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What is Ethical Procurement and Why is it Important?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

Ethical procurement is becoming increasingly important in our ever more complex, interconnected, and global economy. In the past, the main focus for most companies was profit, but more and more companies now understand and value ethical procurement. What is Ethical Procurement? What is Ethical Procurement?

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What does the German Supply Chain Act Mean for Procurement?

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The act was established to address issues of sustainability and ethical conduct in global supply chains, and has significant implications for companies and procurement organizations operating in Germany. For procurement organizations, the German Supply Chain Act presents both challenges and opportunities.

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Procurement Teams Forced to Cut Corners as External Challenges Bite and Investments in New Technology Don’t Keep Pace

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Nearly a third (32%) of procurement teams concede to cutting corn ers with their sourcing criteria for suppliers to secure supply. 81% of procurement teams feel pressured by executive teams to respond more quickly and effectively to challenges such as inflation, disruptions, and shortages.

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More than half of European suppliers say procurement teams aren’t enforcing standards for responsible labour

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Majority of European suppliers not being asked to prove they protect against labour violations, while 76% of UK suppliers are unprepared for new changes to the Modern Slavery Act. Just half (50%) of European suppliers said they are frequently asked by their buyers to provide proof that they protect against unsafe working conditions.

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Leveraging Data Analytics in Procurement: Unlocking Efficiency and Strategic Value

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Advanced analytics tools are being integrated into procurement operations, enabling public and private organisations to rethink procurement processes, supplier relationships and cost optimisation. Procurement analytics is the collection, processing, and interpretation of procurement data to derive actionable insights.

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Why are KPIs Important in Procurement?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

Just because the purchase order is placed with the supplier , our work as procurement professionals is not done. At this stage of the procurement cycle (stage 10), our work should be focusing on the management of the contract to ensure that the supplier is delivering as per our expectations. KPIs also motivate suppliers.

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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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Social and ethical priorities are close behind but still lag. One of the main challenges that is holding organizations back is the inability to effectively assess individual supplier CSR performance and measure supply chain performance. However, only 33% have defined official sustainable policies and targets.