Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

If you have not yet tackled the question of ethics in procurement, now is a great time to start. It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion.

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ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

There are glimmers of hope, such as slowing infection rates in Italy and Spain, and the opening of factories in China, but a true end to the crisis remains out of sight. There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders. Balance Procurement Objectives. Yes, cost still matters.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

Of added concern, manufacturing powerhouses of France, Germany, Spain and Italy each had contraction level PMI values. Germany and Italy values were noted as being 25-month lows. The report authors indicated that this was the sharpest decline in production since the initial wave of Covid-19 lockdowns in May 2020.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The report, citing two informed sources, specifically indicates that between 30 percent and 50 percent of Foxconn’s and Jabil’s planned production output in August were affected by electrical power rationing. percent according to this same source. Samsung Indicates a Downturn in Semiconductor Sales is Coming.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

New order growth reportedly accelerated at the fastest in nearly three plus year, which is a likely indication that this region has become the new go-to for China Plus product sourcing strategies. Modest expansion were noted for Spain and Italy while the remainder of Euro countries “ remained mired in contraction.” import needs.

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EcoVadis

JULY 28, 2010

1) Why is Sustainable Procurement important for GRUPPO MONTEPASCHI? Sustainable Procurement is one of the significant engagements GRUPPO MONTEPASCHI has in CSR policies. For GRUPPO MONTEPASCHI, Sustainable Procurement is important because we are aware of the impact we can have by changing the way we procure goods and services.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. COVID-19 Impact on Procurement. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse!

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The four largest European manufacturing economies, namely Germany, France, Italy and Spain , collectively remained at production contraction levels.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

Italy locked down the country. A natural starting point is the level of single, or sole sourcing, that is put in place. A sole source is a supplier selected because they are uniquely able to provide the materials or components, whether by virtue of intellectual property or other means of going to market with exclusivity.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Across twenty additional countries, Amazon’s other centers are predominantly focused on fulfillment and delivery stations while some countries, like Italy, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Singapore, and Japan also have Prime delivery facilities. Source: Amazon.com. Let’s Talk About Boats, Ships, and Trucks.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I am the Global Head of Supply Chain Management (SCM) in some companies referred to as the chief procurement officer. My job entails procurement as well as transportation and logistics. Daniel Helmig explains how the supply chain will strengthen the company’s global position. What are your responsibilities? “I

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Finally, the plastic nose swabs used to collect PCR samples were all produced in a single plant in Italy in the Lombard area, (which was also shut down during the spread of the pandemic in this region back in March and April). Not surprisingly, purchasing engineering teams are generally not readily available in healthcare organizations.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. In Italy, for example, approximately 150,000 agricultural labourers are from abroad, according to the Italian statistical office, Istat. It makes more sense to source from several suppliers with some spare capacity rather than just the one or two who are most cost-efficient.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Michela Vesta has consistently and effectively demonstrated her leadership and commitment to supply chain agility and resilience at RAJA, which distributes more than 5,000 packaging and office supply products to 100,000 customers throughout Italy. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Go to www.SDCExec.com.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Source: S&P Global, April, 2023 Highlights of Regional Reporting Developed Regions Eurozone The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® fell again in March to a value of 47.3 compared to the February value of 48.5,

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Counties reaching new highs were noted as Italy, noted as reaching a ten month high, Greece, Ireland and Spain. Report authors however, qualified that the domestic market demand was the prime source of activity growth. percentage points below January’s value of 48.8. for February compared to January’s value of 47.4.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Now Electra has offices in France, Belgium, and Italy, with Spain and Switzerland marking the next destinations on their expansion roadmap. Rémi Lelarge, the Head of Procurement and Logistics at Electra, shared their story of building a comprehensive procurement process with Precoro.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

From a positive note, report authors noted softer manufacturing deterioration in Germany and Italy in December. That remains a troubling indicator for added supply chain momentum into the first half of 2024. Germany ’s manufacturing sector reportedly ended 2023 with signs that the worst of a long downturn may be behind.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

At the country level, Italy , Greece and France bounced back to 4-month, 2 month, and 3-month highs but remained in production contraction levels. Noted in the November report was that the rates of decline in output and new orders were: “.less less aggressive when compared to the near two-and-one-half year records seen in October.”

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Germany reportedly remained the worst performer while faster declines were reported for Italy , Spain and Ireland. Activity levels in France reportedly recorded its strongest deterioration in factor conditions in nearly three-and-a-half years. percentage point increase from the 44.3 value reported for September.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Of continued concern, manufacturing powerhouses of Germany, Spain and Italy each remain at contraction level PMI values. Output reportedly fell at a pace similar to July, which was previously reported as the sharpest decline in production since the initial wave of Covid-19 lockdowns in May 2020.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Of continued concern, manufacturing powerhouses of France , Germany, Spain and Italy each continuing to remain at contraction level PMI values, with the former two regions reaching 27- and 28-month lows. Ireland stood out as the only EU nation to record an expansionary PMI with a value of 51.5. up from a value of 53.7 in August and 52.4

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

At the country level, Spain, Germany and Italy reported 29-month lows in PMI activity. Noted in the October report was that the sub-indexes of output and new orders fell at rates, “ rarely surpassed across 25 years of PMI data collection.”

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Your best bet is to simply sell the industrial hemp-sourced CBD, as it won’t have high THC levels and is accepted across the nation. Dropshipping Dropshipping is when a manufacturer handles both product procurement and shipping orders. Countries like Germany and Italy have different rules than other European countries.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

18th, 2023, Source: Marinetraffic Since mid-November multiple ships have been attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi forces in Yemen. Live map of Suez Canal and Red Sea, Dec.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Centralisation then, is all about taking procurement and logistics out of the hands of medical professionals and placing it under its own governance structure. Rather than outsource the operation, Intermountain chose to keep control of all procurement and supply activities. Intermountain Healthcare, Utah, United States.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) are designed to boost economic growth through trade by opening markets by way of progressive removal of customs duties, eliminating or reducing trade barriers and tariffs, lifting restrictions on services and even through public procurement. Holy See (Vatican City State).

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