April 18, 2024
Playing the “China Card” in U.S. Ports
When I think about global trade, I think about massive container ships, trains and trucks waiting to take containers to…
April 4, 2024
Even with +1, China is still #1
China’s role in the global supply chain is changing right before our eyes, leaving foreign buyers to feel the discomfort…
March 12, 2024
AOP Introducing… Cofactr
In this episode of AOP Introducing, Helen Mackenzie speaks with Matthew Haber, CEO and co-founder at Cofactr. Before finding procurement,…
March 3, 2024
Transparency is the Antidote for Rising IT Costs
“There is always room for negotiation around IT spend. The worst they can do is say ‘no,’ but at least…
February 22, 2024
Case Dismissed: Byron Allen v. McDonald’s
In May of 2023, two of the companies owned by Byron Allen, a black businessman and producer, sued McDonald’s for…
February 15, 2024
Killer App: The UK Post Office Scandal
In today’s digital age, jokes are often made at technology’s expense. I have multiple calls each week where someone apologizes…
February 13, 2024
Top Priorities for IT Spend in 2024
Technology spend poses a unique set of challenges for procurement. Cost increases, waste and inefficiency, a crowded marketplace, and the…
February 11, 2024
Escaping the Services Procurement Comfort Zone
“We have to incentivize the supplier to collaborate with us in a way that creates a different way of doing…
February 8, 2024
Savings v. Safety in Aircraft Manufacturing
On January 5th, Alaska Airlines flight 1282 left Portland, Oregon en route to Ontario, California. Just minutes into the flight,…
