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Five Predictions (About Prediction) that Every Procurement Professional Should Consider

Supply Chain View from the Field

I am speaking at the Zycus Horizons conference this week, being held at the Reynolds Plantation in Georgia. As part of the conference, I’m delivering a talk on five predictions that every procurement professional should consider. Prediction 1 – Spend Analytics Will Become More Predictive (Not Backward Looking).

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The State of Georgia: Savings & Efficiencies in Procurement

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The State of Georgia Shares Pricing Advantages with Public Entities, Creating Further Purchasing Leverage for the State. Enabled the state’s purchasing department to display real financial leadership and sound fiscal management. State of Georgia Captures Savings and Efficiencies. That’s a win for everyone!”.

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Trucking Market Update and 2020 Q1 Freight Outlook

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Prior to year’s end, the two nations announced they have made slight progress in trade negotiations. But with trade negotiations resuming and mildly progressing between the US and China, some relief could be on the way for the industry toward the latter half of 2020. Trucking Insurance Costs on the Rise. Diesel Price Volatility.

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Ford’s Announced Plans to Operate a Battery Plant in Michigan

Supply Chain Matters

According to reporting by Bloomberg (Paid subscription required) , this venture is unique in that Ford will own and operate the complete facility while CATL will: “ license its intellectual properties for battery technologies to Ford ”, which is noted as a technology collaboration. This planned $3.5 powered EV ’s. trade interests.