ASCM Launches New Procurement Certificate Program
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 7, 2021
The Association for Supply Chain Management has recently announced the launch of its ASCM Supply Chain Procurement Certificate program.
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Supplier Diversity: From Checking-the-Box to a C-Suite Strategy
ivalua
JANUARY 13, 2023
Public Procurement: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum. For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Today, many US businesses proudly maintain robust supplier diversity programs. .
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Scaling a FreightTech Business with Mark McEntire
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In 2001, he completed a two-year Six Sigma certification program with General Electric and is a GE certified Black Belt. Automated Freight Procurement & Sourcing: Efficiently match loads with carriers for the best available rates. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Penske Logistics. In June 2009, he became certified as an APICS CSCP.
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6 Essential Procurement Training Courses for Professionals: How To Begin and Advance Your Career in Procurement
SCMDOJO
JULY 3, 2023
In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!
The Secret Sauce with Mark McEntire
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 27, 2022
Mark McEntire is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge , a freight technology firm that is reinventing freight procurement. Transforming the $800 billion trucking industry, Emerge empowers meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Penske Logistics.
ASCM Unveils New CTSC Certification Program
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 1, 2023
According to the announcement , CTSC certification will equip supply chain professionals responsible for driving transformation with a collected group of best practices, knowledge, skills, and abilities to initiate and enact supply chain transformation. Learners must pass the 150-question exam before earning the CTSC certification.
Top 10 Supply Chain Management Courses to Boost Your Career
SCMDOJO
APRIL 11, 2023
Highlight course offerings including the pros and cons of each mentioned course/program. It covers the basics of procurement, including procurement strategies, contract management, and supplier selection. You’ll also learn about supply chain management and the various stages of the procurement process.
Procurement Technology – What it can and can’t replace in a Manufacturer’s Journey Towards Supply Chain Resilience and Agility
ivalua
JUNE 4, 2020
A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react.
How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy
ivalua
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The job of procurement is to ensure performance is as promised, risk is low and business objectives are being met through collaboration. Following a deliberate series of steps can help you structure a solid program: Figure out what you want to accomplish with your supplier management program.
Mastering Agility and Resilience in Your Supply Chain
SCMDOJO
MAY 2, 2024
In my training programs on Supply Chain Sustainability, developed in collaboration with SCMDOJO, I explain in detail how organizations can become more resilient and what tools leaders can use to improve the characteristics of the supply chains they manage. She has PRINCE2, SGS Food Safety, and Cambridge SDG&Law certificates.
Case Study: NXP Semiconductors
Procurement Academy
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The challenge Following the appointment of NXP’s Chief Procurement Officer, Jeff Wincel , a new global strategy was implemented that included a pillar dedicated to ‘people and success’. As part of this important pillar, a professional development program was created to transform the procurement department.
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Mastering Resilience in Your Supply Chain
SCMDOJO
MAY 2, 2024
In my training programs on Supply Chain Sustainability, developed in collaboration with SCMDOJO, I explain in detail how organizations can become more resilient and what tools leaders can use to improve the characteristics of the supply chains they manage. She has PRINCE2, SGS Food Safety, and Cambridge SDG&Law certificates.
Getting the Education and Experience to Land a Job in Supply Chain!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? Assuming you already hold an undergrad degree, regardless of the subject or general area of study, the next step should be to locate a reputable grad program in logistics and SCM. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Getting In.
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What Can You Do to Ensure Your Supply Chain Stays Compliant?
Logility
APRIL 29, 2021
As global supply chains and procurement scrutiny become more and more complex, risks increase and the range of stakeholders who demand a compliant supply chain has increased from simply regulators to investors, providers, partners, consumers, and the media. Make sure all your data is accurate and timely.
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Schneider Electric’s Works with EcoVadis to Drive Supplier Emissions Engagment
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Schneider Electric and EcoVadis Christophe Quiquempoix, VP of Sustainable Procurement at Schneider Electric shared his insights during a panel discussion at EcoVadis Sustain Conference 2023. Christophe was asked, “How did Schneider Electric get started on their net zero journey and what was the role of the suppliers?”.
Supply Chain Quality: A Driver for Digital Transformation
Talking Logistics
MAY 14, 2019
Finished products have high ratios (average 50%) of sourced or procured product content. Ensuring receipt of Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and other regulatory compliance documentation has made digitization a requirement for customer service, audit management, and compliance.
Supplier Motivation, A Key Component of Supplier Management
ivalua
APRIL 8, 2020
Convinced that their sizes and brands will attract suppliers anyway, they entrench themselves behind the gates of rigid procurement processes. This translates into a powerful lesson learned for Procurement: motivate your suppliers rather than merely manage them. As most Procurement organizations do, they evaluate their suppliers.
The people side of digital transformation: navigating change management
Procurement Academy
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
By working within a framework, like ADKAR (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability and Reinforcement), businesses can implement a comprehensive talent development program to effectively support their digital transformation. Effective communication in this stage involves three vital steps: 1.
Sustainable procurement: Everything You Need to Know
Precoro
MARCH 31, 2023
March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.
What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Supply chain leaders from planning to procurement to logistics face labor shortages and cost concerns, so they want to reduce workforce time spent on manual activities. Second lesson: automation needs to keep a human in the loop The second lesson is that automation should augment humans, not replace them.
CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
In order to achieve this target, CEVA Logistics is incorporating environmental considerations in a variety of areas of operations, from warehousing to transportation and procurement. This program is the first of its kind involving global corporations working with the airline to power future flying in a more sustainable way.
Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 19, 2022
Analytical techniques like linear programming can create the mathematically “optimal” plan, but these methods must be implemented well to avoid creating other challenges. You have a limited procurement budget but want to maximize revenue with a supply-driven production plan that minimizes waste. The myth of the “perfect plan”.
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The Greenest Mile: Planning’s Role in Supply Chain Sustainability
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 5, 2021
If we don’t plan better, efforts in procuring sustainable palm oil, making medicine with less carbon, or delivering to customers with electric vehicles can still be built on top of inefficient processes that waste the savings we made.
Happy Labor Day! Insights on Building Supply Chain Talent
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
While most have programs for entry-level hires and executive leaders, as shown in Figure 1, the biggest gap is in the development and retention of mid-management leaders (senior managers and directors). Before I started doing this research, I believed procurement and manufacturing were aligned. The struggle is what to do? I was wrong.
Roadmap of Industry Groups – Your Complete Guide to Supply Chain Sustainability Collaboration
SupplyShift
JULY 23, 2021
Procurement and Supply Chain Aim-Prog r ess : This forum of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers and suppliers promotes responsible sourcing practices and sustainable supply chains. For more info, join their Sustainable Procurement Ambassadors LinkedIn group.
Roadmap of Industry Groups – Your Complete Guide to Supply Chain Sustainability Collaboration
SupplyShift
JULY 23, 2021
Procurement and Supply Chain. By giving suppliers the knowledge, confidence, and ability to execute robust responsible sourcing programs, Aim-Progress has achieved major progress in protecting human rights and supply chains around the world. Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP). Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP).
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by Making One Small Change
EC Sourcing Group
MAY 3, 2023
When evaluating potential suppliers, companies can consider factors such as the supplier’s commitment to renewable energy, waste reduction, recycling programs, and sustainable packaging. Incorporating an eSourcing tool into your purchasing process can drastically reduce your carbon footprint and help create a more sustainable future.
Attracting Talent To Your Supply Chain
Elementum
AUGUST 15, 2018
With the “first generation” of supply chain experts preparing to retire, businesses will need to invest in new talent to fill roles across logistics, operations, planning, procurement, and more. Outreach programs targeting high school students can provide visibility and awareness about the perks of a supply chain career.
How to Fix the Supply Chain Talent Shortage
Elementum
MAY 17, 2018
Make university programs more accessible. Schools like MIT and Michigan State have adopted programs that help students make the tricky move from studying supply chain and logistics to building a career in them. Upon completion, they receive a certification. We can imagine how things are made, and we can imagine buying them.
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Supplier Performance Management – The Ultimate Guide
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Each term has one or more synonyms: Supplier or vendor evaluation is synonymous with supplier appraisal; supplier certification with supplier approval and supplier performance with supplier rating. They do not relate to any overall company procurement goals and objectives. Some companies may have a board of directors.
Career advice for supply chain professionals
Kinaxis
AUGUST 9, 2016
Look beyond your current role : There is increasing realization in the industry that one needs to look at the supply chain holistically in an end-to-end manner beyond the traditional functional domains such as demand planning, logistics, procurement planning etc.
The Modern Risk Landscape Needs a Strong Supply Chain Risk Management Framework
Exiger Perspectives
APRIL 3, 2023
A proven supply chain risk management framework, like Exiger’s TPRM and SCRM framework , enables compliance teams, corporations and governments to identify, assess and respond to third-party service providers, supplier risks and other involved procurement risks throughout their supply chain lifecycle.
6 Tips for Students to Develop a Career in the Supply Chain
SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2024
Pursuing a degree in these areas will equip you with the fundamental knowledge of supply chain principles, such as procurement, inventory management, logistics, and operations strategy. Visit SCMDOJO Academy to get professional Supply Chain Certifications from the experts all over the world!
The Sustainable Supply Chain – What is it and how to execute it
Unleashed
APRIL 18, 2021
Since 2009, HP has increased the percentage of its paper approved by the forest certification system Forest Stewardship Council (FCS) from 3% to %100 last year. Make sure you include teams like procurement which play a significant role in choosing suppliers. Certification adds credibility to your business.
Boost Employee Engagement in Supply Chain!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Encourage individual growth and provide ample opportunities for employees to develop their skills, through continuous training, paying for them to obtain supply chain certifications , reimbursing tuition costs, assigning them to special projects, and putting them into stretch assignments.
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Use of Blockchain in Supply Chain & Logistics: Looking to Examples Across Industries for Better Understanding
GlobalTranz
JULY 30, 2018
Blockchain is entering a phase of development that will affect every aspect of supply chain and logistics management, ranging from procurement to forward logistics and beyond. In fact, the CDC is currently testing blockchain programs for this purpose.
How to Fix the Supply Chain Talent Shortage
Elementum
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Make university programs more accessible. Schools like MIT and Michigan State have adopted programs that help students study supply chain and logistics with the promise of career, or a simpler way to go through the program. Upon completion, they receive a certification.
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The New ROI: Return on Inclusion
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
In supply chain, diversity expands beyond a range of age, race, gender, orientation, and cultural backgrounds in the workforce – it should be carried across to procurement. [i] When an effective supply chain diversity program is in place, employees are also more likely to be engaged and promote the program to others.
Transportation in the Americas: A Cross-Country Comparison
MIT Supply Chain
MARCH 2, 2021
Identifying key strengths in procurement and management in high-impact countries will support a fast improvement that may boost economic growth in the region. Latin American countries have particular challenges related to truck transport. Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America.
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Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Your Supply Chain
SupplyShift
JULY 6, 2021
Unfortunately, while the C-suite might be engaged on DEI overall, they do not show strong support for supplier diversity – just 10% of COOs and 18% of CEOs and boards of directors show support for supplier diversity programs. Leadership teams still need convincing that supplier diversity programs are an extension of corporate DEI commitments.
Is Procurement a True Profession….Yet?
Supply Chain View from the Field
MAY 13, 2014
Gerard Chick and I are working on a new book, that is effectively questioning whether procurement, as we know it, is on the right track, and if not, what it will take to get it back on track. One of the first questions we begin with in the first chapter is, if indeed, procurement is a profession.
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104 How Hong Kong is Enhancing its Sustainability Efforts
EcoVadis
JULY 25, 2017
Rated by the coverage and magnitude of impact, hereunder are four initiatives that are considered as major milestones of Hong Kong’s sustainability effort : Climate Action Plan 2030+, ESG Reporting as a Listing Rule under Stock Exchange Hong Kong (SEHK), Green Procurement Initiative by the Hong Kong Government, and. Climate Action Plan 2030+.
Procurement Technology – What It Can & Can’t Replace In A Manufacturer’s Journey Towards Supply Chain Resilience And Agility
ivalua
JULY 8, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global supply chains, procurement organizations around the world are scrambling to react. Supplier Data is at the core of every procurement activity, and it is critical for those dealing with direct materials in manufacturing. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making.
Ivalua Achieves FedRAMP Ready Designation
ivalua
JULY 20, 2020
July 20, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that it has achieved FedRAMP Ready status for moderate impact certification and is listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. In recent years, Ivalua has become the technology of choice for public sector procurement leaders throughout North America.
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