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Procurement In 5-Minutes: When it comes to procurement, what does innovation really mean?
July 24, 2020
Ask a procurement pro about innovation and many will talk about emerging technology. But is that really the kind of innovation that we need today?
Posted in: Podcasts
18-Minutes: The Supply Chain Workforce Marketplace – Tapping Into Canada’s Procurement Talent Pool
July 8, 2020
If you are looking for a new position, you've come to the right place. Supply Chain Canada's Pat Campbell joins me to talk about the new Supply Chain Workforce Marketplace.
Posted in: 18-Minutes
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.
Posted in: 18-Minutes, Commentary
18-Minutes With Jon Hansen
May 28, 2020
In 18-minutes I will tap into the experiences and relationships spanning six decades to bring you a laidback and entertaining chat-style show featuring the best and the brightest from our industry.
Posted in: 18-Minutes
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.
Posted in: Commentary
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?
Posted in: Commentary, COVID-19
Despite the obvious challenges, social distancing measures would fall apart if not for supply chains
April 23, 2020
As "stretched" as our supply chains have been due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are still performing rather well in some important areas. Check out my latest article in Procurement Foundry to see where they are having a positive impact.
Posted in: Commentary, Procurement Foundry
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.
Posted in: Commentary
Trending Disruption 10-Second Poll
April 20, 2020
IACCM survey results - are they surprising? Take our 10-second poll and let us know what you think
Posted in: PI Poll
Procurement Insights 
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…