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Retail Recovery: 4 Ways Procurement Can Unlock Savings and Add Value

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Retailers have faced a tough year in the last 12-18 months, and while recovery seems to be in progress, they still have some work to do. Here are four ways leading Procurement organizations can influence retail recovery in 2021 and beyond: 1. Rethink What’s Normal. Decentralize Procurement.

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Speed, Collaboration and Innovation – Key Words for the New Procurement Decade

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Think about all those retailers who no doubt thought they would eventually develop a decent online offering – but there was no rush, was there? It requires appropriate inter-personal and behavioural skills, as well as traditional skills such as commercial understanding and negotiation.

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Procurement Digital Transformation Sets the Stage for Delivering Game-Changing Benefits for Ahlsell

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Ahlsell, a prominent international retail solutions provider, has led a complete digital transformation overhaul with a central focus on trading goods supplier management. Bouncing back from the pandemic, the retail industry has transformed rapidly to meet crucial customer needs. billion in annual sales.

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How I got into SCM without even knowing it

Naomi Clews Consultancy

​ My first job in supply chain management ​ When I started working for record retailer HMV in 1993, I was responsible for buying singles that consisted of the CD single , cassette single , 12" single and 7" single format. So how did I get into SCM? Read on to find out.

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New research from Ivalua shows UK businesses’ cost focused approach with suppliers is blocking innovation 

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This means moving away from supplier relationships that only focus on negotiating lower prices, which can financially stress suppliers and cause them to think twice about working with cost-focused organisations.”. The more innovative suppliers are in a position where they can now pick and choose who they work with. About the study.

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

Tracker Intelligence

Ethical labour standards are non-negotiable, ensuring workers’ rights and well-being are protected throughout the supply chain. Transparent criteria for evaluating social value proposals allow for fair competition among suppliers while keeping them liable for their commitments.

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Friday Flash 07/19/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

According to the report, “the purpose of UFDUR is to monitor and trend the average adjusted 30-Day equivalent prescription trends for the primary points of service (Military Treatment Facilities (MTF), Retail, and Mail Order) for DoD beneficiaries.”