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Managing risk in international projects

For an international project management leader, it’s not easy finding a way through the complexities of regulation, procurement, regional monetary systems, and customs that span several countries. A project will stall in one country and then another—sometimes all at once.

Public procurement book elevates strategic decisions

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Silicon Valley clinical researchers teach annual one-week intensive

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What is a LinkedIn Recruiter Looking For?

One of the things you learn when you’re studying the latest social media strategy and best practices is how important … More

UCSC Extension steps up to train the next generation of supply chain managers

“Companies are recognizing the value of skilled supply chain managers who can affect the bottom line.” Darin Matthews, Founding Chair, … More

Talent acquisition: Key skills every HR student should study

“You have to have a talent acquisition strategy that includes how to work with the gig economy, the global economy, … More

Closing the gap on salary equity in public procurement

By DARIN MATTHEWS, FNIGP, CPPO, CPSM Instructor, Supply Chain Management The procurement and supply chain profession has come a long … More