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Procurement decisions don’t fail inside procurement. They fail when real-world conditions hit them. That’s what we assess.
Are you chasing solutions or solving problems? (Part 2 of 3)
November 9, 2023
The Fork In The Road – When we were initially engaged, the client was looking to address the above challenges by implementing a technology solution. But ask yourself this question: how would using technology to improve performance within the procurement department address the above challenges? It wouldn’t – which is why – without understanding internal […]
Posted in: Commentary
Like A Punch In The Nose: What Are The Things That Usually Catch Procurement Professionals Off-Guard
November 7, 2023
I usually share humorous posts on the weekend, but I couldn’t resist sharing the following with you on a Tuesday. The first thing this classic Far Side brought to mind was when I was caught off guard by an unplanned happening or event – not so much now, but definitely in my early career. As […]
Posted in: Funny Thing
AI will not replace humans, humans with AI will replace humans without AI – Agree or Disagree?
November 6, 2023
Data, AI, the Fear of the Black Box, and Job Loss – Invest 8:45 of your time to find the answers to four critical AI-related questions. Also, Access and Download Joe Gibson’s Thesis, “Data at the Core: Establishing a Data-Drive Culture” 30
Posted in: Commentary
What did the MAI Basic Four ISAs and these “Unicorns” have in common? Problem Solving!
November 5, 2023
Anyone who has been reading this blog for any length of time knows the following about me: The above statements may seem contradictory, but in reality, they share a symmetry – problem-solving, which brings us to today’s post. In the November 3rd, 2023, Supply Chain Game Changer article “How Supply Chain Innovation Propels Startups to […]
Posted in: Commentary
(A Technology Story) – Eating Right, Exercise, and Getting Enough Sleep. Knowing What’s Right Is Not The Same As Doing What’s Right!
November 3, 2023
Would you agree or disagree with the following statements: If you answered yes to each of the above statements, do you practice each one regularly? “According to the National Institutes of Health, the average adult sleeps less than seven hours per night. In today’s fast-paced society, six or seven hours of sleep may sound pretty […]
Posted in: Commentary
Uncut & Unedited: SourceDay Co-Founder Steps From Behind The Company Logo
November 2, 2023
There are many different charts that assess service providers. The ones I used for this Titans 2023/24 series are as follows: These are helpful programs in that you see the names and the positions of each player. However, I think it is equally important to “know the players themselves.” Why is it important to “know” […]
Posted in: Commentary, Titans 2023/24
What Are the Biggest Supply Chain Risks Lurking This Halloween?
October 31, 2023
When it comes to supply chain risk, Halloween isn’t just on the 31st of October. That said, the 31st does seem to be an appropriate date to ask yourself what supply chain risks are hiding that you don’t see or expect? In short, what risk would be your worst “jump scare?” 30
Posted in: supply chain risk
A Direct and Indirect Procurement Decoupling? My Response To A Great Post By Jason Busch.
October 29, 2023
Direct and indirect procurement have never looked more different. And I expect a decoupling of the two areas in 2024 . . . I see a decoupling of direct and indirect on the horizon based on the evidence at hand — at least in the near term. – Jason Busch, LinkedIn Post (October 27th, 2023) […]
Posted in: Commentary
Procurement Insights 
The Four Practitioner Personas Every Service Provider Should Know
November 10, 2023
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Video Summary: Jon Hansen and Bill DeMartino discuss the importance of being a customer-first solution provider and the different approaches to implementing change in organizations. They identify four personas, including those focused on immediate action, gradual improvements, process changes, and mid-market solutions. The conversation emphasizes solving problems rather than just building systems or selling technology. […]