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Ethics in Procurement – Simple, but Not Always Easy

Logistics Bureau

If you have not yet tackled the question of ethics in procurement, now is a great time to start. It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion.

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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Procurement solutions are often updated with purchased information.

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Outstanding Issues of Military Logistics in Ukraine

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

For example according to the approved NATO definition, military logistics is the science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces. Procurement was dependent on volunteers, and the lack of logistics expertise led to a logistical crisis in the field. It is possible to create both open and closed systems.

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Work from home supply chain jobs

Globalior

Definitely a role that will transition well to a home based environment. Procurement: Procurement may be able to work from home, however a big part of a procurement executive’s job is vendor management which is best done face to face. Trade compliance: The Trade compliance team can work effectively from home.

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Ethics in Supply Chain Management

Globalior

Ideally, all relationships with vendors must be managed through documented contracts with validity periods and clear exit clauses. Procurement decisions: Sustainable sources, firm stand against child labour or otherwise exploited workforce. Reviewing compliance practices: HS codes & FTA eligibility.

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State of the art Logistics Campus

Logistics Business Magazine

When compared to conventional materials, procuring timber structural elements can deliver significant embodied carbon savings, especially as timber also sequesters carbon in its creation. Renewable energy will be generated on-site, with solar panels. The post State of the art Logistics Campus appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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How AI and Machine Learning Changed Procurement Management

CLX Logistics

Procurement management stands at the crossroads of technological innovation and strategic decision-making. As organizations strive to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in procurement has become increasingly prominent.