June 16, 2024
GPOs as Value Drivers within Private Equity Procurement
“There is no perfect data today. In the absence of that, we have to take the knowns and extrapolate from…
March 31, 2024
The Procurement Job Market is Looking Up
“The procurement job market is back. That’s great! But, as it regains momentum, both job seekers and companies are going…
February 25, 2024
Challenging Traditional Thinking with Nemawashi
“Nemawashi is generally something we do on a yearly basis. Is it tedious? Yes. Is it easy? No. Does it…
February 18, 2024
Redefining Procurement’s Value and Shifting Mindsets
“Given all the things procurement is doing, it does seem that a lot of their work tends to go unnoticed…
February 1, 2024
Redefining Procurement’s Value and Shifting Mindsets
Procurement has undergone a significant evolution, embracing responsibilities in margin protection, supply continuity, risk management, sustainability, and innovation. Yet, despite…
January 9, 2024
Communicating Procurement’s Value Up the Chain
Procurement often feels like they are increasingly asked to ‘do more with less,’ and there seems to be no shortage…
January 7, 2024
The Good News and Bad News About Procurement Influence Today
“I think it is really important not to assume that just trying to tie everything to revenue is the right…
December 24, 2023
Helen Mackenzie’s 2023 Chart Toppers
“The reality is that most companies will have some amount of modern-day slavery within their supply chains. It's whether they're…