Procurement Academy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

So you’ve invested in your workforce, you’ve introduced training and development plans , but now you want to know exactly how effective these initiatives really are… Training and development is so important in the modern supply chain and procurement industry, but being able to measure and show the results of it is just as vital.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2022

On the other hand, employers lament the fact that even highly-educated people seem to be lacking people skills (sometime referred to as soft skills). 1] They cite a Pew Research Center survey that tried to determine the importance of so-called “soft skills” for succeeding in life. The Importance of Soft Skills.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. In this article, we delve into an unconventional yet remarkably effective training tool: movies. However, mastering this art can be tough and perplexing.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

As a professional, securing your place in any supply chain organization entails developing the supply chain skills needed to ride this global wave into supply chain digital transformation. Soft Skills. How to Learn These Essential Supply Chain Skills. Industry 4.0 is knocking on the door of every logistics business in the world.

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Bristlecone

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

However, with these benefits comes the challenge of bridging workforce skills gaps required to fully leverage these advancements. As supply chains become increasingly automated and tech-driven, the demand for digitally skilled employees continues to rise.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This means that skills enhancement across wider roles is required for procurement professionals, with a focus on role-specific learning. Alongside these skills, attention to detail and communication skills are paramount.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

Leveraging Your Bargaining Power in Logistics Service Provider Negotiations by LSCMS Shippers’ Council The logistics industry is a complex and constantly evolving ecosystem that plays a vital role in the global economy. Shippers have until quite recently been faced with a daunting challenge when it comes to negotiating with LSPs.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Due to the quick movement and fast reaction of global logistics, the new generation entering the supply chain industry must learn and master some vital technical and soft skills. Students must have some essential skills for supply chain management. Negotiation goes hand in hand with communication skills.

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Precoro

AUGUST 14, 2023

Whether hiring for this role or aiming to be promoted into it, it’s important to identify the most necessary skills for the profession. Note: In this article, we use the terms "procurement manager" and "purchasing manager" interchangeably; for the most part, these positions involve the same skills and responsibilities.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

But with ever-increasing complexity, skilled professionals are more in demand than ever. The SCMDOJO Supply Chain Track offers a comprehensive supply chain training program to equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this dynamic field. The global economy runs on efficient supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It has been 27 days since workers represented by the IAM labor union rejected a prior tentative contract offer that had been negotiated. John Holden, the lead negotiator representing IAM in these contract talks, indicated to Reuters that striking workers were prepared to wait out the plane maker. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2021

New age of negotiation article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. We negotiate on a daily basis. We negotiate contracts, terms, and specifications in our professional lives and we negotiate dinner plans, curfews, and allowances in our private lives.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 11, 2024

The SCMDOJO Logistics Management Track is your ultimate logistics training pathway. It’s designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the logistics industry. Let’s explore why our logistics training is unique, what’s included in our logistics pathway, and how you can get started today.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia. Supply Chain Competency: Focuses on core competencies to optimize operations.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Corporate training represents a substantial investment for organizations, both in terms of time and money. So, how can training providers prove the effectiveness of their training? An alternative objective to this involves your team undertaking a skills gap assessment.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The last seven years have meant trusting my skills, capabilities and beliefs at a level I never had to think about before when I could hide behind a company name. What I find fascinating is that every leader I coach or train in workshops is dealing with their own self-trust issues whether they are aware of it or not. She was right.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

A shortage of digitally savvy talent, and a lack of training for technical and soft skills, hinder digital procurement initiatives. Additionally, over half (55%) of UK businesses say that digital skills in procurement are less advanced compared to other departments. Challenges in hiring digital skills in procurement.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 7, 2023

As a result, the industry is growing, changing, and becoming more demanding, increasing the importance of language skills more than ever. Let’s learn how language is an important skill in supply chain and operations management. Let’s learn how language is an important skill in supply chain and operations management. 3.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

With respondents’ top growth investment for 2022 being “increasing recruitment and training efforts”, this year’s study reveals the profound effect that current labor shortages are having on digital supply chain transformation. “As About ToolsGroup.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Effective and skilled employees are the backbone of any successful organization. Here’s why you need to prioritize skill proficiency to drive business results. Skill proficiency equals business performance Skill proficiency is a crucial part of building a successful team.

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Berkshire (UK) & New York (USA) 22 nd February 2024 – Skill Dynamics Moves to Strengthen its Position in Corporate eLearning with the Acquisition of Content Enablers Skill Dynamics, a provider of high-impact, role-based, specialized supply chain and procurement training has acquired Content Enablers, a company renowned for compliance training.

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Procurement Academy

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Skill Dynamics eLearning platform comprises of three experiences that combine to deliver our world-class digital learning program. From today, the names will change as follows: Skill Gap Assessment will become the Review module. About Skill Dynamics. LONDON , 12 December 2023.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 17, 2023

The new AI revolution presents a great opportunity for manufacturers to retain their staff and attract younger employees by providing new skills for the future world of business where the role of AI will play a greater part. The impact of AI on manufacturing is that the skills used will be more advanced.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

When a procurement contract is negotiated, the buyer has planned to achieve a certain level of savings. For example, a buyer might say, “You only shipped me 800 of the 1000 products I ordered.” The more extensive a SCCN network, the more benefits sellers and buyers get from participating.

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BlueYonder

JULY 26, 2023

I was fortunate to have been provided an opportunity to use my language skills doing translation work for a recruiting firm. With a wealth of skills, dedication and discipline honed through their service, U.S. Technical and Specialized Skills: The U.S. This was the opportunity I needed to launch my career in Talent Acquisition.

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Procurement Academy

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Qatar World Cup begins this Sunday and if you need a reminder of the value of training and teamwork, it’s about to be in the world’s view for the next few weeks. To start, successful training in both disciplines is all about making incremental gains. Effective training also depends on more than the trainee.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 1, 2022

Competing for digital skills in the Fourth Industrial Revolution with Manufacturers. The pandemic showed us that we need to continually adapt our skill sets to meet evolving requirements in a world where the only constant is change. However, an obstacle in the way of this process is the overwhelming global digital skills gap.

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Do you need to improve negotiation skills but don't know how to start? In this article, we compare 2 books and tell you which one is the best negotiation book. Do You Need Negotiation Book? In our opinion, there are 2 major negotiation strategies, namely, the law school approach and the psychological school approach.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 25, 2021

Soft skills article and permission to publish here provided by Susan Melony. When it comes to adding hard skills to your resume , it’s pretty self-explanatory. Hard skills are technical, measurable, and usually either learned in a classroom or through on-the-job training. Writing an Impressive Resume! Problem-Solving.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. With Sync Logistics Training companies can: Reduce the burden on management.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 The growing skills gap. In most cases, skills development has not been a top priority throughout these exciting transitions. Success will be dependent on three factors: Skills development as a central component of your digital roadmap.

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Procurement Academy

JULY 3, 2024

Previously, traditional classroom training courses were one of the only options. We’re going to map out five steps that you can take to get started with eLearning training courses, and how to make each one work for you! Once you know this, take stock of your current skills and expertise.

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SCM Research

JULY 18, 2024

Therefore, academic institutions should focus on trusting their faculty, providing training, and offering resources, rather than measuring their performance. Similarly, the Journal of Supply Chain Management has implemented initiatives to enhance the skills of authors and reviewers.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

Quality Performance Rating – This KPI can leverage specific quality metrics at the supplier level, taking into account damaged or returned goods, defect rate, and supplier availability (explained below) in order to negotiate future contracts and agreements. Buyer / Procurement Department KPI s. Learn More About Silvon.

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Procurement Academy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Incorporating a robust corporate training program into your business is a highly effective means to upskill your current employees, attract new talent, and foster a strong company culture. Historically, training programs, especially those based on eLearning, encountered challenges in proving their value.

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EC Sourcing Group

AUGUST 30, 2022

How to Master Reverse Bidding : A Guide for Buyers . For years, negotiations were performed by email or phone with a RFP (request for proposal) or an RFQ (request for quotation), which was a time-consuming and stressful process. However, the “analog” way of negotiations is long gone, thanks to reverse bidding and eAuction software.

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