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Ethics in Procurement – Simple, but Not Always Easy

Logistics Bureau

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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In Chains: How to Approach Human Trafficking in your Supply Chain

Elementum

If larger companies agree to share the cost with their suppliers, then they may find themselves more successful in avoiding forced labor. That transparency could be passed onto consumers, who are increasingly intent on avoiding human rights violations in their purchases. The Business of Ethics.

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April Fools’ Day: Not Much Fun This Year

Enterra Insights

In 1996, Taco Bell advertised it had purchased the Liberty Bell to help reduce the national debt. The following story was shown during a serious news broadcast. According to Little, “Some viewers were upset the BBC had aired a fictional segment during a serious news program. Companies have also joined the prankster game.

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

S&OP is an integral process, which means the active involvement of Finance, Sales, Product Management, Production, Purchasing, etc. However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. Involvement. Mauritania. Micronesia, Federated States of.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Purchasing and supplier management. A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric focused on a KEY element of business, departmental, or team performance. There is really nothing wrong with capturing a lot of metrics, especially with today’s powerful analytics software solutions to help.

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