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ERP-based procurement: A lost cause or a new beginning?
September 23, 2020
Despite the many challenges of the past, is ERP-based procurement positioned to make a comeback?
Is AP (automation) tactical or strategic?
September 21, 2020
In this 1-minute 35-second video, I talk about my upcoming webinar by focusing on the three areas regarding AP automation that need to be addressed for CPOs to move beyond the dissatisfaction they expressed in the Deloitte October 2019 global survey. Use the following Link to register for the full 45-minute webinar: https://campaign.zycus.com/leveraging-ap-automation
Procurement Velocity – Are Spreadsheets Still A Viable Tool?
August 5, 2020
Are spreadsheets still a thing in procurement?
The end of Procurement
August 4, 2020
Originally posted on Commitment Matters:
COVID-19 is prompting numerous changes in society, the economy and commercial relationships. Many are changes that would have occurred anyway, but the pandemic is generating a new sense of urgency. Examples range from the massive debates over racism and equality, to a rethink of economic management, the discussions over working…
18-Minutes: Bringing Procurement To The World – Procurement Foundry’s Michael Cadieux
June 4, 2020
Imagine having 6 espressos followed by a Red Bull Chaser. That is the kind of high-octane discussion you will enjoy when you join me to talk with "Procurement Industry Fanatic" and the Founder of Procurement Foundry Michael Cadieux.
Contracts: Tools of collaboration or weapons of enforcement
May 1, 2020
Agree or Disagree: Contracts have to become less of a weapon of enforcement and more of a tool of collaboration for not only rebuilding our supply networks but managing them more effectively.
COVID Truths or Myths: Is the food supply chain breaking, and what does SC disruption really mean?
April 28, 2020
When we hear that 78% of supply chains have been disrupted, what does it really mean at the end-consumer level?
Procurement professional 2.0: Why our industry needs a talent reboot
April 20, 2020
I wrote this article before the current COVID-19 pandemic became a global crisis. However, the need for a talent reboot is even more important today than before - read why.
Procurement Insights 
How has COVID changed Procurement forever?
October 5, 2020
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Procurement in the post-COVID-19 world has changed dramatically - especially in global industries such as oil & gas. An expert panel that includes Dr. Mamdouh Salameh will provide both a sector and practice perspective on what this means for our profession and practice.