February 28, 2022

February Procurement News Roundup

Kala Dikibo breaks down February’s hot procurement and purchasing trends.
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February Procurement News Roundup
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Show Notes

Join Procurement Coach, Kala Dikibo, as he breaks down this week’s hot trends

  • The rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and how it will impact and disrupt global supply chains. 

  • The introduction of the Slave-Free Business Certification Act of 2022 and how it affects thousands of US firms with a turnover of +$500 million and their supply chains.  

  • A look into the sectors that have broken records during the pandemic and their challenges to keep abreast of elevated demand.

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