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🌟 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿! 🌟 This November, we’re bringing together industry leaders to elevate your skills, enhance performance, and secure a strategic edge in the European healthcare procurement landscape. Our Masterclass is designed to strengthen your procurement capabilities, tackling the challenges head-on. 💪 Procurement is steadily gaining the recognition it deserves in healthcare, much like its counterparts in other sectors. In those industries, top purchasers are celebrated as "rock stars" 🎸. Our goal? To ensure that hospital and healthcare buyers receive the same recognition. That’s why we’ve launched the European Masterclass in Hospital & Healthcare Procurement. Topics and sessions will cover: • Foundations of strategic procurement for executives 🧱 • The challenging world of procurement 💼 • Tenders & auctions 💰 • Selected Use Cases 📋 • Next generation procurement 🚀 • Future proofing your procurement function 🔮 Join us in Seville, Spain 🇪🇸, on Monday, November 4 and Tuesday, November 5. Seats are limited, so secure yours now! Find the booking link in the comments below 🏃♀️🏃♂️ #procurement #purchasing #healthcare #hospital #supplychain #EuropeanMasterclassHHP Nevi EHPPA - European Health Public Procurement Alliance, Health Proc Europe Association, Junta de Andalucía & Fundación Progreso y Salud

🎓 Discover the cutting-edge Master of Science in Global Health Procurement and Supply Chain Management by UNITAR and Empower School of Health. This programme seamlessly integrates Public Health, Healthcare Management, and PSM. Prepare to lead in healthcare procurement and supply chain management. With a flexible, self-paced approach, you can advance your career while managing your other responsibilities. Choose from: 1️⃣ 12-month online programme available to graduates of the Post Graduate Diploma in Global Health Procurement and Supply Chain Management from Empower School of Health 2️⃣ 24-month online programme open to all eligible students To apply and get more information, click the links in the comments ⬇️ #Master #Science #GlobalHealth #ChainManagementStudies

In this short ten minute video I speak to Ben Morgan, Strategic Category Lead, Mölnlycke Health Care, about his CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply journey so far with Lean Procurement Ltd. We talk firstly about his reasons for starting the qualification at Level 4 and also why he decided to progress to Level 5. During the discussions Ben also talks about the individual and organisational benefits of undertaken the qualification. He shares insights on how the CIPS training has enhanced his professional skills, provided a broader understanding of procurement strategies, and contributed to his career growth. Whether you are considering starting your own CIPS journey or are interested in the tangible benefits it can bring, this video offers valuable perspectives from someone who is successfully undertaking the process. 😀

Are you working to improve your supply chain performance? Check out the PtD Supply chain management professionalization framework. In collaboration with USAID, the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management- (GHSC-PSM) project, and SAPICS, People that Deliver has developed a set of global standards that align career paths, education, and professional growth in health supply chain management. The framework comprises a package of several documents: - The Library of Competencies and Designations is the standard to ensure alignment between the supply and demand for health supply chain professionals. - An implementation approach, which provides clear guidance on how to begin this journey of change. 👉Access to it here: https://ow.ly/jERt50RkZTI

🎯 Centralized vs. Decentralized Supply Chain Structure Case Study 🏬 Canadian Food Corporation Canadian Food Corporation is a multinational food and beverage company that produces and distributes a wide range of food products globally. The company has two distinct supply chain structures: a centralized structure for its domestic operations and a decentralized structure for its international operations. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/dccjz5-x 🤷 What is the difference between a centralized and decentralized supply chain structure? In a centralized supply chain structure, decision-making is concentrated in a single location, while in a decentralized structure, decision-making is distributed across multiple locations or departments. 🎓 An initiative of VCARE Academy’s Education and Research Executive Board (EREB) and Education and Research Practitioners Board (ERPB) Discover ⮞ Supply Chain Framework and Strategy Program 🌐 https://lnkd.in/dY6b6aPf 🍁 VCARE Academy, Canada provides 100% practical education that teaches both the WHAT and HOW of supply chain operations. #supplychainsustainability #sustainability #circularity #ESG #climatechange #procurement #Logistics #transportation #training #manufacturing #environment #sustainable #collaboration #society #supplychain #strategy #future #business #supplychains #valuechain #ecommerce #distribution #purchasing #warehouse #manufacturing #warehousing

🎯 Centralized vs. Decentralized Supply Chain Structure Case Study 🏬 Canadian Food Corporation Canadian Food Corporation is a multinational food and beverage company that produces and distributes a wide range of food products globally. The company has two distinct supply chain structures: a centralized structure for its domestic operations and a decentralized structure for its international operations. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/erNb4xfy 🤷 What is the difference between a centralized and decentralized supply chain structure? In a centralized supply chain structure, decision-making is concentrated in a single location, while in a decentralized structure, decision-making is distributed across multiple locations or departments. 🎓 An initiative of VCARE Academy’s Education and Research Executive Board (EREB) and Education and Research Practitioners Board (ERPB) Discover ⮞ Supply Chain Framework and Strategy Program 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ea2W4zSc 🍁 VCARE Academy, Canada provides 100% practical education that teaches both the WHAT and HOW of supply chain operations. #supplychainsustainability #sustainability #circularity #ESG #climatechange #procurement #Logistics #transportation #training #manufacturing #environment #sustainable #collaboration #society #supplychain #strategy #future #business #supplychains #valuechain #ecommerce #distribution #purchasing #warehouse #manufacturing #warehousing

🎯 Centralized vs. Decentralized Supply Chain Structure Case Study 🏬 Canadian Food Corporation Canadian Food Corporation is a multinational food and beverage company that produces and distributes a wide range of food products globally. The company has two distinct supply chain structures: a centralized structure for its domestic operations and a decentralized structure for its international operations. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/erNb4xfy 🤷 What is the difference between a centralized and decentralized supply chain structure? In a centralized supply chain structure, decision-making is concentrated in a single location, while in a decentralized structure, decision-making is distributed across multiple locations or departments. 🎓 An initiative of VCARE Academy’s Education and Research Executive Board (EREB) and Education and Research Practitioners Board (ERPB) Discover ⮞ Supply Chain Framework and Strategy Program 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ea2W4zSc 🍁 VCARE Academy, Canada provides 100% practical education that teaches both the WHAT and HOW of supply chain operations. #supplychainsustainability #sustainability #circularity #ESG #climatechange #procurement #Logistics #transportation #training #manufacturing #environment #sustainable #collaboration #society #supplychain #strategy #future #business #supplychains #valuechain #ecommerce #distribution #purchasing #warehouse #manufacturing #warehousing

Have you met Meagan? When you join Direct Supply® DSSI™, you have access to our deep bench of world-class experts like Meagan Pollak-Harrison, RDN. As a Senior Technical Product Manager with over 20 years of experience in procurement innovation, Meagan is an expert in: 1️⃣ Agile Methodologies 2️⃣ Business Development 3️⃣ Innovation Consulting 4️⃣ Product Delivery 5️⃣ Supply Chain Optimization 6️⃣ Innovation Management 7️⃣ And more She's also a Registered Dietician. And she invented a patented system for automated dietary management. And she excels at cultivating strategic partnerships across the food procurement ecosystem. She’s seen it all, solved it all and knows what you’re up against. Meagan truly understands the short and long-term challenges faced by procurement leaders like you. All of us at DSSI are driven to help you win. Because that’s who we are. And I’m proud to call these folks colleagues and friends. Questions for Meagan or anyone else on our team? Ask 'em in the comments. #MeetTheTeam #DSSI #DirectSupply #FoodProcurement

#Procurement #SupplyChain #CIPS Every profession, including procurement and supply chain, stands on a set of standards. For instance, a doctor or an engineer can provide basic advice within their field because they have been trained in these fundamentals. Only later does specialisation come, such as studying dermatology or power transmission. A profession like Procurement and Supply Chain Management is different, though, because there isn’t a universally recognised set of fundamentals. Universities and certification bodies don’t typically define a set of fundamental theories that these professionals should know. This is where CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply comes in ! In 2018, we developed our own set of global standards for procurement and supply chain professionals, which sets out what excellence should look like in practice, at all levels, in all sectors, anywhere in the world. These standards are organised into four themes and eleven pillars (another post on that another time !) so when someone earns a qualification through CIPS, it certifies that they have expertise in these pillars. We ensure the standards stay relevant as the field evolves by updating the standards every two years with the help of professionals from around the world. For example, in the last revision, we added sustainability and EDI because of their growing importance in the field. Until now, the world has not really accepted that you can also have a qualified procurement and supply chain professional. The only common qualified professions have been doctors, engineers, lawyers… But the profession is starting to be recognised among them now ! So when I am asked, “What is the value of a CIPS qualification?” I answer with an analogy: 👉 Attaining a driver’s license is one thing, but the real skill lies in being able to navigate a car under any conditions, on any road, and in any environment. When someone is CIPS qualified, it signifies to others that they have attained confidence, competencies and credibility in the field of procurement and supply chain management. They have earned the license to practice, and they have transformed from a professional to a practitioner. They can transfer their knowledge into action, apply their learnings in real-world scenarios, and adhere to global standards in their practice. If you want to excel in your career and have other benefits like the sense of belongingness (and pride) that comes with being a member of our CIPS Community, then a CIPS qualification could be for you !