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Aker BP Goes Live with Ivalua to Digitalize Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Supplier Management

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Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and KPMG Norway today announced that Aker BP has gone live with Ivalua’s S2C and Supplier Relationship and Risk Management (SRM) solutions to streamline its direct and indirect procurement operations. Headquartered in Fornebu, Norway, Aker BP employs approximately 2,500 people.

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Lost in Public Space: Exploring the Unknown with the Norwegian Public Sector Segment

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In Norway there has been a long period of consolidation on the vendor side where vendors have been bought to be discontinued or bought to be sold under a common brand. However, this strategy may lead to a lack of options and price volatility within the market. But, the competitive landscape for procurement software is very different.

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Russia’s Arctic Expansion: The Future of Global Shipping

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Russia’s Arctic Expansion: A Long-Term Strategy While the world is currently focused on the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is quietly expanding its military presence in the Arctic, building new bases in the region. This is a long-term strategy by Russia to exert its influence and challenge the West’s dominance.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

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9, according to Xeneta, a Norway-based transportation data firm, reflecting lower freight demand as retailers cut orders and consumer spending continues to decline. The booming shopper interest in sustainability is having a major influence on supermarket operating strategies. West Coast was $2,618 as of Feb.

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Doosan Infracore selects o9 Solutions as Integrated Business Planning partner

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Doosan Infracore is a Korean construction machinery and engine company with production facilities in Korea, China, and Norway and sales companies, branch offices, and dealer networks worldwide. Doosan Infracore supports both make-to-stock (MTS) and make-to-order (MTO) production according to market conditions and strategies.

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EV Startups: Growing with the Shift to ACES

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The catalyst has been more on Electrification where, despite the many warnings, few existing Tier 1s and OEMs had the risk appetite before COVID to invest reasonably and timely without sacrificing their current cash cows and strategy. A Growth Opportunity for Some, A Sense of Urgency for Others.

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Tesla Raises Pay Levels for California Production Workers

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Reportedly, labor unions within Denmark , Norway and Finland , along with Sweden , rallied around the IF Metall labor union. We cited a published New York Times report regarding Tesla Swedish vehicle repair workers who were striking for higher wages and improved working conditions.