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Procurement decisions don’t fail inside procurement. They fail when real-world conditions hit them. That’s what we assess.
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
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?
Procurement Insights 
Contracts: Tools of collaboration or weapons of enforcement
May 1, 2020
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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.