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Procurement and Supply Chain Professional Associations for Research, Networking, Education, and Certification

Procurement and Supply Chain Professional Associations for Research, Networking, Education, and Certification

Associations are key providers of market and industry information. They provide opportunities to network with like-minded professionals and are the entities that develop and enforce industry standards, produce certification programs,…

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In 2021, Stay Informed and Entertained with These Procurement and Supply Chain Management Blogs and Podcasts

In 2021, Stay Informed and Entertained with These Procurement and Supply Chain Management Blogs and Podcasts

In the procurement and supply chain management space, there is no shortage of talented, well-informed, and passionate bloggers and podcasters who discuss and write about practically every topic imaginable. These…

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Love Data Week 2019 Explores the Interesting Concept of Data Justice

Love Data Week 2019 is February 11 – 15 and this year’s theme is “Data in Everyday Life” and the two topics that will be explored are Open Data and…

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APICS Officially Becomes the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

Built on the foundation of APICS, it was announced on January 22 that the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) officially launched. ASCM’s mission is to be the global leader in supply…

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For the New Year: A Selected List of Procurement-Focused Journals and Magazines, Including Supply Chain

Most of the magazines and journals listed below are offered in print and digital formats, and have accompanying websites that provide access to valuable information. Due to many of them…

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Haymarket and CIPS Relaunch Supply Management With Anti-Slavery Campaign

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has relaunched its publication, Supply Management, with a campaign to help eliminate slavery in the supply chain. According to a CIPS news…

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