Sourcing

Innovations in Sourcing: Microsoft & CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project)

Posted: 08/06/2019 - 04:24
Author: Future of Sourcing Awards

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

Aligning with Microsoft’s overall mission to “Empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more,” and the company’s long-term commitment to carbon neutrality, (since 2012), Microsoft’s Responsible Sourcing team recognized a gap in its own, and hence Purchasers as a whole, ability to accurately measure the CO2 footprint of a global supply chain.  
 

Women in Global Sourcing: Susan Feiner

Posted: 07/30/2019 - 00:16
Author: Susan Feiner

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

It was definitely by accident. I took an entry-level job out of college in the Administrative Services department at Thomas Cook Travelers Cheques.  It was a support role to the VP of Facilities and Purchasing.  During my interview, I asked him what I would do when I was finished buying?   Somehow, I still got the job and the rest is history.
 

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.   
 

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.

Women in Global Sourcing: Canda S. Rozier

Posted: 01/17/2019 - 00:55
Author: Canda S. Rozier
Tell us about your career path. How did you get into this field? Was it purposeful or by accident? 
 
My early career was in application/systems development (aka “programming”), but the company quickly learned that I not only was technical, but could also give presentations and was comfortable in customer-facing situations. I moved into pre-sales support and then into a role as a product manager, where one of my responsibilities was negotiating contracts with application partners.   
 

Women in Global Sourcing: Linda Tuck Chapman

Posted: 01/10/2019 - 06:32
Author: Linda Tuck Chapman
Tell us about your career path. How did you get into this field? Was it purposeful or by accident? 
 
I’ve been very fortunate to have a truly satisfying and rewarding career. My work is intellectually stimulating, relies on a broad range of expertise, experience, and skills, and signed me up for lifelong learning. When I found this profession, I found my passion …. and never looked back.  
 

Savings rationalization: What would you sacrifice to maximize savings?

Posted: 01/03/2019 - 02:14
Author: Leigh Merz
As we move through the holiday season, competition of all sorts is becoming prevalent. Big department stores and smaller retail chains all have their special deals in place and offer a variety of products and solutions to meet spikes in customer demand while racking in the big dollars. They promote discounts and incentives on brand-name products while other shops offer a more generic version of the same items at less than half the price. Consumers are left with a big decision.

Wait, What? From High School Dropout to President and Founder with Taso Du Val

Posted: 12/25/2018 - 12:00
Author: Taso Du Val

In this episode of the Sourcing Industry Landscape, Dawn Tiura interviews Taso Du Val. Taso Du Val is the CEO of Toptal where he is in charge of the strategic vision and managing Toptal’s explosive growth. With an untraditional background that took him from high school dropout to CEO, Taso, who is also a musician, originally started out in the music industry as a producer.

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