Una

JANUARY 30, 2023

Changing the Face of Procurement Tips for changing the face of procurement and how practitioners can combat outdated perceptions of the sourcing function. By Hugo Britt | January 31, 2023 Search A recent article from Chief Executive.net doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to perceptions of procurement. The writers describe the function as an “unglamorous, unloved part of the business,” and the “corporate equivalent of being sent to Siberia.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 30, 2023

The sooner you start thinking about your peak-season transportation needs and the more regularly you check in with your customers and your carriers, the more likely you'll execute a successful season.

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 31, 2023

Even as supply chain chokepoints ease for many products, world events still weigh on the availability of some key goods.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 30, 2023

The goal of digitization is to create full transparency into every stage of the supply chain.

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Procurement Bulletin

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to Assess Vendors to Lower Staff Medical Costs Want to improve health care benefits for your staff yet keep the costs low? Here’s how. 5 Tips to Negotiate Over ANYTHING Negotiating is a key skill not just in procurement and vendor relationships, but in your every day life. Here’s five tips on how to negotiate over anything. Offshoring to India As we’ve written about the exodus of production from China to reduce supply chain risks, another beneficiary of this move is India.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 31, 2023

As specialists in finding and placing top procurement and supply chain talent, we have the expertise and resources to identify the best candidates and help them to make the right hiring decisions. In this blog, we’ll explore why using a procurement recruitment agency like Procurement Heads can prove hugely beneficial to a company’s hiring process. The Benefits of Working with a Specialist Procurement Recruitment Agency Access to a Wide Network of Candidates With more than a decade in business, w

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

Ivalua’s new Environmental Impact Center empowers Procurement and Supply Chain teams with reliable and actionable insight to reduce Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. EIC’s Unique Capabilities: Ensure transparent carbon emissions baseline based on reliable emissions data Identify and prioritize emissions reduction opportunities Monitor and manage emissions at the product level Redwood City, CA – 31 January, 2023 – Ivalua , a global leader in Cloud Spend Management Solutions , announced the

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RPF360

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A request for quotation (RFQ) can be a key component in your procurement process. Are you taking advantage of this tool? Explore how the RFQ works, when you should use one and how to write it. This guide also provides examples and templates to help you get started. The post The RFQ: A request for quotation how-to guide with template appeared first on RFP360.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2023

While every organization tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) on some level, this data is rarely correlated with key risk indicators (KRIs).

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Supply Chain Dive

JANUARY 31, 2023

Four facilities are already making use of the Verity drones, and the company is planning to deploy the tech further in 2023.

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Procurement Leaders

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Miguel Gonzalez is no stranger to choppy waters. Long before he embarked on his career in procurement, the CPO of multinational chemicals behemoth DuPont spent six years in the Spanish Navy before his circumstances changed and he came to realise life at sea was not conducive to raising a family. “I thought that was going to be my career. But, I met my wife, we got married and had a kid, and I realised that being in the navy and having a family were not compatible, so I quit,” he tells Proc

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All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Amazon & UPS submit patent for drone delivery integration Both Amazon and UPS have recently submitted patents on how to integrate autonomous vehicles (AVs) into their supply chain operations.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Head2Head, he spoke to James Dobbin about his career and what makes Turner & Townsend a great place to work. Could you explain to us what your role entails? The Principal Consultant role in CommDP consists of supporting the MoD across all commercial activities, so we support the MoD across the Army, Navy, air, and strategic demands.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. Explore their stories and accomplishments, and be inspired to become an effective leader in your own right. Don’t forget! We have tons of other interesting blogs with valuable insights related to the supply chain field, such as the following: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential Evolution of Supply Chain Management and Logistics Rising Supply Chains Complexity &

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ABC of Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Here is a story I would like to share with you from my career. It is quite common for me to share them with my younger colleagues so they can learn from them. The post A three-man company making a million USD in revenue first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

Why should Procurement own Scope 3 Emissions? The answer is simple- suppliers and spend. For most procurement (and supply chain) professionals, the topic of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions should be coming at you from every direction. Most organizations are familiar with Scope 1 and 2, as they are direct and indirect emissions from your own operations.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, he spoke to Rahim Ali Ahmad from our Consumer practice about his career and the procurement function’s responsibilities at graze. How did you get into procurement? My career has been much like many people in the industry, I fell into it. When I left university, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life, ended up working in a hotel, and got lucky in the sense that a job opened up in the procurement function.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The carrier, whose customers include Taco Bell and Wendy's, may be able to scale delivery service to 82 million eligible properties nationwide.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The rapid growth of direct-to-consumer (D2C) fulfillment models during COVID-19 has decentralized demand, adding to complexity, cost and volatility. Supply chain visibility isn’t just a catchphrase; it’s an imperative.

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ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

Why should Procurement own Scope 3 Emissions? The answer is simple- suppliers and spend. For most procurement (and supply chain) professionals, the topic of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions should be coming at you from every direction. Most organizations are familiar with Scope 1 and 2, as they are direct and indirect emissions from your own operations.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The awards, which took place at the Brewery and were presented by comedian Jo Caulfield, recognise companies for their ongoing development and improvement of their teams. Procurement Heads were particularly praised for their investment in the team at every level. Rupert Gaster, Founder and Managing Director of Procurement Heads, said, “I am particularly proud that we have won this award as it recognises the team’s amazing contribution to our overall success as a business.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Despite a four-month streak as the nation's busiest containerport, the Port of New York and New Jersey saw volumes decline YoY in December.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Categories: Conferences , Sponsored Article Tags: sponsored post The need to stay agile and adapt in a tech-led future is a challenge facing all organizations operating in every sector. Whether you are Deliveroo, Thames Water, G4S or IHS Towers (look out for more details on their upcoming panel debate in our next article), organizations need to use the right technology and have access to a flexible skills base to be resilient to change.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Kyle Jepson, senior vice president of product at Emerge, and Erik Kiser, chief executive officer of Orderful, relate a case study about how Emerge implemented a modern electronic data interchange (EDI) platform.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 30, 2023

For the latest of Procurement Heads ‘ Futureheads series, Harsh spoke to Dan Goodson about his procurement career journey. Can you tell us a bit about your role at Balfour Beatty? I am an IT Buyer and procure software and hardware. I am responsible for the purchasing activities of Balfour Beatty on a large scale worth millions of pounds and have to make important decisions on what to recommend to our internal stakeholders and CIO.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The carrier’s retail service unit is ditching what it dubbed “the fastest local shipping option” in large metro areas as the shipping giant looks to reduce costs.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 29, 2023

A new set of regulations by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) promises to make it easier for smaller customs brokers to operate on a national scale. But they also carry a sting.

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Una

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Mastering Change Management in Procurement Change management in procurement is an integral part of any sourcing manager’s job. Here are three steps to overcome resistance to change. By Kris Lance | February 2, 2023 Search It’s probably safe to say your organization is experiencing a lot of changes these days. Implementing and adapting to change can be challenging for everyone and you’ve most likely witnessed a major change fail to land within your organization, even under normal circumstances.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Amazon and UPS have some unusual ideas on how to integrate autonomous vehicles and other technology into their operations.

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