seeks to understand, evaluate and manage risk across an organization.

Risk 105

Risk Management 105

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Supply Chain Optimization

Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Our client had previously awarded a significant regional development framework with 13 construction suppliers awarded a place. As part of this award, there was a commitment from all partners to work as part of a sustainable supply chain group where suppliers would collaborate on areas such as strategic sourcing, innovation and knowledge share/ transfer.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Collaboration Innovation 52

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Scrutiny extends beyond a company's core products and services. It encompasses their entire operational ecosystem, including logistics and freight management.

Logistics 96

Logistics Management 96

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 10, 2023

There may indeed be a disconnect between frontline workers and their employers, but a new survey suggests that the latter are making a sincere effort to repair it.

94

94

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 10, 2023

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Procurement 75

Procurement Change management Management 75

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The European Parliament and the EU Council endorsed December 8 part of a package that sets common rules for natural gas, renewable gases and hydrogen.

Import 89

Import 89