Tag: Procurement

January 4, 2024

Procurement Analytics

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Free Download Procurement Analytics: Data-Driven Decision-Making in Procurement and Supply Management
English | 2023 | ISBN: 3031432800 | 424 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 14 MB
This unique textbook explicitly addresses the intersection of advanced analytics and procurement. It is motivated by one core question: How can firms generate (economic) value from procurement data? It demonstrates that procurement is one of the major functions within a firm where data analytics, artificial intelligence, and operations research can successfully be leveraged to reduce cost and risk and to achieve resilience and sustainability goals.

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January 1, 2024

Canada’s Defence Procurement Woes

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Free Download Canada’s Defence Procurement Woes by Jeffrey F. Collins
English | PDF EPUB (True) | 2023 (2024 Edition) | 163 Pages | ISBN : 3031463625 | 3.1 MB
This book challenges the perceived underlying causes and culprits of the ongoing challenges in Canadian defence procurement, arguing that although headlines often put the blame on the political leadership, the defence procurement bureaucracy, ongoing pressures in the defence industry and continuous demands placed on Canada though its alliances also carry a large part of the responsibility. Focusing on four main case studies: the Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Plane, the Joint Support Ships, the Medium Support Vehicle System and the Halifax Class Modernization, the author offers a comparative analysis of how these ongoing procurement efforts were dealt with by different administrations, from Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin to Stephen Harper.

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November 21, 2023

Project Management Foundations – Procurement

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Free Download Project Management Foundations – Procurement
Released 11/2023
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280×720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Skill Level: Beginner + Intermediate | Genre: eLearning | Language: English + srt | Duration: 1h 16m | Size: 179 MB
The more complex a project is, the more likely it is that you’ll need help from outside vendors and partners. This is especially true for new and aspiring project managers who are still learning the tricks of the trade. Procurement is the process of planning, managing, and executing purchases of outside goods and services for your organization. Join author, speaker, and trainer Oliver Yarbrough as he provides an overview of procurement management and how you can implement procurements on your projects. Review key concepts, pitfalls, critical success factors, and best practices. Learn how to collaborate more effectively with your vendors and contract management teams by understanding different procurement contract types. Plus, explore agile procurement, along with emerging trends in the field such as rapid procurement, reverse auctions, and how to leverage AI and automation tools to streamline procurement processes.

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November 15, 2023

ESG and Procurement – How to Decarbonize Your Supply Base

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Free Download ESG and Procurement – How to Decarbonize Your Supply Base
Released 11/2023
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280×720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Skill Level: General | Genre: eLearning | Language: English + srt | Duration: 1h 4m | Size: 175 MB
Are you ready to embark on the next steps of your journey in environmental, social, and governance (ESG)? In this course, join instructor Martin John-a procurement, negotiation, and management skills trainer and specialist-to learn how to make a positive impact on both your business and the planet by embedding decarbonization strategies within your everyday procurement practices.

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