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RS Integrated Supply Joins Minority Supplier Development UK

Synovos

Founded in 2006, MSDUK is the UK’s leading supplier diversity advocacy organization working for inclusion of non-white ethnic minorities in corporate supply chains. By joining their network, RS Integrated Supply is able to connect with more than 500 procurement professionals, improving its supplier diversity.

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10 Must-Read Supply Chain Analytics Books for 2023

SCMDOJO

List of Top 10 Supply Chain Analytics Books 1) Supply Chain Metrics that Matter (Wiley Corporate F&A) 1st Edition This book offers an in-depth guide to understanding the link between corporate financials and supply chain maturity, evaluating the progress of over a hundred companies from 2006-2013.

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How the International School of Zug and Luzern Achieved Time- And Cost-Savings by Transforming Its Purchasing Process

Precoro

Auditors couldn’t look through the school’s procurement documents and evaluate their spending because there was insufficient record keeping of purchase requests and purchase orders. "Prior While they had a finance team, it did not fully encompass procurement operations for what was required.

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Supply Chain Matters Editorial Commentary- Notions of Rethinking Global Supply Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Matters

As far back as 2006, I was publishing research on global supply chain strategic sourcing strategies and especially that of China based sourcing. We cannot conclude this commentary without a mention of the skills impacts on strategic sourcing and procurement leaders and professionals. Basis of Materials Strategic Sourcing. Bob Ferrari.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

In 2006, lithium-ion batteries consumed only 20% of the global cobalt supply. Volkswagen recently announced plans to invest €34 billion ($42 billion) in battery-powered cars by 2022. Supply chain is not just about the procurement and transportation of goods from source to consumer. Conclusion.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

In 2006, lithium-ion batteries consumed only 20% of the global cobalt supply. Volkswagen recently announced plans to invest €34 billion ($42 billion) in battery-powered cars by 2022. Supply chain is not just about the procurement and transportation of goods from source to consumer. Conclusion.

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“Culture eats strategy for breakfast”: The argument for creating an analytics culture

NC State SCRC

In 2006, Amazon ( AMZN ) started a revolution. Before the clouds appeared, building software required finding “on-premise” servers or databases with capacity for a new application or service, or it required a lengthy process of procurement, design, installation, and administration. Cloudy analytics with a chance of raining costs.