Business AlignmentLeadershipTrends Driving the Best Business Outcomes From IT ProvidersFor the last couple of years, procurement has been laser-focused on managing the risk associated with IT providers. And while…Philip IdesonNovember 1, 2023
Business AlignmentLeadershipTrends Signs Your Intake-to-Procure Process May Be Broken – And How to Fix ItWhether you are concerned with your physical health or the health of your procurement processes, understanding and addressing symptoms is…Philip IdesonNovember 1, 2023
AOP Blog Art of Procurement Acquires Buyers Meeting Point and MyPurchasingCenterArt of Procurement, a media company focused on the value potential of corporate procurement and supply management, has announced its…Philip IdesonOctober 31, 2023
AOP PodcastDigitizationProcurement TransformationTrends Separating AI Hype from Digital Procurement Value“It's important for providers to understand it’s not just about providing technology, but a solution that actually drives value. They…Philip IdesonOctober 29, 2023
Procurement 6 Procurement 6 – October 27th, 2023Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday…Philip IdesonOctober 26, 2023
AOS PodcastCSRRisk Management The LEGO Sustainability Saga“We can’t say we inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow if we’re ruining the planet.” - Tim Guy Brooks, Head…Kelly BarnerOctober 26, 2023
AOP PodcastBusiness AlignmentRisk ManagementSupplier Management Achieving Next Level Supplier Relationships“Developing trustworthy and reliable suppliers is critical to your business, and maintaining those relationships is beneficial to the organization as…Philip IdesonOctober 22, 2023
Procurement 6 Procurement 6 – October 20th, 2023Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday…Kelly BarnerOctober 19, 2023
AOS PodcastLeadershipRisk ManagementTrends Negotiating Lessons from Hollywood LaborWhy did the Hollywood writers’ strike take so long to resolve and why is the screen actors’ guild still on…Kelly BarnerOctober 19, 2023
AOP PodcastRisk ManagementSupplier Management Relationship Building: The Key to Effective Risk Management in Procurement“You need to know your suppliers, what they can and what they can’t do, and what they’re ready to do…Philip IdesonOctober 15, 2023
Procurement 6 Procurement 6 – October 13th, 2023Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday…Helen MackenzieOctober 12, 2023
AOS PodcastData & AnalyticsDigitization Smucker’s + Hostess = Supply Chain SynergyIn mergers and acquisitions, synergies are the benefits of combining two organizations that go beyond their new larger size. For…Kelly BarnerOctober 12, 2023
AOP PodcastCategory ManagementLeadershipSupplier Management Managing Services Procurement on a Grand Scale“If you want to be successful in what you do personally or professionally, you’ve got to manage relationships because the…Philip IdesonOctober 8, 2023
Procurement 6 Procurement 6 – October 6th, 2023Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday…Philip IdesonOctober 5, 2023
AOS PodcastData & AnalyticsTrends Books As a Proxy for Free Thought“If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be…Kelly BarnerOctober 5, 2023
AOP PodcastBusiness AlignmentSourcing & ContractingTrends Simple Steps for Growing Supplier Diversity“When you can demonstrate short-term success and communicate it – both inside and outside the company – it helps to…Philip IdesonOctober 1, 2023
Procurement 6 Procurement 6 – September 29th, 2023Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday…Kelly BarnerSeptember 28, 2023
AOS PodcastData & AnalyticsTrends The Competitive Expectations Behind the Google Antitrust TrialGoogle is currently defending themselves in court because the U.S. Department of Justice claims they have violated the Sherman Antitrust…Kelly BarnerSeptember 28, 2023