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Supplier Management Made Simple, with Daryl Hammett

Posted: 03/28/2019 - 07:33

Author: Daryl Hammett

In this episode of the Sourcing Industry Landscape, Dawn Tiura interviews Daryl Hammett. Daryl Hammett is a partner and Chief Operations Officer of ConnXus, an Ohio-based tech start-up that

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.

Your Definition of Spend Under Management is Wrong

Posted: 03/23/2019 - 04:51

Author: Benjamin Duffy

Before getting into the topic, write down two things: 1) Your high-level definition of the term ‘spend under management,’ and using that definition 2) What percentage of your company/organization’s spend would you estimate is under management? Once you answer those, read on…

Automation is Unlocking the Best of What Makes us Human

Posted: 03/23/2019 - 03:11

Author: David Biden

Automation and robotics are becoming increasingly integral parts of the business process, but implementation remains a thorny issue for many.

Women in Global Sourcing: Mary Zampino

Posted: 03/20/2019 - 03:41

Author: Mary Zampino

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

Making the World a Better Place…with Procurement?

Posted: 03/15/2019 - 02:18

Author: Corry Flatt

The World Economic Forum (WEF) reports that $2 trillion U.S. dollars are wasted every year on corrupt purchasing decisions. Some of those decisions may intentionally be corrupt; however, many of them are likely to be unintentional and rather, a result of an error-laden, misguided procurement process.

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?

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