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

Why upskilling the procurement function is a strategic imperat...
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Why upskilling the procurement function is a strategic imperat...

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.

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

INVERTO Volatility Manager
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INVERTO Volatility Manager

The INVERTO Volatility Manager is an indispensable tool for managing procurement cost volatility. It analyses directand indirect cost factors and evaluates their impact on both component and portfolio level, while also taking country specifics into account.

Impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism regulation on...
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Impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism regulation on...

The regulation aims to combat climate change by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Empowering sustainability in healthcare to tackle the transiti...
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Empowering sustainability in healthcare to tackle the transiti...

Companies must start reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent irreversible climate change damage. With the 5th highest CO2 emissions globally, the healthcare sector must lead the transition to net zero, with procurement support essential for success.

Responding to the red sea crisis
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Responding to the red sea crisis

What can companies do now and how can they protect themselves against supply bottlenecks and rising freight prices in the long term?

Six Steps to Keep Ahead of the Inflation & Supply Chain C...
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Six Steps to Keep Ahead of the Inflation & Supply Chain C...

The golden quarter was somewhat tarnished last year, with high street chains and consumer goods producers hit by a perfect storm of longer lead times, inflationary and demand-linked cost increases, and sustained disruption to labour across the globe.

How to reduce the carbon footprint
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How to reduce the carbon footprint

Decarbonization is therefore a key task for the coming years in order to stop global warming.

Procurement purpose: Start with the basics
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Procurement purpose: Start with the basics

Procurement organizations may still be under-equipped in Analytics. What should they do to start?