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It’s Time to Rethink Supply Chain Risk Management

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The past few years have highlighted serious deficiencies in prevalent supply chain strategies and the major risk that disruptions pose to corporate success. years and companies can expect to lose 42% of one year’s EBITDA every decade due to supply chain disruptions. Assessing Risk across the Supply Chain.

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New DOE investments boost next-generation batteries, storage tech

FedScoop

Known as ESRA, the hub will focus on compact batteries for heavy-duty transportation and energy storage grid technology solutions. Chemicals used in energy storage technology are often sourced or processed in places and countries that can present ethical — as well as geopolitical — challenges.

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How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy

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Before the pandemic, leading organizations in every industry established that strong supplier relationships and a reliable supply chain are paramount. Secure executive buy-in from procurement, supply chain and IT leadership. Ivalua Supplier Risk and Performance Management Checklist. Ivalua Supplier Management Datasheet.

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Global Sourcing – Is It Suitable For Your Business?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

The machine has to be flown over from the other side of the world, is this transport cost included in the quote? It is possible that the supplier cannot speak the language of the procurement organisation, making queries and conversations challenging. What effect will this have on the company’s carbon footprint?

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The Role Of Social Value In Public Procurement: Driving Community Impact

Tracker Intelligence

Sustainability Focus: Many social value frameworks incorporate environmental sustainability, such as reducing carbon footprints or promoting green practices through supply chains. Ethical labour standards are non-negotiable, ensuring workers’ rights and well-being are protected throughout the supply chain.

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What is a LEAN Approach?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

Transport Transport as a form of waste could relate to more deliveries coming than needed. 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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Friday Flash 10/11/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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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