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Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers

The Logistics of Logistics

Founder, The Ride Share Guy An expert in ridesharing, Harry educates drivers that work for companies such as Lyft and Uber, by providing news, insight and advice. He is also the Founder and Co-Director of the MIT FreightLab – a research initiative that works on improving the way freight transportation is designed, procured, and managed.

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Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. The iron ore will come from a North America. The skillet was shipped via ocean and truck to a fulfillment center or retailer in the USA.

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There Are Not Enough Women Supply Chain Leaders!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods! As a result, the field was overwhelmingly male: because mostly men occupied those front-line roles, and educational opportunities to get into the field were limited, the leadership reflected that demographic. Subscribe Here!

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NIGP Forum, August 25-28, 2019

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Event Overview: The largest educational conference exclusively for public procurement in North America where peers share ideas, engage and inspire one another, develop strong connections and gain a better understanding of how to tackle challenges they face along the way. Dates: August 25-28. Hashtag: #NIGPForum2019.

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EcoVadis Client Committee 2014

EcoVadis

Exchanging experiences , best practices and insights on Sustainable Procurement has always been at the heart of our annual Client Committee. Around 150 CSR and procurement professionals joined us from all over Europe and North America.

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How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Business Landscape

Enterra Insights

AI systems can be used across supply chain networks from procurement to last mile delivery. The power behind AI is what you make of it.” ” One thing business leaders can no longer afford to do is to ignore AI. For years teachers have tried to provide individual attention to students. AI can help them in these efforts.

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The Sustainable Supply Chain – What is it and how to execute it

Unleashed

Some companies also choose to give back to local communities by donating to local services, funding local programmes (such as sport and education), or volunteering. Make sure you include teams like procurement which play a significant role in choosing suppliers. Sustainable supply chain certification in North America.