You don't have permission to view this page! Make sure you're logged in and try again, or contact support.
…Carefully curated procurement & supply chain issues that make you look smart, sent to your inbox every week.
PLUS: Get the FREE Procurement Case Study when you subscribe: “How McDonald’s Overcame Global Supply Chain Obstacles”
Image via Flickr by dhaun Prominent podcasters throughout the United States can expect to receive legal notifications that they’re infringing on a defunct company’s patent. The man sending these letters is Jim Logan, and he’s already won a lawsuit against Apple for $8 million. That ruling essentially says that Apple owes Logan money, who invented…
Image via Flickr ProgressOhio Over the past few years, advocacy organizations and consumers alike have brought attention to slave labor and other forced labor situations present in supply chains. As a result, many companies have committed to researching their procurement line to ensure that they don’t rely on these practices. Now, President Obama has signed…
Image via Flickr JeepersMedia Since 2007, PepsiCo has taken a proactive stance on environmental and sustainable practices. The company has significantly reduced waste and water use in its manufacturing and distribution processes. Additionally, PepsiCo has worked with its suppliers to promote sustainable agriculture. As a result, PepsiCo has seen increased profits and improved customer satisfaction.Oops!…
Image via Flickr danielmoyle Every year the World Bank loans between $15 billion and $20 billion to government contracts around the world. Contractors must go through a bid process to be considered for government contracts, but it lacks transparency and consistency. The World Bank intends to reform its procurement policies in order to cut down…
Image via Flickr by Leonardo Rizzi Cisco has a global supply chain that supports more than 300 product families. The company strives to meet the needs of a wide range of customers, something that’s not easy to do when each customer has unique fulfillment needs. Cisco recently made several changes to improve fulfillment processes and…
Image via Flickr by Rewji23 The chief executive officer of luxury automotive manufacturer Bentley Motors, Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber, has spoken publically about the country’s lack of basic supplier infrastructure when it comes to supplying needed parts for automakers. According to Schreiber, the country’s government is doing a good thing by providing £1 for the into low-carbon engines…