Do Supply Chains exist in the public sector? The short answer is “YES!” I spent the first 25 years of my career in the private sector where I worked in warehouse operations, industrial engineering, and consulting, all in the logistics and supply chain area…
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What a Buyer Wants, What a Buyer Needs
Simply put, the job of a buyer is really about buying the right thing at the right time for the right price. It sounds simple, but it really is very complicated because everything that’s going on in the world impacts the timing, the availability, and the price of the product.
5 Things I Wish More People Asked About Supply Chains in Latin America
Addressing Scope 3 emissions, which constitute a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, is necessary to delivering carbon neutrality across operations. Organizations must entrench an eco-consciousness culture into their core values beyond direct emissions control.
Navigating Hidden Freight Costs: Taking Control of Unexpected Charges
Logistics leaders must control costs while maintaining service quality, but hidden freight charges often erode profits due to poor visibility.
Enabling Procurement Professions to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions
Addressing Scope 3 emissions, which constitute a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, is necessary to delivering carbon neutrality across operations. Organizations must entrench an eco-consciousness culture into their core values beyond direct emissions control.
Supply Chain Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in Africa
The top supply chain trends in Africa right now include ecommerce, sustainability, technology and skills development. The e-commerce boom that was fuelled by Covid-19 is showing no signs of slowing. It is predicted that in 2025, e-commerce transactions in South Africa will grow 150% to R225 billion. While African consumers are clearly sold on the …
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How the Delivery Experience Is Not a ‘One Size Fits All’
The ecommerce industry has been steadily growing over the last few years, accelerated by the Coronavirus pandemic which led to a surge in demand for online products and services.