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Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium

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Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Procurement ran a request for proposal event.

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Event Review: Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE

All Things Supply Chain

On 27th-28th April 2022 I had the opportunity to attend Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE, an event hosted by BizClick Media Group. I attended the 2-day conference online, watching the…

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Event Preview: Chief Procurement Officer Summit 2023 -marcusevans

All Things Supply Chain

The Chief Procurement Officer Summit is… We are excited to announce that the CPO Summit returns on November 2-4th of November at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, Miami, FL USA!

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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions: U.S., U.K. Manufacturers Accelerate Procurement

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Ivalua study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a ‘strategic priority’. A full 84% of procurement leaders agree that dealing with supply chain disruptions has been their biggest career challenge to-date.

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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Why Transportation Procurement is More than an Event

Talking Logistics

The shift began, and in procurement we saw an increase in bid activity that has continued into 2019. Transportation Procurement: Things to Keep in Mind. Today, whether you’re managing procurement events or working with a partner that manages the service on your behalf, here are some things to keep in mind.