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Negotiation Excellence: How Holistic Supplier Evaluation Deliv...

By adopting the holistic business case evaluation—together with the Bonus/Malus approach—companies can revolutionize their procurement processes.

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Fashion brands are increasingly relocating their manufacturing operations from Asia to North Africa and regions closer to their primary markets.

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Beyond the Box: Navigating the Road to Sustainable Packaging i...

In today’s fast-paced business world, sustainability has become a necessity, not just a trend. With 71% of consumers prioritizing eco-friendly products, procurement and supply chain strategies must evolve to meet this growing demand.

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Complying with sustainability regulations: the crucial role of...

At a time when sustainability is no longer just a buzzword but a global imperative, companies must increasingly navigate a complex landscape of sustainability policy regulations. These regulations, which aim to reduce environmental impact and promote...

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Procurement meets Olympics

The Olympic Games – a one-of-a-kind procurement project! The 2024 Games in Paris will see purchases of €2.5 billion from 8,000 suppliers. These Games aim to set new standards in terms of sustainability, social responsibility, and local value creation...

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Impact of the European Union Deforestation Regulation on procu...

In a long-term move towards environmental sustainability, the European Union (EU) approved a regulation in May 2023 aimed at combating deforestation.

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In this article, we explore the necessity of upskilling in procurement, typical use cases that illustrate the transformation, and how organizations can effectively prepare their teams for the future.

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Forging ahead: Sourcing Strategies for Green Steel

What will be essential for industry players to benefit from the transition, secure supply and drive Scope 3 decarbonization across their supply chains?

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Navigating the power cable supply crunch: A resilience framewo...

Electricity utility companies face a critical cable supply shortage, driven by increasing demand and limited supply.

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Strengthening pharmaceutical supply chain resilience

The EU Medicines Alliance advocates a “derisking” strategy rather than complete decoupling from external API sources.