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Powering circular supply chains

A circular service supply chain encourages manufacturers and distributors of products to recover used and discarded products and materials for eventual reuse.

3 ways to reduce your shipping costs

Lowering shippi ng costs is the most effective route to better profit margins.

What is spend analysis and why is it important?

Spend analysis is the practice of analyzing procurement spend to decrease costs, increase efficiency or improve supplier relationships. Reports generated from the analyses provide recommendations based on facts, not assumptions. Decisions can be made on how to [...]

Data integrity means a stronger supply chain

Companies that place a high value on data integrity have a competitive edge. Accurate inventory reports are crucial.

Consumers want fast deliveries – and a green environment

Sustainability is based on the principle that socially responsible products and practices are not only good for the environment but good for society and business.

Consumers want visibility into what they buy

Customers want to know that the goods they buy are safe, sourced legally, ethically and manufactured without damaging the planet.

“Elaine has a collaborative style and writes topical and well-thought-out articles on procurement and supply chain management in support of our business.”

Lindsay Quinn, Marketing Director, Scout RFP

“Elaine has lots of ideas and is responsive to the ideas of others, she writes clearly and delivers copy on time. Her feature ‘Six of the best on the skills needed for career progression’ was a particularly popular article on www.supplymanagement.com.”

Rebecca Ellinor, Managing Editor, Supply Management and Supply Business magazines at Redactive Publishing