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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

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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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The Future of Food Security

Enterra Insights

One of the topics discussed at the recent COP-27 gathering in Egypt was global food security. Patricia Scotland ( @PScotlandCSG ), Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, told COP-27 participants that every available tool must be leveraged to improve food security. The Pursuit of Food Security. ”[2].

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Top Ten CPO Priorities for 2022

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TOP TEN CPO PRIORITIES for 2022: Webinar Recap. In late 2021, The Hackett Group asked Procurement Leaders about their strategic priorities and initiatives for the coming year. After a rollercoaster 2021, how do we pivot and plan for a successful Procurement strategy in 2022? . View Webinar Replay. REDUCE SPEND COST .

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Securing the Pickleball Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Without a dependable forecast on what would be bought, contract manufacturers could not do effective capacity planning or procurement. To support the new S&OP process, Franklin Sports began implementing a demand and inventory planning solution from GAINS in late January of 2022. Securing the Pickleball Supply Chain Today, Ms.

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Procurement Teams Forced to Cut Corners as External Challenges Bite and Investments in New Technology Don’t Keep Pace

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Nearly a third (32%) of procurement teams concede to cutting corn ers with their sourcing criteria for suppliers to secure supply. 81% of procurement teams feel pressured by executive teams to respond more quickly and effectively to challenges such as inflation, disruptions, and shortages. Redwood, CA, 25 October, 2022.

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Winning Supply Chain Procurement Strategies for 2022

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Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Many merchants were concerned about having enough inventory to meet demand, and consumers wondered if they would be able to secure holiday gifts for loved ones. The answer to this question is complex. Big Picture Thinking.

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Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023? 

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Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023? . Procurement and supply chain teams have been trying to hold the line against macroeconomic and global market forces that have been pushing hard against them for nearly three years. Procurement and supply chain teams are under constant pressure. “Our