Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

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. In this post, we explore what ethical procurement means and why it is so important.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We will continue to promote the use of sustainability tools and Climate Literacy training uptake across the sector. This commitment extends to their procurement and supply chain management, which is a vital part of sector activity. Together, we can achieve ambitious goals and usher in a sustainable tomorrow for all.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The examples that Musk mentions in the video show that modern supply chains are becoming more global and more complex. Many countries have also introduced new regulations on sustainability (modern slavery, conflict minerals), or diversity, which add new risk factors in terms of compliance. CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly.

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2021

Responsible sourcing is the incorporation of ethical, sustainable and socially conscious principles into sourcing, procurement and overall supply chain management practices. There is a growing trend among consumers for responsible sourcing or ethical sourcing. provide source].

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Global governments and businesses are now recognizing diversity programs as an effective “ethical” mechanism to increase community engagement and correct systemic issues or historic inequality. However, the ethical justification is no longer the totality of the value proposition. Building Business Cases and Momentum.

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ivalua

JULY 12, 2021

The opportunity is around being able to leverage these regional initiatives and organizations to improve the corporation’s overall image, community engagement, and ethical spending as well as strengthening their global supply chain. Ethical Spend Toolset.

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The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability has emerged as a critical factor for businesses seeking to thrive and make a positive impact. To demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices, many organizations are turning to certifications and ecolabels.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Like our businesses, they have a supply chain to manage and as such need to be able to pay their suppliers. Finally, ensure you act ethically and sustainably at all times. A smooth transaction usually ends up in higher levels of trust and ultimately lower costs to the supply chain.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

35% of respondents are lacking systems to enable effective, scalable collaboration to empower supply-chain partners in support of their CSR strategies and policies. Unsurprisingly, sustainability is the top priority, with 67% of respondents actively measuring CSR performance.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Predictive Analytics: Uses advanced data analytics, such as machine learning, to predict future demand, analyze potential supply chain risks, and facilitate informed procurement decisions. Also, proper data analysis can help find potential hazards in the supply chain, sustain continuity, and reduce disruptions.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is increasingly important and consumers are looking for their products or services to be green, clean and sustainable. Ensuring that the ingredients, components and labour are ethically sourced and recycled if possible is important. What is ESG?

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ivalua

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Nearly a third (32%) of procurement teams concede to cutting corn ers with their sourcing criteria for suppliers to secure supply. 49% believe that global supply chains won’t fully recover to pre-Covid operational norms until 2024 or beyond. Redwood, CA, 25 October, 2022. About the study. About Ivalua. .

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Sustainability Focus: Many social value frameworks incorporate environmental sustainability, such as reducing carbon footprints or promoting green practices through supply chains. It also aligns with global goals like reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Creating fuller visibility into supplier risks, Amrest has the power and intel to switch localizations or deliver from different warehouses, creating a stronger supply chain. . This process can also carry over into the supply chain where Amrest needs visibility and the full strategic payments process to identify key suppliers.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. Forrester’s study of 500 Procurement Professionals looked into the opportunities for SVM software to help return business to sustained growth.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 1, 2024

If you missed out on this week’s training, we are returning both courses to our regular rotation of annual events and we would love to see you next time. In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming 2024 Spring Training Conference – What is Fair and Reasonable, Part 2: Let’s Continue the Dialogue!

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

KPIs are popularly related to areas such as: On time delivery Amount of rejects Cost reduction Ethical conduct Sustainable approaches Lead times KPIs can be written to measure any aspect of supplier performance but must be relevant to the contract to add value. Wrap Up Do you want to know more about KPIs and supply chains?

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MAY 28, 2024

An attractive account is one that pays on time, communicates well, promotes innovation, builds trust, is ethically aware, forward thinking, environmentally friendly and sustainability focused. Take the next step towards mastering procurement dynamics and elevating your organisation’s supply chain effectiveness.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement and supply chain teams have been trying to hold the line against macroeconomic and global market forces that have been pushing hard against them for nearly three years. Procurement and supply chain teams are under constant pressure. So what’s pressuring procurement and supply chain leaders the most?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Our presenters for the day will be Jason Workmaster , Member, Miller & Chevalier Chartered; Liam O’Reilly , Counsel, Crowell & Moring LLP; and Alex Barbee-Garrett , Counsel, Crowell & Moring LLP. This course is designed for professionals who have significant Schedule contracting experience or are a contract attorney.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. Access to this data is especially important when there are supply chain disruptions , such as those caused by the global pandemic. Start by Putting the Right Technology in Place.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We highly recommend you attend this course if you have significant Schedule contracting experience or are a contract attorney.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Our presenters for the day will be Jason Workmaster , Member, Miller & Chevalier Chartered; Liam O’Reilly , Counsel, Crowell & Moring LLP; and Alex Barbee-Garrett , Counsel, Crowell & Moring LLP. This course is designed for professionals who have significant Schedule contracting experience or are a contract attorney.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. Aligning procurement objectives with sustainability targets, contracting authorities stimulate innovation and establish more resilient supply chains.

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

At the same time, organizations have never been more exposed to risk from their supply chains, from supply continuity, quality, or ESG violations. Most supply risks, whether from disruptions or ethical violations, lurk not among immediate suppliers, but in the sub-tier. Map your Sub – tier.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 17, 2024

Ultimately, if done well, a LEAN approach can significantly contribute to a company’s bottom line helping to generate more profit as well as playing a key part in an ethical, sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to business.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

As the lynchpin to suppliers, they play a pivotal role in combatting the effects of inflation, ensuring supply continuity, complying with regulatory requirements, improving sustainability and other top business priorities. Ensuring supply continuity requires timely and open sharing of information. The same applies internally.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Cybersecurity Update, October 12 In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we are happy to hold a joint virtual Business and Regulatory Issues (BRIC) and Cyber and Supply Chain Security Committee Meeting on October 12 at 11 AM ET. Keep reading for more details on the upcoming schedule for 2023 and beyond!

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Or how arguments based on national security and supply chain resilience could be mobilised to disguise protectionist industrial policy instrumentalisations of procurement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals. James Peake , M.D.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. James Peake , M.D.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

During the training, Jason, Lorraine, and Addie will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Firms diversifying their supply chains to regions like Mexico and Southeast Asia were identified as potential sources of disputes. The discussion underscored the complexity of trade agreements and their impact on sectors like infrastructure and sustainability in both Asia and Latin America.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 19, 2024

Supply Chain Due Diligence (“SCDD”) laws, such as the German Lieferkettensorgfaltsgesetz , the recently approved EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive , or the U.S. As an advocate for such laws, I recognise the urgent need to make supply chains fairer and more ethical.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The agenda includes: OG FAC Member Introductions Ethics Briefing Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Overview Review Charter and By-laws Vote: Adoption of By-laws October 23 The second meeting will be hybrid, taking place from 1:00 to 3:30 PM (ET) in the GSA Auditorium located at 1800 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. James Peake , M.D.,

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

P rocurement, a critical component of supply chain management, is transforming, driven by the expertise of certified procurement professionals. The impact of such training is significant, leading to more streamlined procurement processes and better decision-making in supply chain management.

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ivalua

APRIL 22, 2021

While companies have capitalized on globalization over the last few decades, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed a number of weaknesses within supply chain and procurement industries. Avoid the Instability of International Supply Chains. This gives you greater control over the details involved in your supply chain.

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