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IMPA launches its most ambitious sustainability programme ever
In its mission to make the sustainable development goals a reality, IMPA has formed a new Council for Supply Chain Sustainability under the SAVE initiative banner with a big agenda and with the support of a number of industry frontrunners.
MSG: Up-to-Date
The IMPA Marine Stores Guide is undergoing a transformational process that is as significant as the launch of the standard itself. The IMPA team explains
Responsible Supply Chain Management 101
In this article, IMPA Head of Projects Jasmine Schestak is giving you the lowdown on responsible supply chain management
The Value Proposition
Automation-first doesn’t work, but value-first does, explains Dr Marcell Vollmer
Mission Possible
Francois Marine and Offshore’s Mikael Karlsson discusses how sustainability is the platform from which its client partnerships are built
IMPA wins Green Apple Award 2019
In the campaign to find the greenest organisations, IMPA was chosen from a pool of over 500 environmental frontrunners as a leader in developing environmental best practice.
New on the BLOC
Developments in blockchain technology could revolutionise the way we buy fuels, says BLOC’s Deanna MAcDonald at IMPA London 2019
Part of the System
Technology is an enabler, says Efficio’s Peter Wetherill during IMPA London 2019 Conference, but it should not be the sole of focus of procurement’s efforts
Raise the Stakes
Having the bravery to make big decisions will define procurement’s success in a digital world, says speaker Richard Clayton at IMPA London
Going Deep
Deep tech has been a long time coming, and it will be a golden era for the resurgence of small businesses, especially those in the supply chain, says Michael Gravier
The Heart of the Matter
Ports are at the heart of the shipping industry, and will be the centre of its digital ecosystems says Wärtsilä’s Matteo Natali
Worth the Hype?
Is blockchain a passing tech trend or the future? What do procurement professionals in maritime need to understand? Katja Grothe-Eberhardt answers our questions ahead of IMPA London 2019
Stem the flow
Value is the name of the game in procurement right now, especially when it comes to digitisation. Here we take a look at some of the tools that can help to prevent value leakage in your supply chain
On the Move
The maritime industry is slowly advancing towards an autonomous ecosystem, says Saurish Nandi
From The Ground Up
Talking data and analytics is one thing, but implementing a successful programme is another, and we talk to procurement analyst Ivo Arts about his experience doing just that
Steady progress
Procurement consultant Lance Younger explains why procurement services could be on the rise, how consultancy work is changing, and how he recommends clients adapt to digital
Create Collaborative Resilience
Dr Sandra Bell explains how to make resilience a defining factor of digital supply chains
Managing Procurement Change In The Digital Age
Leading CPO and Procurement Consultant Bina Panchal gives IMPA the lowdown on procurement change in the digital era
Saving Grace
Fuel efficiency has never been more important and IMPA spoke to GreenSteam Co-founder and CEO/CTO Daniel Jacobsen about how his organisation is using AI to help the industry meet demands
Better Buying: It’s Time to Shake Up Marine Purchasing
The marine procurement business is long overdue for better data, lower prices and improved delivery, writes Freddy Ingemann, founder of Moscord
Talking Procurement
We should be making time for disruptive technologies, urges IMPA COO & Secretary General Stephen Alexander
The Human Element
Roger Harris of ISWAN discusses the importance of crew welfare and how his organisation is working to improve the lives of seafarers
Two sides of the same coin
Peter Hackshaw, erstwhile maritime CPO, talks shipping, financial procurement and why he’s on a crusade to combat fraud in the profession
Maritime Procurement Manager 4.0
IMPA COO Stephen Alexander delves into the mind of marine procurement leader Allan Muir, Director of Digital Supply Chain at Teekay Shipping
IMPA ACT 101
The IMPA ACT team explores the what, why and how of IMPA ACT, the shipping industry’s preferred responsible supply chain management system
Trends in Procurement 2019
As we approach the new year, the team examines the trends that will influence the way you work in 2019
Issues affecting shipping in 2019
Dr Anna-Mari Antoniou casts an eye over the next 12 months to see how the shipping market will develop in 2019
Welcome to the E-Naissance
Digital Megatrends will propel procurement and shipping into a bright new future, Kate Adamson tells delegates at IMPA London 2018 Conference
How to align suppliers to company standards
One of the oldest and most experienced, DS Norden A/S, tells the team how IMPA ACT assists with aligning suppliers to the company’s own social standards
A smoother road to sustainable practice
Danish shipowner J. Lauritzen tells IMPA how collaborating with a base of over 350 suppliers became less of a challenge with IMPA ACT
How to strengthen partnerships
Alfa Laval shares how IMPA ACT has helped the company strengthen the relationship with one of its main customers and correct blips on the CSR radar
IMPA joins the UN Global Compact
Five years from developing the IMPA ACT state-of-the-art management system for Responsible Supply Chain Management, IMPA makes its support for the UN Global Compact’s principles official
Procurement Talk
An Enduring Advantage Professor Martin Christopher makes the case for value-based procurement
Future Trends in 2018
In her final column for 2017, Dr Anna Marie Antoniou examines the trends likely to influence the shipping industry in 2018
