Topic: Procurement & Sourcing


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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…

Turn your retail space into distribution space

Sunday, March 28, 2021 · Gurram Gopal and Laura Bravo Fernandez
Retailers are converting their brick-and-mortar space into mini-DCs. It could be the future of retail.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: PACE yourself, or How blockchain can transform ocean shipping

Friday, March 19, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, Yu Amy Xia discusses a framework for implementing blockchain to streamline ocean transportation in the supply chain. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts
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Supply Chain Redesign: Expecting the unexpected

Monday, March 1, 2021 · Bridget McCrea
The top trends driving supply chain design decisions for the coming year—and beyond.
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2021 Rate Outlook: Higher shipping rates dead ahead

Monday, March 1, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Freight transportation providers responded to COVID-19 pressures heroically, becoming leaner, more collaborative and efficient. Patrick Burnson reports that while this is good news for the nation’s freight network, shippers should expect significantly higher rates across all…

Pandion raises $4.9 Million to develop more reliable, lower cost e-commerce shipping

Thursday, February 4, 2021 · SCMR Staff
Playground Global and Schematic Ventures are backing the startup
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