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MUST READ
It isn’t often in the procurement space that we publicly debate key issues, and that is the key reason behind why I selected this week’s “must read” as a must read.
The article was written by ex-CPO and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) expert David Atkinson. David’s article was in response to a piece in mid-December from Bertrand Maltaverne. The debate in question is related to the challenges of SRM:
Original Article:
The Massive Problem at the Heart of SRM | Bertrand Maltaverne
David’s Response:
The “Massive Problem” at the Heart of SRM | David Atkinson
I encourage you to read both, and then jump into the comments below David’s article. You will see a number of people from across the procurement spectrum that I really respect continue the conversation. It is debates like this that we need so that collectively we can help our organizations maximize the benefit derived from their supply market ecosystems!
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OTHER INTERESTING ARTICLES
What are the Hottest Skill Niches in Procurement & Supply Chain? | Bronwen Hann, Argentus
Procurement Metrics for 2017: Broader. Positive. Worthy. | Anthony Gluyas, Accenture
How will CPOTUS Trump Deal with the Gig Economy? | Andrew Karpie, Spend Matters
Procurement Education and Skills – Interview with Dr Jo Meehan (Part 1) | Peter Smith, Spend Matters
Procurement Choices, Consequences and Collaboration – Interview with Dr Jo Meehan (Part 2) | Peter Smith, Spend Matters
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PROCUREMENT RELATED NEWS
No More Denial for WNS as it Makes its Concerted Procurement Play | Phil Fersht & Derk Erbe, HfS Research
Coupa Acquires Spend360, Adds Best-in-Class Spend Classification Capability to its Suite | Spend Matters Analyst Team
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ON THE ART OF PROCUREMENT
Article: First Take: WNS Acquires Denali Sourcing Services to Expand Source to Pay Footprint
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OTHER STUFF
I was invited earlier this week to participate in a survey to support a piece of research that it being undertaken by Kim Whitehead, an Assistant Professor at Anderson University.
The survey is on a topic that I am passionate about – studying correlations between new product development and supplier relationships.
If this is a topic that interests you, check out the survey, here.
(note, I have no connection with this, or Kim… I am just interested in the topic and it would be great for Kim to receive as many responses as possible).
Until next time…