Topic: Procurement & Sourcing


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APQC Infographic: With AI comes the need for Employee Learning

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 · APQC
Artificial intelligence (or AI) has the potential to assist with multiple aspects of the supply chain, such as creating self-adjusting supply chain plans or self-optimizing manufacturing processes. In fact, AI is one of the top trends anticipated to impact supply chains by 2023.

Solving Today’s Procurement Puzzle: Saving Money By Spending More

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 · LM Staff
This special webcast will walk attendees through five innovative methods to capture cash management advantages that enhance company liquidity and reduce overall costs.

Visiting Sailors Vaccinated for COVID-19 at Port of Long Beach

Friday, May 28, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
International ship crews arriving at the Port of Long Beach and neighboring Port of Los Angeles are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations as part of an ongoing partnership between the Port of Long Beach, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and the National Guard.

APQC Infographic: Soft skills are needed for procurement priorities

Friday, May 14, 2021 · APQC
After a year of upheaval and uncertainty, supply chain professionals are planning for what is next. In a survey conducted by APQC, organizations indicated they are making sourcing and procurement a top priority for 2021.
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How to navigate inefficiency and incomplete contracts

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 · Tim Cummins, Stuart Kauffman and Thomas Y. Choi
In uncertain times, incomplete contracts help companies gain flexibility, agility and resilience. They’re made for times like these.
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Tracking Conflict Minerals

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 · Kuntal Bhattacharyya, Margo Johnson and Karyl Fowler
Our four-step framework provides a blueprint for transparency and traceability in the conflict mineral supply chain.
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Getting to a win-win with the Department of Defense

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 · Steven P. Knepp and Robert A. Novack
Who says you can’t change for the better what has been considered to be best practices by the U.S. government for the past 30 years? Here’s how a 4PL formed a public/private partnership to improve the supply chain to Diego Garcia.
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Reimagining the procurement operating model for tomorrow

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 · Sandeep Shah and Chand K (CK) Raina
Adopting new procurement strategies and embracing new vendor relationships.
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It’s a great time to be in procurement

Monday, May 10, 2021 · Elouise Epstein
It’s no longer about being invited to the table in support of the business. It’s not “us vs. them.” This is about asserting our agency to open the door, sitting down at the table and making useful contributions.
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Can consumers commit to sustainable products?

Monday, May 10, 2021 · Yinjin Lee
Applying analytic tools to real-world datasets, in addition to other types of information such as consumer interviews and experiments, can help us explore consumers’ intention-action gap and develop creative selling strategies to better serve consumer preferences.
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Priorities in sourcing and procurement for 2021

Monday, May 10, 2021 · Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, Supply Chain, APQC
To thrive today, organizations must develop employees’ soft skills.

JLL Offers Fresh Perspective on Current State of Global Ocean Cargo Shipping: Part III

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
U.S. Ports will continue to see volume growth, so developable land near ports on all coasts will continue to see demand as well.

JLL Offers Fresh Perspective on Current State of Global Ocean Cargo Shipping: Part II

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
The on-going pandemic has created chaos for retailers and manufacturers trying to keep up with supply and demand, maintain analysts with Chicago-based commercial real estate broker JLL. New research suggests that there’s also a “China Factor” to consider.

JLL Offers Fresh Perspective on Current State of Global Ocean Cargo Shipping: Part I

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
The on-going pandemic has created chaos for retailers and manufacturers trying to keep up with supply and demand, maintain analysts with Chicago-based commercial real estate broker JLL.

Suppliers Face Many Challenges when Working with Government

Monday, May 3, 2021 · Jarrod McAdoo
Many suppliers who wish to work within the public sector are finding that long, costly, and complex procurement cycle times, lack of clarity on how to connect with Public Sector organizations, and a perception that competition is just “for show” and new suppliers have…
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