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Logistics Procurement Strategy Insights & Tips

Logistics Bureau

For those procurement or Supply Chain executives in suitable organizations, there is an increasing number of uncertainties to manage, especially in today’s tough economic environment. Yes, we are living in a world of a severe market competition, shorter product life cycle, tougher customer demand, higher cost reduction pressure, longer supply chains, and heavier reliance on outsourcing.

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Boeing Announces Headcount Reduction

Supply Chain Matters

Commercial aircraft designer and producer Boeing has announced a reported ten percent global wide headcount reduction, the equivalent of upwards of 17,000 jobs. These cuts will reportedly involve executive, staff level and production worker roles. This announcement comes after labor contract talks with striking unionized workers broke off earlier this week.

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What is Hospital Procurement?

Logistics Bureau

Hospital procurement, also referred to as healthcare procurement, is procurement for the healthcare industry. In simple terms, it’s the process hospitals and healthcare facilities use to acquire the goods, services, and equipment that they need to run their day to day activities. This includes things like: Medical supplies: Medications, disposables, surgical instruments, etc.