In financial services, effective third party risk management is not just a recommended practice. It is a core operational competency…
Philip IdesonApril 1, 2024
Whenever something new comes over the horizon, people have an instinctive response to it based on their perspective and past…
Philip IdesonApril 1, 2024
Like the rest of the world, procurement has been mesmerized by the renewed promise of AI. It can compete with…
Philip IdesonApril 1, 2024
After a year of experimenting with and speculating about the potential impact of generative AI, leading procurement organizations are starting…
Philip IdesonApril 1, 2024
Services spend is becoming an increasingly important strategic category for procurement to manage as more and more businesses rely on…
Philip IdesonMarch 20, 2024
Technology spend poses a unique set of challenges for procurement. Cost increases, waste and inefficiency, a crowded marketplace, and the…
Philip IdesonFebruary 13, 2024
The ongoing debate over the 'right' procurement tech stack has persisted for years, seemingly without resolution. Traditional end-to-end platforms, once…
Philip IdesonFebruary 1, 2024
Procurement teams and professionals have long known that supplier diversity and ESG initiatives can help organizations cut costs, reduce supply…
Kelly BarnerFebruary 1, 2024
Procurement has undergone a significant evolution, embracing responsibilities in margin protection, supply continuity, risk management, sustainability, and innovation. Yet, despite…
Philip IdesonFebruary 1, 2024
Supplier diversity is one of the most important corporate programs led by procurement. Whether a company is B2B or B2C,…
Philip IdesonJanuary 14, 2024
Procurement often feels like they are increasingly asked to ‘do more with less,’ and there seems to be no shortage…
Philip IdesonJanuary 9, 2024
