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An Interview on Innovation, New Technologies and ‘Fifth Generation Purchasing’ with Herve Legenvre

HICX Solutions

Based in Geneva in Switzerland, Herve holds a number of roles. He is Director of the EIPM Value Creation Observatory , where he conducts research on innovation, purchasing and new technologies that are changing industries. We really wanted to reimagine Procurement around the logic of pace, speed and time,” he adds.

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‘Emission’ Impossible – 4 Steps to Kickoff your Decarbonization Strategy

ivalua

The new Ivalua 2021 Supplier Sustainability Report surveys suppliers across the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland, examining how collaboration can boost environmental initiatives. Creating a dialogue with suppliers ensures that procurement teams can identify opportunities for innovation in a green supply chain that benefits all parties.

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‘Emission’ Impossible – What are the 4 Steps to Ensuring Supply Chain Sustainability?

ivalua

The new Ivalua 2021 Supplier Sustainability Report surveys suppliers across the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland, examining how collaboration can boost environmental initiatives. Creating a dialogue with suppliers ensures that procurement teams can identify opportunities for innovation in a green supply chain that benefits all parties.

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Despite green pledges, less than a quarter of organisations monitor suppliers on carbon emissions

ivalua

The research, conducted by Coleman Parkes, surveyed suppliers across the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland to examine how collaboration can boost environmental initiatives. However, many feel they are not equipped with the right procurement tools to make this a reality. However, words are not enough.

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Why The Time Is Now for Sustainable Procurement

Jaggaer

Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. Procurement at the pivot point. Clear steps to sustainable procurement. A quick look at the regulatory landscape.

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Despite green pledges, less than a quarter of organisations monitor suppliers on carbon emissions

ivalua

The research, conducted by Coleman Parkes, surveyed suppliers across the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland to examine how collaboration can boost environmental initiatives. However, many feel they are not equipped with the right procurement tools to make this a reality. However, words are not enough.

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Can Globalization Be Rejuvenated?

MIT Supply Chain

At the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in May 2022 in Davos, Switzerland?—?perhaps Responding to criticism that certain countries derive a cost advantage from lax environmental and labor laws, some companies are trying to limit their procurement spending and operations in countries with stringent laws.

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