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6 Essential Procurement Training Courses for Professionals: How To Begin and Advance Your Career in Procurement

SCMDOJO

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!

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Moving Up The Corporate Ladder, Does Your Freight Spend Have A Seat At The Table?

4WL Consulting

The previous decade has seen many companies, mainly those handling manufacturing operations, change how sourcing of direct materials is executed – from an administrative function to a somewhat strategic procurement approach that has seen the creation of a new position “the Chief Procurement Officer.”

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What is Reverse Logistics and How Is It Different than Traditional Logistics?

GlobalTranz

Learn more about reverse logistics and core considerations by downloading the ebook: Mastering Reverse Logistics Guide. For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer. The Rise of Reverse Logistics in the E-Commerce Freight Shipping World.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. He can lead your company through the complex procuretech industry because of his specialization on procurement technology.

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Visions of the Automotive Supply Chain Prophets

QAD

At the heart of our visions as “supply chain prophets” are 24 essential supply chain processes for improvement, developed using our over 70 years of combined automotive manufacturing, quality and supply chain expertise. Manufacturers should view the supply chain as a profit driver. Becoming Supply Chain Focused.

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2018 Supply Chain Trends: Omnichannel, Customer Experience, & Regulations to Shape the Industry

GlobalTranz

Download ebook. In addition, greater use of 3PLs, which usually offer better benefits, pay and freight rates than national carriers, may help actively reduce spikes in freight rates. However, the possibility of complete withdrawal from existing free-trade agreements is a source of great concern for supply chain leaders.

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How to Prevent the Next Semiconductor Shortage

QAD

One of the reasons cited for the shortage was insufficient forecast information to provide adequate planning for the 22 week lead time, which is typical of semiconductor manufacturing. Long-term planning information is critical for the lower tier suppliers to plan and purchase their materials wisely. Next Steps for Manufacturers.