Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Modern procurement professionals need to be among some of the most highly skilled workers in any organization, and we want to help you identify exactly what essential procurement skills you need to lead your team as the industry continues to grow and evolve.

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Your supply chain professionals need high-quality training around supply chain legal issues to make sure that your organization is safeguarded against threats and to navigate legal complexities easily. Were going to explore some common issues, how you can deal with them, and how to train your staff to tackle legal issues effectively.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

With respondents’ top growth investment for 2022 being “increasing recruitment and training efforts”, this year’s study reveals the profound effect that current labor shortages are having on digital supply chain transformation. “As About ToolsGroup.

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 30, 2025

This is where digital procurement training comes in, and were going to discuss what it is, how your company can do it, and how to deal with any roadblocks that may get in your way. The ability for your team to be able to extract these insights and identify key trends to drive procurement decisions is now a vital skill.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

These practices focus on collaboration, training, data management, and continuous optimization to ensure the DPP system is effectively integrated and maintained. Invest in Training and Education Comprehensive training programs are essential to ensure employees understand both the technical and regulatory aspects of DPPs.

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Increased globalization, constant digital transformation, and ever-evolving consumer demands have led to a situation where traditional supply chain skills are simply no longer enough for success. There is now a pressing need for supply chain professionals to acquire and develop new skills that are better suited to modern organizations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Procurement & Supplier Agreements Traditionally, businesses negotiate procurement contracts manually, issuing purchase orders, invoices, and letters of credit that require human validation. Multi-Signature Wallets: Funds are held in escrow and only released when both buyer and seller approve the transaction.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

25 Essential Procurement Interview Questions and Their Answers This supply chain article outlines essential procurement interview questions, focusing on technical knowledge, behavioral skills, and problem-solving abilities. 10 Must-Watch Negotiation Movies: Master the Art of Persuasion with These Gripping Films This is a fantastic blog post!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The last seven years have meant trusting my skills, capabilities and beliefs at a level I never had to think about before when I could hide behind a company name. What I find fascinating is that every leader I coach or train in workshops is dealing with their own self-trust issues whether they are aware of it or not. She was right.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

Procurement leaders recognize the imperative in front of them, but what does it mean for the future skills profile of the profession? In third place, cited by 56% of respondents, was the Changing Profile of Procurement Skills needed to adapt to these developments. Other priorities raise yet more demands in terms of skills development.

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Bristlecone

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

However, with these benefits comes the challenge of bridging workforce skills gaps required to fully leverage these advancements. As supply chains become increasingly automated and tech-driven, the demand for digitally skilled employees continues to rise.

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Download our Training Catalogs Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all training programs and static skill sets. The latest employee training trends show todays successful organizations as those that adapt quickly by embracing innovative approaches to upskill their teams. The result?

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Ready to unlock the secrets of the supply chain training platforms? These supply chain training platforms offer a treasure trove of knowledge to elevate your skills and drive business success. It is the best supply chain training platform for learning about the supply chain. Check individual program details.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 12, 2025

Introduction Negotiation is at the heart of supply chain management. Richard Todd , a negotiation expert describes a successful negotiation as one that requires understanding not just what is needed from a supplier but also what the supplier needs from us.

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Proper execution of cross-functional training can turn siloed departments into unified and efficient teams; equipping employees with the right skills to collaborate seamlessly across organizations. Of course, the right training is key to the success of such initiatives, and can have a measurable impact on supply chain performance.

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Logility

JANUARY 30, 2025

Technology and Talent Come Together to Drive Future Success The future of supply chains depends on the synergy of cutting-edge technology and skilled teams. Now, the next step is to train personnel to work with and train AI models. This skill will be as important as traditional supply chain skills.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It has been 27 days since workers represented by the IAM labor union rejected a prior tentative contract offer that had been negotiated. John Holden, the lead negotiator representing IAM in these contract talks, indicated to Reuters that striking workers were prepared to wait out the plane maker. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Agentic AI involves creating a system of interacting agents, each trained on a specific task or dataset. These agents can communicate, negotiate, and collaborate to solve complex problems. Pre-trained AI agents focused on specific use cases for specific user personas were created. In part, this was skill. Fred agrees.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As businesses strive to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals has never been higher. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. With Sync Logistics Training companies can: Reduce the burden on management.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2024

Do you dream of confidently navigating the ever-changing procurement world, not confused with what procurement training to opt for? The SCMDOJO Procurement Track isn’t just another training program – it’s your key to unlocking a commanding presence in the field. Dive in and discover the power within!

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Heres why it matters: Relevance through role-based training: Certification enables your team members to gain skills directly applicable to their responsibilities. Role-based training is a tailored approach that translates to real-world results. Explore more about how cross-functional training boosts supply chain performance.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 21, 2025

FreightPath helps logistics companies find, train, and retain the future leaders of the industry. Addressing the Talent Crisis: Uncover the root causes of the supply chain talent shortage, including demographic shifts and gaps in traditional education, and discover innovative solutions to bridge the skills gap.

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 7, 2025

This article will explore key strategies for building supply chain resilience, and how Skill Dynamics can help support your business throughout this transformation. Its extremely difficult to build a resilient supply chain without a skilled and agile team. Take a look at our course catalog and see what would suit your business best.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

While AI in procurement is still evolving in the area of supplier negotiations, it is already being used to analyze historical data, market trends, and even external factors like geopolitical risks. Leveraging data patterns to recommend actions like supplier negotiations or risk mitigation strategies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

HRM in the halal value chain considers halal skill training within the brand owner company as well as its managed process links: links in the brand owner supply chain that the brand owner finds important to integrate and manage. According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020-2021 a USD 2.4 The way forward.

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SCM Research

JULY 18, 2024

Therefore, academic institutions should focus on trusting their faculty, providing training, and offering resources, rather than measuring their performance. Similarly, the Journal of Supply Chain Management has implemented initiatives to enhance the skills of authors and reviewers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2024

Most of the new in-context GenAI solutions have been pre-trained on 200,000 pages of SAP’s training and technical documents. Further, when users do not follow the recommendations or note that the answer provided is not accurate, their feedback can lead to further training for the AI model.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The mismatch between the high demands by employers and the supply of logistics skills and knowledge is resulting in a growing gap in the logistics & supply chain market”. It is critical that access to skilled workers is a key factor that sets successful companies apart from others. A skilled worker, soft and job specific ones.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

It is not just about training people in their current role, but it’s also about developing people to the maximum of their potential. A skills assessment survey was done to measure potential gaps against a pre-determined skills matrix. Based on the findings, a skills enhancement program was created.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

FreightPath, a specialized talent firm, is addressing this challenge by providing comprehensive training and recruitment solutions. Their offerings include apprenticeship programs, customized training courses, and a vast library of short courses. Comprehensive training to attract and upskill new talent.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 1, 2024

They craft custom teams, prioritizing skills and training to hit the ground running. By leveraging Mexico’s skilled workforce, Rapido helps you scale efficiently, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional customer service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2023

But I’d like AI more to a magic trick, so allow me to direct your attention to the technology behind the curtain to highlight both its risks and its rewards and to share the essential leadership skills AI cannot provide. Any human with a browser can produce this result, since it requires no sophisticated coding skills or knowledge.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 19, 2024

Understanding cost to serve is critical before commencing distributor negotiations. Determine if your sales, marketing, and operational teams are adequately staffed and skilled to support market entry, for example. Training and Development: Assess the need for training programmes to enhance team skills and competencies.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

But with ever-increasing complexity, skilled professionals are more in demand than ever. The SCMDOJO Supply Chain Track offers a comprehensive supply chain training program to equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this dynamic field. The global economy runs on efficient supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

Effective scenario testing also requires well-trained users proficient in the system’s functionalities, making it difficult to achieve accurate results quickly. Collaboration and Skill Development: ISP fosters collaboration among process leads and stakeholders by involving cross-functional teams in scenario planning exercises.

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