Five forces turning procurement departments into sustainability hotspots

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Verisk Maplecroft's Dr James Allan argues creativity within procurement departments is being driven by external forces such as new environmental laws and technological change

Let's face it: procurement has never been a sexy job function. But now that's changing, as companies realise the competitive advantages that effective purchasing and supply chain management can provide...

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