AOP BlogFuture of ProcurementInspiration What’s Next?When I say what’s next it means that I’m ready to move onto other things. So, What’s Next? J.Bartlett –…Gordon DonovanAugust 22, 2017
AOP BlogTrade Agreements Preparing for Multi-lateral Supplier Management (Multi-lateral Trade Agreements Part 2 of 2)In the first part of this series, I wrote about the ways that global trade – especially multi-lateral trade agreements…Kelly BarnerAugust 17, 2017
AOP BlogTrade Agreements Where Macroeconomics Collides with Microeconomics (Multi-lateral Trade Agreements Part 1 of 2)Each contract entered into by a buyer and supplier is based on a set of terms and conditions such as…Kelly BarnerAugust 16, 2017
AOP BlogDelivery ModelsPalambridgeTalent Management Radical Changes in Talent Sourcing“To realize true value for money you have to focus on the work outputs required and how to best achieve…Philip IdesonAugust 8, 2017
AOP BlogOpinionProcurement Outsourcing Against the Odds: Four Keys to Procurement Outsourcing SuccessI was passing the time waiting for the burgers to grill on July 4th when I came across this depressing…Philip IdesonJuly 6, 2017
AOP BlogChangeHow ToTransformation Journey Procurement Transformation: A CPO’s “To-Do” List for the First 100 DaysYou’re hired! After the jubilation of accepting a job wears off and you’re successfully on-boarded to your new company, you…Greg TennysonJuly 5, 2017
AOP BlogConferencesContract ManagementSourcing & Contracting 7 Tips to Speed up the Procurement Contract ProcessTo take a leadership role within the contract negotiation process, procurement needs to have a solid understanding of the legal…Brian LyewJune 22, 2017
AOP BlogInnovationSupplier Management Talking with Woz Part 1: Innovation begins with ExperimentationI recently had an amazing opportunity to interview Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak at the Coupa Inspire conference in San Francisco.…Philip IdesonJune 19, 2017
AOP BlogMindsetTalent Management The Struggle is Real, but the Solutions are Many: Building Effective Procurement TeamsThe conversation around talent shortages in the procurement space has been going on for five or ten years now. I’ve…Greg TennysonJune 13, 2017
AOP BlogInnovationMindsetSupplier Management Evolving from Procurement Managers to Innovation EnablersIn 2004, Google released their Founder’s IPO letter, launching the ‘20% Rule’ as a means to drive Google’s innovative engine…adminMay 31, 2017
AOP BlogCase StudyInnovationMindsetSupplier Management The Need for Speed – A Case Study from the Drug Manufacturing WorldHow can procurement help project teams manage and invest their budgets wisely while fostering innovation and delivering breakthrough savings? Editors…adminApril 17, 2017
AOP BlogInside AOPPalambridge Spend Matters UK/Europe Covers the Palambridge LaunchOn March 30th, Peter Smith of Spend Matters UK/Europe ran the first of two pieces on Palambridge. His comments were…Kelly BarnerMarch 30, 2017