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Joint Operating Agreement’s provisions, in the event of default of one of the parties

Javier Zambrano Cardozo2025-08-12T18:57:40+00:00As the global energy industry faces the most serious crisis in its history, caused by an invisible virus, the pressure of the energy transition due to climate change, and a global oil price war, there are many exploration and production (E&P) companies that substantially adjust...

TOP 10 PROCUREMENT KPIs EVERY SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER SHOULD TRACK

Javier Zambrano Cardozo2025-08-12T21:03:01+00:00If supply chain management were a puzzle, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) would be the essential pieces that help you put it all together. These metrics are your compass, guiding you through the challenging labyrinth of procurement activities. But with a plethora of KPIs out there, which ones...

Sustainable Procurement: Best Practices and Benefits

Javier Zambrano Cardozo2025-08-12T21:00:37+00:00In an era where sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a guiding principle, the concept of sustainable procurement has taken center stage. Today, we embark on a journey to explore the world of sustainable procurement, shedding light on its best practices and the array...

MANAGE NEW SUPPLIERS IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS

Javier Zambrano Cardozo2025-08-12T20:57:46+00:00Managing a small number of the same suppliers is relatively easy. But when you have many suppliers, and a steady stream of new ones, things can get tricky. Following is a systematic process for onboarding new suppliers without disrupting engagements with existing partners. Step 1: Develop...

PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROCUREMENT, AND PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

Javier Zambrano Cardozo2025-08-12T20:53:09+00:00PROJECT According with the Project Management Body of Knowledge guide (PMBOK®), fourth edition, a Project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. The temporary nature of projects indicates a definite beginning and end. The end is reached when the project’s...

Bundle Service Strategy

Javier Zambrano Cardozo2025-08-12T19:44:16+00:00First of all, let’s start by explaining what does this commercial strategy mean. Bundling is a marketing tactic that involves offering two or more goods or services as a package deal (consolidation of requirements) for a discounted price, which is negotiated and mutually agreed between...

COVID-19 Pandemic and U.S. Supply Chain Strategy

Javier Zambrano Cardozo2025-08-12T19:39:50+00:00On January 21, 2021, the U.S. President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. signed the “Executive Order on a Sustainable Public Health Supply Chain” with the purpose the Federal Government to act urgently and effectively to combat the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.  This order directs immediate...

APICS Houston President Message – January 5, 2021

Javier Zambrano Cardozo2025-08-12T19:36:08+00:00Dear Members, Partners, and Friends, As I look back on 2020, I reflect on how our lives have changed… The global pandemic brought pain and loss to many of us, and for almost all, our daily lives, family time, and work also changed. But we've made...

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM METHODOLOGY – LOGISTICS PLAN (II)

Javier Zambrano Cardozo2025-08-12T19:33:03+00:00LOGISTICS PLAN OF THE EXPLORATORY WELL PROJECT   1. Concepts. Logistics Chain: the logistics chain is the life cycle of processes encompassing the physical, informational, financial and knowledge flows and is intended to satisfy the needs of the final consumer with products and services from several interconnected suppliers. ...

Answering the Question ‘What Does a Supply Chain Manager Do?

Javier Zambrano Cardozo2025-08-12T19:13:27+00:00On average, supply chain managers work more than 40 hours per week. However, many consider the longer work week well worth it for the salary. According to Glassdoor.com, supply chain managers in Houston can expect to earn anywhere from $67.6k - 119k per year. Salary.com...