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  • Supply Chain Issues: Port Congestion

    Supply Chain Issues: Port Congestion

    Port congestion poses a significant challenge for shipping and delivery services worldwide. Ports are vital hubs for moving goods, and handling tasks like customs clearance and transportation. When congestion occurs […]

  • Cost & Value Engineering

    Cost & Value Engineering

    In today’s competitive environment, maximising the efficiency and effectiveness of resources is crucial. Value Engineering and Cost Engineering offer robust strategies to achieve this goal. As systematic methodologies, they focus […]

  • Kraljic Matrix Explained

    Kraljic Matrix Explained

    The Kraljic Matrix, developed by Peter Kraljic in the 1980s, is a powerful tool used in procurement and supply chain management to categorise and prioritise purchases and suppliers based on […]

  • Metal Casting – Definition, Process & Types

    Metal Casting – Definition, Process & Types

    Metal casting is a manufacturing process that involves melting metals and pouring them into moulds to form specific shapes. It is primarily used in the manufacturing industry to produce various […]

  • Top Supply Chain Challenges in 2024

    Top Supply Chain Challenges in 2024

    As the global economy evolves, procurement and supply chain management faces unique challenges. 2024 is no exception, with various factors, such as geopolitical tensions, labour and raw material shortages, environmental […]

  • Supplier Tiers Explained

    Supplier Tiers Explained

    Supply chains have evolved into complex networks of interconnected suppliers who collectively provide the materials, services and essential components needed to create a finished product. Managing these relationships effectively is […]

  • Understanding Procurement – What Is It, Types & Process

    Understanding Procurement – What Is It, Types & Process

    Have you ever wondered how that complex bridge gets built or that sleek new gadget gets manufactured? It all starts with procurement. The success of any engineering project relies on […]

  • Procurement and Supply Chain Risks in EPC Projects

    Procurement and Supply Chain Risks in EPC Projects

    Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects are becoming one of the most common methods to implement, large, complex projects. Undertaking EPC projects involves a meticulous approach towards planning, sourcing, and […]

  • Precipitation Hardening – How It Works, Benefits & More

    Precipitation Hardening – How It Works, Benefits & More

    Precipitation hardening, also known as particle hardening or age hardening, is a heat treatment method used to increase the yield strength of many different metals, including most structural alloys. The […]

  • Procurement Transformation: A Holistic Approach with Technology Integration

    Procurement Transformation: A Holistic Approach with Technology Integration

    In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, procurement transformation is no longer a matter of choice but a necessity. While the traditional procurement models are becoming outdated, the integration of technology […]

  • Copper Corrosion Explained

    Copper Corrosion Explained

    Copper is a widely used metal that possesses a unique combination of properties, such as being malleable, ductile, and conductive. Like any other metal, it undergoes a decomposition or oxidation […]

  • Supplier Relationship Management

    Supplier Relationship Management

    In today’s dynamic business environment, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) stands out as a crucial and significant avenue for optimising the impact that procurement and supply chain management can have on […]

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