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The Ghosts that Haunt Digital Transformation

Posted: 03/13/2019 - 03:11

Author: Mark Popolano

Organizations are increasingly focused on “digital transformation.” They want to redefine business models, create new ways of engaging with customers and drive significant gains in operational efficiency. To achieve these aims, leaders seek to leverage capabilities that include intelligent automation, data analytics, cloud deployment and Agile methodologies.

Sourcing a New Contract-Centric Approach

Posted: 03/09/2019 - 04:16

Author: Vivek Bharti

In today’s fast-paced business environment, sourcing and procurement departments are often left in a difficult position; they are required to become quicker and more proficient when it comes to sourcing the essential direct and indirect materials their companies need to do business, but saddled with a source-to-settle process filled with risks and inefficiencies.

What the Resurgence of Print-Based Marketing Means for Procurement

Posted: 03/09/2019 - 01:24

Author: Sarah Scudder

In 1897, while Mark Twain was in London on a speaking tour, someone started a rumor that he was gravely ill. Another rumor was that he had died. When a newspaper reporter asked Twain for his response to these rumors, he replied, “The report of my death was an exaggeration.”

Women in Global Sourcing: Linda Behan

Posted: 03/06/2019 - 02:45

Author: Linda Behan

Tell us about your career path. How did you get into this field? Was it purposeful or by accident?

What’s Ahead for 2019: Wrap-Up

Posted: 03/05/2019 - 02:54

Author: Richard Howells

In my previous post, I discussed the future of intelligent technologies. In this piece, I share key themes, challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in 2019 for organizations seeking to serve customers better with digital supply chain capabilities.

The Global Perspective

Stand Out in Supply Chain Staffing

Posted: 03/02/2019 - 02:40

Author: Andrew Jones

The job market has changed radically in the last four years. This is now a candidate driven market and employers consistently name skills shortages as their primary challenge in refining procurement. This lack of talent is what holds companies back from getting to the next level. It stagnates growth, market share and revenue.

Career Surfing with Kate Vitasek

Posted: 03/01/2019 - 22:21

Author: Kate Vitasek

In this episode of the Sourcing Industry Landscape, Dawn Tiura interviews Kate Vitasek. Kate is an international authority on business relationships. On the podcast, she discusses what it means to have a “career,” which is defined not by your title but an accumulation of skills to help you meet your goals.

Stop, Drop and Get Sustainable: Four Ways to Get Sustainable Procurement Started Now

Posted: 03/01/2019 - 04:02

Author: Celia Landesberg

Whether you read the news on purpose or stumble upon headlines inadvertently, it is tough to miss the stream of stories related to the impacts of climate change. For me, experiencing the California wildfires of 2018 as a new Bay Area resident was an eye-opening period. My place of residence was uninhabitable due to smoke pollution at the same time that I was speaking on a panel regarding catalysts for supplier action on climate risk. The call to action could not have been louder.

Whatever You Call It, Outsourcing to Puerto Rico Is a “Shore” Thing for U.S. Businesses

Posted: 02/27/2019 - 07:38

Author: Carlos Meléndez

Puerto Rico may suffer a severe identity crisis when it comes to naming its category of outsourcing. It’s not really offshoring from the U.S.…nearshoring may be a better term. But as a U.S. territory, is it technically onshoring? When one thinks of that term, an image of open spaces in Oklahoma or Michigan come to mind – and that’s definitely not Puerto Rico. Do you see the dilemma?

Infosecurity Europe

Infosecurity Europe is the region's number one information security event featuring Europe's largest and most comprehensive conference programme and over 400 exhibitors showcasing the most relevant information security solutions and products to 15,000+ information security professionals.

Northeastern Regional SIGnature Event

Join SIG for a one-day networking event with sourcing and procurement industry leaders and peers from the midwestern region. Speaker Linda Tuck Chapman, will give insight into driving enterprise value with third-party risk management.

Zycus Horizona

Zycus is hosting its 8th US Edition of its annual procurement conference from November 3-5, 2019 at Belmond Charleston Palace, Charleston, SC. Book your special price for Horizon 2019 by selecting one of the packages below.

Future of Sourcing Awards

The Future of Sourcing Awards celebrates organizations and individuals that show innovation, leadership and transformation in categories that are critical to the sourcing industry. The 2019 Awards will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, the capstone evening at the SIG Global Executive Summit. Attendees will enjoy dinner, networking, entertainment and an awards ceremony delivered in the most innovative ways imaginable. This event will bring together some of the brightest minds, the best insights and the most relevant topics to create a truly remarkable experience.

Eastern Regional SIGnature Event

Mark your calendar to join sourcing and procurement industry leaders and peers for networking, interactive discussions, team training and thought leadership that promotes innovation and addresses key challenges.

This meeting will convene on September 12 in New York City among attendees from the Eastern Region's top companies.

Coupa Insp!re 2019

Don't miss the business spend management event of the year. Join key note speaker Suze Orman, Rob Bernshteyn and surprise guest key note at this star-studded event.

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