Sourcing

TractManager Welcomes UISS to Growing List of Clients

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

TractManager and the United Iroquois Shared Services (UISS) purchasing group have entered into an agreement whereby TractManager will provide negotiation guidance on capital equipment and IT purchases, service and warranty agreements, and purchased services.

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  • TractManager and the United Iroquois Shared Services (UISS) purchasing group have entered into an agreement whereby TractManager will provide negotiation guidance on capital equipment and IT purchases, service and warranty agreements, and purchased services.
  • TractManagers professional negotiation services will be available in June 2019 to members of the UISS Group Purchasing Program, said Gary J. Fitzgerald, President and CEO of UISS.
  • The agreement with TractManager will give UISS members access to:
    Sourcing Optimization Service a pay-for-performance service that reduces capital equipment acquisition costs, streamlines workflow, and supports data-driven purchases.
  • Clients can obtain financial analysis/ROI, competitive sourcing, quote/contract negotiations, standardization support, owner representation, and other services.

Volt Consulting Group Awarded Best Recruitment Process Outsourcing Business by Global Recruiter

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Monday, June 24, 2019

Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (Volt or the Company) (NYSE-AMERICAN: VISI) today announced that the Companys Volt Consulting Group (VCG), has been awarded Best Recruitment Process Outsourcing Business of 2019 at The Global Recruiters UK Industry Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (Volt or the Company) (NYSE-AMERICAN: VISI) today announced that the Companys Volt Consulting Group (VCG), has been awarded Best Recruitment Process Outsourcing Business of 2019 at The Global Recruiters UK Industry Awards.
  • This year marks Global Recruiters 10th Annual UK Industry Awards ceremony, which celebrates the success, growth, innovation and achievement of the recruitment industry in the UK region.
  • Lori Schultz, Volts Chief Operating Officer, commented, We are extremely proud to be recognized by Global Recruiter for VCGs achievement in recruitment process outsourcing in the UK region.
  • Volt Information Sciences, Inc. is a global provider of staffing services (traditional time and materials-based as well as project-based).

Get Next-generation Trade Data with just-style Apparel Sourcing Tool

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

LONDON, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Apparel sourcing professionals can now get their hands on next-generation apparel trade data in order to track the value, volume and price of garments thanks to re:source, the apparel sourcing tool from just-style.com.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Apparel sourcing professionals can now get their hands on next-generation apparel trade data in order to track the value, volume and price of garments thanks to re:source, the apparel sourcing tool from just-style.com.
  • Choose your exporting and importing countries, product categories, data type and time period to see trend charts and data tables.
  • "re:source, unlike other data sources, is now able to offer apparel professionals the chance to learn how the world sources by exploring features like tariff finder, trade data and country profiles - all they need to create a strategic sourcing plan effortlessly."
  • For more information about re:source, and to arrange a demonstration, visit: just-style.com/resource/apparel-sourcing-software
    re:source is an apparel sourcing planning suite that helps sourcing professionals decide where to source products from.

Get Next-generation Trade Data with just-style Apparel Sourcing Tool

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 20, 2019

LONDON, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Apparel sourcing professionals can now get their hands on next-generation apparel trade data in order to track the value, volume and price of garments thanks to re:source, the apparel sourcing tool from just-style.com.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Apparel sourcing professionals can now get their hands on next-generation apparel trade data in order to track the value, volume and price of garments thanks to re:source, the apparel sourcing tool from just-style.com.
  • Choose your exporting and importing countries, product categories, data type and time period to see trend charts and data tables.
  • "re:source, unlike other data sources, is now able to offer apparel professionals the chance to learn how the world sources by exploring features like tariff finder, trade data and country profiles - all they need to create a strategic sourcing plan effortlessly."
  • For more information about re:source, and to arrange a demonstration, visit: just-style.com/resource/apparel-sourcing-software
    re:source is an apparel sourcing planning suite that helps sourcing professionals decide where to source products from.

FindATruckerJob.com and Parent Company Fusion Recruiting Labs Release Report on Trucking Industry Recruiting

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

RED BANK, N.J., June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fusion Recruiting Labs (FusionRL) and its trucking recruitment platform FindATruckerJob.com (FATj.com), today released the results of a survey of decision-makers in recruitment, HR and safety departments in the trucking industry.

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  • RED BANK, N.J., June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fusion Recruiting Labs (FusionRL) and its trucking recruitment platform FindATruckerJob.com (FATj.com), today released the results of a survey of decision-makers in recruitment, HR and safety departments in the trucking industry.
  • FATj.com is a leading recruitment platform in the trucking industry, linking recruiters with qualified drivers.
  • "Our biggest takeaway from this survey is that hiring in the trucking industry hasn't become any easier.
  • Check out the full report here: https://tinyurl.com/fatjrecruit
    Fusion Recruiting Labs, Inc. is an innovator in the talent sourcing and recruitment space.

Outsourcing Demand Falls, Global In-house Center Setups Grow in Q1 2019 According to Everest Group Report on Top Trends in Global Sourcing

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Conversely, Q1 saw Global In-house Center (GIC) activity increase vis--vis Q4 2018, with the number of new GIC setups and expansions increasing in onshore as well as offshore and nearshore locations.

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  • Conversely, Q1 saw Global In-house Center (GIC) activity increase vis--vis Q4 2018, with the number of new GIC setups and expansions increasing in onshore as well as offshore and nearshore locations.
  • Business ER&D spending stood at over US$739 billion in 2018, with global engineering sourcing constituting 10.9%, or approximately US$80.5 billion.
  • Everest Group is a consulting and research firm focused on strategic IT, business services, engineering services, and sourcing.
  • What sets Everest Group apart is the integration of deep sourcing knowledge, problem-solving skills and original research.

LogicSource Drives Telecom Savings of 47% for National Retailer

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

NORWALK, Conn., June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- LogicSource , the innovative sourcing and procurement leader, recently delivered 47% in annual Telecom savings for a national specialty retailer as part of a comprehensive indirect procurement solution to drive operational efficiencies and profit improvement across their business.

Key Points: 
  • NORWALK, Conn., June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- LogicSource , the innovative sourcing and procurement leader, recently delivered 47% in annual Telecom savings for a national specialty retailer as part of a comprehensive indirect procurement solution to drive operational efficiencies and profit improvement across their business.
  • Telecom programs have been evolving with recent trends stressing modern technologies, enhanced bandwidth needs, and overall cost reductions.
  • These included multiple telecom systems, outdated technologies, and the use of dozens of suppliers to provide voice, internet and bill consolidation services.
  • "Our partners benefit from LogicSource's ability to attain best-in-market pricing without sacrificing quality," stated Kevin Tichy, Strategic Sourcing Manager and Telecom category expert within the LogicSource Center of Excellence.

SEP Launches New Division for Flexible Human Capital Workforce Solutions

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Employment Partners (SEP), a long-time leader in providing Information Technology Recruiting solutions across the nation, announced on June 1, 2019 that it had officially opened "SEP Professional Services Division" to meet the demands of clients in need of Flexible Human Capital Workforce solutions.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Employment Partners (SEP), a long-time leader in providing Information Technology Recruiting solutions across the nation, announced on June 1, 2019 that it had officially opened "SEP Professional Services Division" to meet the demands of clients in need of Flexible Human Capital Workforce solutions.
  • All told, we were perhaps a bit overdue in launching a division of SEP that's wholly dedicated to sourcing and placing contract resources."
  • Verticals that SEP services include Information Technology, Product Management, Customer Success, Accounting, Finance, Sales, and Marketing, to name a few.
  • In June 2019, SEP launched SEP Professional Services, a division that's exclusively dedicated to providing Flexible Human Capital Workforce solutions (i.e., contract placement).

Job.com and JazzHR Partner to Accelerate Time to Hire with Candidate-Matching Technology

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Monday, June 17, 2019

The collaboration combines JazzHR's robust hiring solution with Job.com's sophisticated AI-powered technology, giving JazzHR users access to Job.com's platform.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration combines JazzHR's robust hiring solution with Job.com's sophisticated AI-powered technology, giving JazzHR users access to Job.com's platform.
  • Job.com's innovative technology presents employers with the most relevant candidate applications, while keeping active job seekers alert to new top opportunities.
  • In an increasingly tight labor market, JazzHR customers may leverage these tools to competitively fill unique or challenging positions.
  • Together, Job.com and JazzHR streamline the entire sourcing process, allowing small businesses to reach more qualified candidates, faster.

PRO Unlimited Nominated for SIG's Future of Sourcing Awards

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PRO Unlimited, a global innovator of contingent workforce management software and services, announced today it has been nominated as a finalist for the Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) Future of Sourcing Awards in two categories: "Innovations in Sourcing" and "Innovations in Third-Party Management."

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PRO Unlimited, a global innovator of contingent workforce management software and services, announced today it has been nominated as a finalist for the Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) Future of Sourcing Awards in two categories: "Innovations in Sourcing" and "Innovations in Third-Party Management."
  • These awards recognize companies and individuals that show leadership and transformation in areas that are critical to the sourcing industry.
  • In the category of "Innovations in Sourcing," PRO's Wand Vendor Management System (VMS) was nominated for its powerful self-sourcing capabilities.
  • We constantly strive to deliver cutting-edge contingent workforce management solutions and services to help propel our clients' businesses," said Andrew Popler, Executive Vice President, PRO Unlimited.