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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions: U.S., U.K. Manufacturers Accelerate Procurement

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Ivalua study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a ‘strategic priority’. A full 84% of procurement leaders agree that dealing with supply chain disruptions has been their biggest career challenge to-date.

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Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium

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Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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Sustainability in Procurement: Strategies and Challenges

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Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

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It’s Now 2022: Are Consumers Growing Tired of Supply Chain Shortages and Rising Costs?

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Read more It’s Now 2022: Are Consumers Growing Tired of Supply Chain Shortages and Rising Costs? The post It’s Now 2022: Are Consumers Growing Tired of Supply Chain Shortages and Rising Costs? Consumers adapted and anticipated a return to more typical conditions for purchasing CPG items.

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Problem Solved: Boost Resilience with Supplier Diversity

Speaker: Rod Robinson - SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice, Insight Sourcing Group

Supplier diversity programs are impactful and effective tools in your business strategy because they guarantee a diverse supplier base and ensure inclusivity within your ultimate procurement plan. December 13th, 2022 at 11:00 am PST, 2:00 pm EST, 7:00 pm GMT How to create economic opportunities for disadvantaged communities.

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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

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Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Procurement ran a request for proposal event.

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2022 and Beyond

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Technology will bridge the digital divide between Procurement and Supply Chain: The need to build optionality and the increased regulatory and ESG mandates will result in a more dynamic supplier mix. All in all, several of the trends that have been at play will be accelerated during 2022 and beyond. He received his Ph.D.

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GEP Outlook 2022

Supply Chain & Procurement: Key Trends, Challenges and Opportunities. Supply chain and procurement leaders need to know how to navigate an altered playing field and rethink their approach in 2022 in a never-normal world.

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The 2023 Supply Chain Crystal Ball: Challenges and Solutions

Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst

Procurement strategies in response to network delays and bottlenecks. December 7th, 2022 at 9:30 am PST, 12:30 pm EST, 4:30 pm GMT You'll learn more about: Trending supply chain tech investments to consider. Forecasting techniques to manage inventory.