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Trending Disruption 10-Second Poll
IACCM survey results - are they surprising? Take our 10-second poll and let us know what you think
Posted in: PI Poll
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.
Posted in: Commentary, COVID-19
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.
Posted in: Commentary, COVID-19
CPO Strategy – Sourcing Solved Survey: Assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the procurement professional
April 9, 2020
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected you as a procurement professional? Please take a couple of minutes to respond to this survey. The results will be analyzed and shared in a Special Report-Knowledge Note in the next quarter.
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.
Posted in: Commentary, COVID-19
What COVID-19 has taught us about digital procurement platforms
April 8, 2020
When it comes to supply chain and technology, why are some organizations better able to adapt to the COVID-19 crisis than others?
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
Posted in: Commentary, COVID-19
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.
Posted in: Commentary
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?
Posted in: Commentary, webinars
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?
Posted in: Commentary
Procurement Insights 
April 20, 2020
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