AOP BlogCategory ManagementSourcing & ContractingStartup SeriesSupplier Management AOP Introducing… TonkeanSagi Eliyahu is well-known for solving the “unsolvable” problems. In this episode of AOP Introducing, Sagi, Founder and CEO of…Philip IdesonSeptember 26, 2023
AOP BlogCategory ManagementSourcing & ContractingSupplier Management Supplier Diversity: How to Achieve Impact at ScaleSupplier diversity is not just a box to tick on a corporate social responsibility checklist; it is a dynamic strategy…Philip IdesonSeptember 19, 2023
AOP BlogBusiness AlignmentExpense ManagementSourcing & ContractingSupplier Management 5 Common Myths About GPOsAt Categorypalooza 2023, Brian Halpin, VP and General Manager at Procure Analytics, led a session on the complexities and opportunities…Philip IdesonSeptember 12, 2023
AOP BlogCategory & Skill DevelopmentSpend ManagementSupplier ManagementTalent Management Unpacking the Complexities of Services ProcurementArt of Procurement recently polled our community to identify the most complex challenge procurement must overcome when managing a services…Philip IdesonSeptember 5, 2023
AOP BlogBusiness AlignmentLeadershipSourcing & ContractingSpend Management From Blocks to Bites: A Cheese-Inspired Approach to Change ManagementBear with me for a moment… Close your eyes and imagine someone handing you a large block of your favorite…Philip IdesonAugust 22, 2023
AOP BlogBusiness AlignmentData & AnalyticsSourcing & ContractingSpend Management Surviving Economic Challenges: Procurement’s Role in Strategic Spend ManagementThere’s a savings pendulum that swings, and it tends to swing one way or another. During COVID, a lot of…Philip IdesonJuly 11, 2023
AOP BlogAOP IntroducingAOP PodcastDigitizationSourcing & ContractingStartup SeriesSupplier Management AOP Introducing… StimulusSupplier relationships are absolutely key to procurement’s ability to achieve their full potential - and a company’s ability to maximize…Helen MackenzieJuly 6, 2023
AOP BlogCategory & Skill DevelopmentDigitizationTalent Management Top 6 Most Valuable Tech Skills for ProcurementDespite the importance of digital literacy in procurement, skills development and recruiting have not kept pace with technology. Not surprisingly,…Philip IdesonJune 27, 2023
AOP BlogDigitizationProcurement TransformationRisk Mitigation Procurement Strategies for Mid-Market SuccessMid-market companies are characterized by ambitious growth trajectories and untapped potential. Procurement has a great opportunity to make an outsized…Philip IdesonJune 20, 2023
AOP BlogData & AnalyticsDigitizationRisk Mitigation Building a Resilient Supply Chain with Better DataIn 2018 Harvard Business Review predicted that in 5-10 years automation would likely replace the supply chain function. “The trend…Philip IdesonJune 13, 2023
AOP BlogRisk ManagementSourcing & ContractingSupplier Management The Power of Direct SpendNext week, Art of Procurement is hosting our first-ever event dedicated to direct spend. Direct spend is an area I'm…Philip IdesonJune 6, 2023
AOP BlogBusiness AlignmentProcurement TransformationTrends 6 Ways to Change the Perception of Procurement in Your OrganizationBuilding a strong internal brand for procurement is critical not only to how the function is perceived and received across…Philip IdesonMay 30, 2023