Art of Procurement

Entrepreneurs have a unique way of looking at the world. They identify gaps that need to be solved, and develop solutions so strong they create a brand new competitive advantage. This is even more tru...

10 Jan 20221h 3min

This time of year provides a natural opportunity to pause and reflect; standing on the boundary line between old and new, past and future. After skipping the tradition of writing a pair of annual lett...

3 Jan 202219min

We often refer to "the business" when we are trying to ensure that we take a larger perspective on procurement's work. But at the end of the day, "the business" is made up of many individuals, each on...

29 Des 202137min

Data was a major topic in 2021, whether the focus was on quality, access, or analytics. There always seems to be too much data, not enough data, or trust issues from procurement and/or the business to...

28 Des 202129min

In 2021, we facilitated a lot of discussions about category management. Is it still fit for purpose or does this 25-year old business process need to evolve faster to keep up with the ways procurement...

27 Des 202140min

Supplier experience management is a new area of focus for most procurement teams, even though we often serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers. We just haven't thought about it before. If ...

20 Des 202129min

Leading procurement organizations are constantly reimagining their processes and operating models, but in today's unpredictable and fast-changing world they are under more pressure than ever to delive...

15 Des 202129min

There are multiple ways for procurement to achieve savings - and some are more collaborative than others. The more planful we can be about the overall process, the more opportunities we are creating t...

13 Des 202158min