Sustainable procurement has become more and more critical for businesses that want to reduce their environmental impact and improve their sustainable practices. When done right, it can bring massive benefits …
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Navigating the Complex Supply Chain of the Diamond Industry
The diamond industry has long been associated with luxury, beauty, and timeless elegance. Behind the sparkle and allure of diamonds, however, lies a complex and multifaceted supply chain that spans …
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Niger Coup Heightens Worries Over France’s Uranium Reliance
In the Sahel region of Africa, political instability and corruption has run rife since decolonisation from European nations. Arbitrary borders were drawn without the consideration of who they will affect. …
The European Green Deal – step forward with a dose of ambiguity Hardly any industry benefits so much from The European Green Deal as lithium mining and processing. Companies in …
With the advent of COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains and demand have been massively disrupted and are causing inventory issues, unclear delivery reliability, and a significant risk in single-source supplier circumstances. …
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Procurement Through the Pandemic- How Covid-19 Changed the Role of Procurement
Outbreaks of Covid-19 threw global supply chains into turmoil, with businesses’ resilience being pushed to their limits. Throughout the pandemic, companies have had to keep their heads above water financially …
Procurement automation digitalizes the complex P2P process and streamlines it end-to-end using procure-to-pay software solutions. Cloud-based procurement improves the efficiency of the procure-to-pay cycle by automating manual tasks and eliminating …
Ever wondered how exactly to advance your career within procurement and get promotions? It is not a topic often talked about, but one that is often sought after. Here are …
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Artificial intelligence for sales and procurement planning: fundamental success criteria
I am often asked whether Artificial Intelligence can help to achieve better sales forecasts and procurement planning. My answer: Yes, it certainly can, and especially the improvements by using machine …
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Practical Advice to help Procurement Weather the Pandemic
by Kelly Barnerby Kelly BarnerSeemingly overnight, every procurement professional’s top priority has become helping their company get through the COVID-19 pandemic and start preparing for the business conditions that are to follow. We now …