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How procurement can create advantage in a post-volatility world

Proxima

So, what does this all mean for procurement? Procurement leaders should be conscious of the short-term environment, but it’s also their role to look at what might be a further down the road and think strategically about how their work is aligning with long-term business priorities. Let’s start with the short-term.

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Sustainable procurement: Everything You Need to Know

Precoro

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.

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sust[AI]nability

Enterra Insights

billion over the next five years as part of its long-term goal to cut in half its emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.”[5] billion to reduce its climate impact” and Diageo “committed to reach net-zero carbon emissions in its owned operations and reduce emissions from its supply chain by 50% by 2030.”

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. A research from Google, Temasek Holdings and Bain & Co showed the region’s online spending could reach $1 trillion by 2030. So, it appeared consumer demand would remain high despite COVID-19.

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COP28 Climate Agreement-Progress-Compromise-Reassessment

Supply Chain Matters

Europe and nations on the front lines of climate change began pushing for a sweeping phase-out of all fossil fuels. ” Further advocated was a goal that global renewable energy capacity should triple by 2030, along with the doubling of the rate of global-wide energy efficiency improvements.

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Boeing’s Production Quality Crisis Significantly Escalates

Supply Chain Matters

At the Europe 2024 conference in Berlin , asked by reporters about the ongoing developments surrounding Boeing , he specifically indicated: “ I am not happy with the problems of my competitor. While all of this unfolds, the industry must concurrently deal with aircraft orders that extend to 2030 delivery windows.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Fiona Lowbridge, VP at ALOM!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Europe, and Asia for PCH Intl. Women have historically had very good representation and upward mobility in the supply chain industry in client support, account management, and procurement roles. Staying ahead of challenges from a COVID perspective – as seen from both an operational and procurement standpoint. and ModusLink Corp.