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It’s time to better educate the supply chain sector!

Procurement Academy

Supply chain and procurement professionals are having to face a daunting new reality as the ongoing effects of COVID-19, Brexit, the conflict in Ukraine and volatile inflation rates impact the day-to-day operations of their function. Procurement The picture for procurement professionals is not so dissimilar.

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Getting the Education and Experience to Land a Job in Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? It can be thrilling to work towards becoming a part of a fast-paced industry that is experiencing rapid growth, but you also need to be prepared with education and experience. Total education bills at this stage of a career can be substantial. Email Address.

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Procurement Rising – The Time is Now

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Procurement’s stature has grown during the COVID-19 crisis as costs, cash flow and supply continuity quickly became top boardroom priorities and homepage news. Across the world, procurement leaders have risen to the challenge. People should be thankful, and procurement practitioners proud. Examples abound.

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Procurement Synonyms: All The Words You Need to Know in 2023

SCMDOJO

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

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How Automation in the Supply Chain Will Make Employees More Strategic & Improve the Overall Supply Chain

Speaker: Adam Robinson, Director of Marketing, Cerasis

We’ll address how automation in the supply chain will provide employees with the following: More Strategic Procurement. Improved Supplier/Vendor Management (Automated buying on an e-commerce website for repeat orders, automated freight pickups for inbound delivery, automated tracking alerts).

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Which supply chain and procurement skills will best equip us for the future?

Procurement Academy

For those of us working in the field of supply chain and procurement education, it’s an open secret. But the same is most emphatically not true of supply chain and procurement. Business schools and conventional approaches to supply chain and procurement education struggle to keep pace with all this change.

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What Does a Procurement Manager Do? Job Description and Requirements

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If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck.