Sourcing

Global Sourcing: Myth Versus Reality

Posted: 05/20/2020 - 23:01
Author: Tim Baker
Global Sourcing

Global sourcing offers numerous benefits. Unfortunately, due to misinformation, many companies overlook global sourcing as a solution and miss out on potential productivity benefits. In this article and the complimentary infographic, we will explore and debunk some of the most persistent myths about global sourcing.

Scrap Early New Product Excel BOMs to Accelerate Sourcing

Posted: 01/15/2020 - 00:00
Author: William Crane
Scrap Early New Product Excel BOMs to Accelerate Sourcing

Let’s face it — many of our company’s functions still operate largely in silos as we batch our work together to then throw it over the wall to the next team in the value chain. Much lip service has been dedicated to catchy buzzwords like “agile” and “collaborative new product development.” Unfortunately, these newer ways of working together remain largely untapped.

The Candidate Experience Kaleidoscope: How an MSP Can Help Improve Talent Sourcing & Engagement

Posted: 10/24/2019 - 04:38
Author: Sameer Srivastava
The Candidate Experience Kaleidoscope: How an MSP Can Help Improve Talent Sourcing & Engagement
Today’s talent landscape is becoming more driven by contingent workers; in some organizations, the number of contingent workers already outpaces full-time employees. It’s no surprise then that the pressure on talent suppliers to deliver is high. If staffing suppliers cannot facilitate successful placements at scale, then the revolving door of talent will continue to swing causing companies to waste time, money and resource on endless staffing.

Rising Star Interview: Morgan Gandee

Posted: 09/21/2019 - 06:08
Author: Morgan Gandee

How did you get into this field – was it purposeful or by accident?

At Goodyear, my first engineering manager was promoted into the Global Purchasing organization. Within a short period of time he gave me the opportunity to join his team as a buyer where I became hooked on procurement, negotiations and sourcing and I have never left the profession.  
 

In what ways do you hope to influence or transform the industry?

Rising Star Interview: Eric Brumfield

Posted: 09/20/2019 - 00:46
Author: Eric Brumfield

How did you get into this field – was it purposeful or by accident?

I fell into this field by chance. I studied Industrial Engineering at Georgia Tech, and a couple of years into my degree, I found my interest in management consulting. I interviewed at different consultancies with a variety of specialties, looking for one that seemed like the right fit. After my interview at ProcureAbility, I knew I found the right organization, and they specialized in the procurement space. 
 

Key Considerations in Developing Your Global Real Estate & Facilities Strategy

Posted: 09/17/2019 - 02:19
Author: Ingrid M. Fenn
Key Considerations in Developing Your Global Real Estate & Facilities Strategy
Corporate real estate executives faced with developing a global strategy for real estate and facilities services may find the task daunting. There can be substantial differences between a global strategy and a local or regional strategy. Even seasoned professionals find themselves challenged by the scale and complexities of time and distance.

Rising Star Winner: Sarah Scudder

Posted: 09/12/2019 - 02:01
Author: Sarah Scudder

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 set up an internship program.  
 

Innovations in Sourcing: Hilton Supply Management

Posted: 09/01/2019 - 00:16
Author: Future of Sourcing Awards
Innovations in Sourcing: Hilton Supply Management

Can you outline why your team embarked on this project and the problem that needed to be solved?

Supply chain management can be a game changer for a business’s bottom line. Companies are demanding more out of their supply chain, and procurement divisions need to keep up. At a minimum, smart procurement solutions can dramatically cut costs, but they can also drive innovation. Hilton Supply Management is a living example of that. 
 

Innovations in Sustainability: EcoVadis & Avery Dennison

Posted: 08/26/2019 - 06:18
Author: Future of Sourcing Awards
Innovations in Sustainability: EcoVadis & Avery Dennison

Can you outline why your team embarked on this project and the problem that needed to be solved?

Avery Dennison recognizes that its environmental and social impacts extend beyond its own walls. Led by Mitch Butier, President and CEO, Avery Dennison sets high standards and goals for responsible purchasing practices as part of its overall sustainability vision. Its business philosophy originally started with “first, do no harm,” but then quickly evolved to “become a force for good.”
 

Innovations in Talent Management: FedEx

Posted: 08/21/2019 - 06:41
Author: Future of Sourcing Awards
Innovations in Talent Management: FedEx

Can you outline why your team embarked on this project and the problem that needed to be solved?

The Sourcing Playbook is a set of flexible, standardized templates with accompanying training for certain critical deliverables within FedEx Services Sourcing & Procurement’s Sourcing Methodology (sourcing process).
 

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