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Zara – The Benefits of Agile Procurement / Supply Chain

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The key to Zara’s ability to establish an agile Supply Chain rests on the following unique approaches: Procurement Methodology: Zara’s Procurement team doesn’t work on the number of finished clothes but on the quantity of raw materials needed to manufacture the clothes. They ship very small batches twice a week.

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Friday Flash 09/27/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

October 16 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET) : During this training, you will see examples of how DHS procurement teams innovated the procurement process to improve mission outcomes and share your innovative ideas with those focused on solving the same challenges you face. The training covers ten innovative procurement techniques.

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The Impact of US Tariffs on UK Supply Chains: What You Need to Know

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

For procurement professionals, this development presents new challenges in cost management, supplier relationships, and regulatory compliance. In this blog post, well explore in detail the impact of US tariffs on UK supply chains and outline actionable steps procurement teams can take to adapt. billion (ONS, 2024).

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Friday Flash 12/20/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAPS is a multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract that is set to replace the ITES-3S and RS3 contracts in 2027. During the interview, Jackson shares her management priorities for NASA procurement and reflects on how her 30-year career has influenced her approach to acquisition policy development.