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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.
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.
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
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The end of Procurement
August 4, 2020
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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…