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CSR is Good for Business, an Independent Consulting Study Reports, but Official Targets & Policies are Lagging Behind

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35% of respondents are lacking systems to enable effective, scalable collaboration to empower supply-chain partners in support of their CSR strategies and policies. This is followed by a lack of systems to enable effective, scalable collaboration.

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3 Reasons Why Procurement Leaders Must Act Now to Tackle the Digital Skills Shortage

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Role of Procurement is not what it used to be. The role of procurement has transformed over the last decade, from cost-cutter to a vital ally that can inform and enable business strategy. COVID-19 has only served to cement the procurement department’s status as a key stakeholder.

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Sole Source Procurement: A Guide to Single-Source Acquisitions

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The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

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Creating a small and diverse vendor engagement strategy

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Whether the motivation is new legislation or funding requirements, increasing competition in your RFP responses, or supporting your community — there’s no wrong reason for public sector procurement teams to foster more diversity in their vendor pool. Robert says to meet the businesses where they’re at and focus on what you can control.

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Why Procurement leaders must act now to tackle the digital skills shortage

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The role of procurement has transformed over the last decade, from cost-cutter to a vital ally that can inform and enable business strategy. COVID-19 has only served to cement the procurement department’s status as a key stakeholder. Smart procurement tools can shrink the skills gap.