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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.

COVID Truths or Myths: IACCM Survey results regarding supply chain disruption, what CPOs may be missing that can cost them big time, and where’s the “meat”?

April 20, 2020

According to IACCM surveys, supply chain disruption is on the rise - how do we flatten the curve? and more.

Covid Truths or Myths: Chaos and piracy in the supply chain, turning the DSO screws and bottling pay equity

April 14, 2020

PPE tarmac piracy, why Contract Management Software is good (and potentially bad), equal demands, demands equal pay and more from this past week.

Broken chains and brand corrosion: How the gig economy is undermining major brand images

April 8, 2020

During the COVID-19 crisis pop-up distributors are everywhere, but what risk do they pose to product manufacturer brands? In this article we examine the risks and responsibilities associated with the sale of products through the circular supply chain.

COVID Truths or Myths: Are CIPS & APICS Building the post-COVID SC prototype and the importance of managing your circular supply chain

April 7, 2020

Every Monday morning, I invite you to share your opinion regarding some of the more interesting and thought-provoking stories from the past week on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting procurement and global supply chains. This Week: Are CIPS & APICS Building the post-COVID SC prototype and the importance of managing your circular supply chain

Covid Truths or Myths: The longer the chain, the weaker its links?

March 30, 2020

Every Monday morning, I invite you to share your opinion regarding some of the more interesting and thought-provoking stories from the past week on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting procurement and global supply chains. This Week: Defence Production Act, protectionism, remote working, supplier decline.

Collaborative Force: How Digital Technology Can Better Facilitate Supplier Identification & Engagement (WEBINAR)

March 25, 2020

With shutdowns today and predictions of upstream suppliers no longer in business once we are past the crisis, what do companies do to maintain and rebuild their supply chains - including identifying new sources of supply?

Can you do your job as efficiently from home as you could in a “traditional” office environment?

March 17, 2020

Before the #covid19outbreak HBR reported that 30% of organizations had in place a work-from-home initiative or program. With the current efforts to flatten the curve regarding the virus infection rate in which the number of employees working from home has increased exponentially what will happen after this crisis has passed? By how much will that 30% grow?