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Procurement 4.0: How digital procurement software can unlock hidden value in your supply chain
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Procurement 4.0: How digital procurement software can unlock hidden value in your supply chain
By Natalie Thorpe on 24, Aug 2022

As procuring organisations generate and store large amounts of data, which is often distributed across different systems, operations and geographies, it can be difficult for businesses to...

Meet the team with Ciara Kane
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Meet the team with Ciara Kane
By Natalie Thorpe on 11, Aug 2022

We caught up with Ciara Kane, one of our fantastic Implementation Specialists based in our Belfast office, to hear what attracted her to a career in Food Tech, her proudest moment at Foods...

Procurement challenges 2022: When will normality be restored in the food industry?
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Procurement challenges 2022: When will normality be restored in the food industry?
By Natalie Thorpe on 8, Aug 2022

The food industry is a vital part of the global economy. In fact, it accounts for 8% of GDP worldwide. From production right through to retail, the industry has been facing several...

Food Supply Chains: Conducting Vendor Due Diligence Beyond Tier 1
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Food Supply Chains: Conducting Vendor Due Diligence Beyond Tier 1
By Natalie Thorpe on 2, Aug 2022

Many food businesses will conduct thorough checks on their primary suppliers, and occasionally perform an audit of secondary or tertiary suppliers. However, these audits are often not...

How to drive up sustainability performance across your supply chain
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How to drive up sustainability performance across your supply chain
By Natalie Thorpe on 26, Jul 2022

The UN Global Compact revealed that supply chain practices are cited as the biggest challenge amongst its participants when it comes to improving sustainability performance. This can be...

5 ways you can tackle compliance risk in your supply chain
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5 ways you can tackle compliance risk in your supply chain
By Natalie Thorpe on 15, Jul 2022

In today’s modern market, consumer demand – As well as laws and regulations – Are constantly evolving, which impacts the scale and scope of the food safety and quality risks that...

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