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The Criticality of Procurement Training in 2023

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Market Analysi s: An assessment of the market for each commodity. Supply Chain Agility and Visibility. Limited visibility can increase the total cost to serve and the total cost of ownership, reduce supply chain performance and increase the loss of value in your supply chain.

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Role-Based Training for Procurement & Supply Chain Teams

Skill Dynamics

These specific skills help sourcing managers foresee potential industry changes and potential supply chain problems. Effective role-based training for sourcing managers therefore includes training that sharpens their strategic thinking, supplier assessment, and market analysis skills.