Mark White, Author at ProcurementNation

June 28, 2024

The Importance of Supplier Sourcing in ProcurementSteps in Supplier SourcingQualification of NeedAnalysis of the Supplier MarketSupplier EvaluationContract SigningSupplier Relationship ManagementKey...

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Supply Chain 101: Key Strategies for Business Success

July 15, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management?Key Components of Supply Chain ManagementPlanningSourcingManufacturingDeliveryReturnsTypes of Supply Chain ModelsContinuous Flow ModelAgile ModelFast Chain ModelFlexible ModelEfficient...

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Shipping 101: Key Strategies for Small Business Owners

Understanding the Importance of ShippingStages of the Shipping ProcessReceiving OrdersProcessing OrdersFulfilling OrdersChoosing the Right Shipping CarriersUSPSFedExUPSImproving Your Shipping ProcessUsing Technology...

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Procurement 101: Key Concepts Every Business Should Know

What is Procurement?Basic Definition and ImportanceExamples of Procurement ActivitiesStages of the Procurement ProcessIdentifying NeedsSupplier SelectionNegotiation and ContractingDelivery and PaymentBest Practices...

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BMW China Parts Investigation: US Senate Panel Expands Probe

Background of the BMW China Parts Investigation: ProbeReason for the ProbeSenator Ron Wyden's RoleDetails of BMW’s InvolvementSpecific Allegations Against BMWBMW's...

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AMD Chip Unleashes 2.4x Memory: A Challenge to Nvidia’s AI Crown

June 3, 2024

AMD's Strategic Move to Challenge Nvidia with New AI ChipsNew AMD Chip: Overview of AMD's Announcement at ComputexIntroduction of the...

New York Offshore Wind Projects: The Role of GE Wind Turbines

June 10, 2024

Background of New York Offshore Wind ProjectsHistory and MilestonesKey Players and ProjectsGlobal Demand and Supply Chain ChallengesIncreased Global Demand for...

Three workers in medical uniforms and face masks assemble vaccine syringes in a cleanroom. Surrounded by stacks of pre-packed syringes and cardboard boxes, the brightly lit environment suggests a sterile, controlled setting. The looming China tariffs may impact the supply chain significantly. | ProcurementNation

China Tariffs: Impact on US Medical Imports and Industry Doubts