May 18, 2011
Everywhere you look whether in the blogs, or social networking groups or for that matter even the more traditional media streams, the term supply chain risk pops up with increasing frequency. Of course catastrophic events such as the recent earthquake in Japan have a way of igniting widespread interest if only for the time that […]
December 3, 2010
The true value of a presentation or seminar is found in its timeless value to the audience it is intended to serve. A similar principle can of course be tied to almost any form of communication including blog posts, as demonstrated by the enduring popularity of articles that I have written over the years on […]
October 12, 2010
In an earlier dispatch from the IBX Capgemini conference in Stockholm this past week I talked about the “integrity of sharing” that marked one of the best conferences with which I have had the privilege to be a part. The candor, unique insights and meaningful expertise created a truly collaborative environment in which participants and […]
October 7, 2010
I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to have arrived in Stockholm a day early, (the site for the 10th Annual IBX Capgemeni Purchasing Executive Summit), for many reasons beyond the time it afforded me to take great pictures of a truly amazing city (two of which I am pleased to share with you below). […]
December 22, 2008
“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” Mario Andretti, one of the most successful drivers in the history of auto racing It is indeed rare that I […]
October 2, 2008
In a world of increasingly “same old, same old” and “been there, done that” experiences the eWorld franchise is a breath of fresh air . . . and not just because I was one of the speakers at this year’s conference in London. While the mega-shows of years past, in which the venue landscape was […]
Top PI Blog Posts Countdown No. 1: Managing Supply Chain Risk (The Nokia and Ericsson Case Study)
November 5, 2012
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Editor’s Note: I have now hit 1,000 Procurement Insights blog posts. Over the past week, and leading up to this milestone, I have been sharing with you the top 5 posts in terms of overall reads. Today’s submission, which ranked number 1 with 14,649 reads, was written on May 18th, 2011. It is amazing to […]