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Webinar Recap: Procurement 2022, Big Trends and Predictions

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Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. #1. The annual rate of inflation in the United States hit 6.2% View Webinar Replay. Impact from Covid-19 will be massive. Inflation will Continue to rise in 2022.

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Implications of Apple Securing Semiconductor Fab Supply from the United States

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The post Implications of Apple Securing Semiconductor Fab Supply from the United States first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management. Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved. .

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Ryder’s Freight Market Update with Kevin Clonch

The Logistics of Logistics

With a focus on Ryder’s freight brokerage group, Kevin is responsible for supporting a growing portfolio of accounts across the United States. Kevin joined Ryder in October 2015 and led Ryder’s outsourced transportation procurement activity as senior director.

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Automating Procurement and Supplier Relations to Alleviate ESG Concerns

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It is no secret that procurement executives are constantly seeking innovative ways to maximize efficiency and address unexpected supply disruptions. However, procurement is evolving into much more than the most cost effective option since the cheapest option often involves real world atrocities like child and forced labor.

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How Can You Automate Procurement and Supply Chain Jobs?

All Things Supply Chain

Automation has brought a lot of value to industries across the United States in recent years. When used correctly, it can increase output, and allow you to bring customers exactly…

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

United States Inflation Rates and GDP Inflation is the highest in forty years. In the face of variability, this is two-to-six weeks too long to make allocation or procurement decisions. Currently, I am working on a study to understand the value of synchronizing contract manufacturing with in-house manufacturing and procurement.

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Supplier Diversity: From Checking the Box to Driving Business Strategy

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Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) have accepted as a key element of procurement. These programs are as familiar to procurement professionals as concepts like spend analysis or category management.