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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 ready to enter The CPO ARENA! (New Podcast)
- 5 CPOs - Industry Experts - 1 Service Provider Assessing digital procurement solution vendors will never be the same! COMING NOVEMBER 2020 #CPOArena
Posted in: CPO Arena
How has COVID changed Procurement forever?
October 5, 2020
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.
Posted in: Commentary, webinars
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?
Posted in: Commentary, Knowledge Notes
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
Posted in: Commentary, webinars
Procurement Velocity – Are Spreadsheets Still A Viable Tool?
August 5, 2020
Are spreadsheets still a thing in procurement?
Posted in: Commentary
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…
Posted in: Commentary
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
Procurement Insights 
October 29, 2020
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