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5 ways to level up your local sourcing
Boost the local economy by looking for ways to build up the resilience of your procurement resources through local sourcing.
What should you do if your supplier is in a sanctioned country?
Around the world, companies are caught up in geopolitics that disrupt procurement flows – what should you do if your supplier is in a sanctioned country?
German Supply Chain Act enforces ESG due diligence – and what it means for you
The pressure on companies to enforce social and environmental good is becoming enshrined in regulations and mandates, the latest is the German Supply Chain Act.
Still worried about slavery? Here’s how you can help your supply chain
Slavery has been abolished in most nations for more than a century in most cases. But it’s still a critical issue for procurement leaders in 2022. UN research shows some 28 million people globally may be involved in forced labour or slavery. From fishing in southeast Asia to metals mining in South America, and apparel manufacturing in India, slavery can, unfortunately, still be found within many industries and supply chains.
Why harnessing Scope 3 Emissions feels impossible, and what to do about it
As the pressure rises on enterprises to meet greenhouse gas emissions requirements, the focus is moving to encompass scope 3 emissions, which seems like an insurmountable task.
5 elements your organisation needs for a Gender Equality Procurement Initiative
As procurement policies reflect developing pressure to meet Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) guidelines, the focus is expanding to include Gender Equality Procurement.
4 tips to recession-proof your category in 2023
The threat of recession is on the horizon for procurement pros. Here are our top tips to recession-proof your category in 2023.
One inflation fighting innovation your company must have
Procurement pros are looking for new ways to work internally and with suppliers to reduce inflation pressure — CPO Live Speaker, McKinsey’s Sharat Chandra Chikatmarla, shares the inflation-busting secrets of successful CPOs.
Career certifications that matter for you
Professional certifications are a way to showcase your skills, experience and commitment. For hiring managers, in a recent survey from Talent LMS, 76 percent said certifications were a factor in hiring. Organisations see certifications as part of a skills framework to develop their workforce.
Understanding the true cost of the electric vehicle transition
A transition to EVs figures prominently in emissions reduction projections to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emission to zero by 2050. Procurement teams must prepare for electric vehicles.