Women in Global Sourcing: Sarah Scudder

Posted: 04/16/2019 - 21:20
Author: Sarah Scudder
Tell us about your career path. How did you get into this field? Was it purposeful or by accident?
 
I was involved in several organizations in college. My sorority put on an annual fundraising event that I chaired. I hired a local company to source and produce all the print, promotional items and apparel. They offered me a job. They wanted to infuse the company with younger people and setup an internship program. 
 

The Value of Women and Diversity in Global Procurement

Posted: 04/12/2019 - 01:10
Author: Karina Swette
If there’s a part of any company that ought to understand the value – the business value – of diversity, it’s procurement. Buyers have to build relationships with a cast of characters, both suppliers and internal clients, who have very different objectives, vision, culture and modes of communication. And that cast seems to get bigger and more diverse all the time. It’s more than any one person, or any one kind of person, can handle.
 

The Introduction of Social Media Recruiting

Posted: 04/06/2019 - 09:03
Author: Helen Castor
When social media came onto the scene, it was like manna from heaven for recruiters because it elevated the networking environment.  We could “friend” prospective candidates and contact them directly. The recruitment process became faster, and it was much easier to get a more robust picture of a potential recruit.
 
But along with the benefits came the drawbacks. 
 

4 Ways Brexit Will Impact Your Procurement and Sourcing Practices

Posted: 04/03/2019 - 04:59
Author: Jeremy Smith
Brexit. That’s a fun topic, isn’t it?! Regardless of what you may think about it, you cannot but notice the impacts it is already having on businesses across Europe. The indecision of the United Kingdom (UK) to approve a plan is holding back investment and decision making. The markets and currencies are fluctuating and will continue to do so until a decision is finally made.  
 

Women in Global Sourcing: Clare Horn

Posted: 03/29/2019 - 06:28
Author: Clare Horn
Tell us about your career path. How did you get into this field? Was it purposeful or by accident? 
 
I have been part of the Virtual Operations team as Process Excellence Lead since 2016, prior to which my career had followed an admittedly unusual path from its beginnings in applied physics, via operational excellence consulting.    
 

I3: Innovation, Intelligent Automation & Impact Sourcing

Spend an evening focusing on Innovation with an emphasis on Intelligent Automation and Impact Sourcing. Attendees will learn how digital innovation and intelligent automation, when applied to areas such as print management and supplier payments, can drive significant savings, improve efficiency and generate significant new revenue.
 
Learn about the new Impact Sourcing Initiative - Socially Responsible Intelligent Automation!
 

Make Business Better with Ethical Sourcing

Posted: 03/26/2019 - 06:34
Author: Hailey Corr
About nine years ago I packed up my apartment in Boulder, Colorado and made the move to pursue my dream of international living in Mexico. I moved without a specific job in mind, but quickly realized that waitressing wasn’t really in line with my career aspirations. Through networking I found a plethora of companies outsourcing positions to Mexico. And so, I began my journey of being an outsourced entity. Over the course of my time in the industry, I have become passionate about ethical sourcing. Mexico is a great outsource destination for bilingual, inexpensive, nearshore talent.

Three Reasons Organisations Should Look to Ukraine for Outsourcing Expertise

Posted: 03/15/2019 - 00:58
Author: Alexey Nayda
As technology advances in this digital age, with exciting developments coming thick and fast, many associate the forefront of innovation with Silicon Valley and the tech giants that dominate the global headlines. There are innovations happening around the world, but, when it comes to outsourcing, many of these hubs are overlooked. 
 

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