Robert A Rudzki, SCMR Contributing Blogger



SCMR Contributing Blogger, Grey Beard Advisors
Phone 508 663-1500
Email [email protected]
Web https://www.greybeardadvisors.com

Bio

Robert A. Rudzki is a former Fortune 500 Senior Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer, who is now President of Greybeard Advisors LLC, a leading provider of advisory services for procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. Bob is also the author of several leading business books including the supply management best-seller "Straight to the Bottom Line®", its highly-endorsed sequel "Next Level Supply Management Excellence," and the leadership book "Beat the Odds: Avoid Corporate Death & Build a Resilient Enterprise." You can reach him through his firm's website: www.greybeardadvisors.com

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Procurement Best Practices in the Public Sector

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 · Robert A Rudzki
If you are a procurement leader in the public sector, I encourage you to read – very carefully – the two articles noted below.

Procurement Transformation: Déjà vu All Over Again

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 · Robert A Rudzki
Doing a comprehensive assessment (and then constructing a roadmap for improvement) is exactly what most companies should do (at least once).

Cost Management vs Cost Leadership

Monday, June 19, 2017 · Robert A Rudzki
You won't become the leader in your industry by imitating your competitors

Procurement Transformation: Which Path Are You Traveling?

Thursday, April 13, 2017 · Robert A Rudzki
With all of the hype regarding the promises of the latest technology, now seems to be a good moment to dust off one of my favorite blogs from the past. If it can save just one CPO their sanity, and their job, it will be worth it.

Procurement Transformation: How Fast (if you want it to last)?

Friday, March 17, 2017 · Robert A Rudzki
Without a comprehensive roadmap, genuine procurement transformation is probably not achievable in any reasonable amount of time.

Are You and Your Supply Chain Ready for Import Tariffs?

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 · Robert A Rudzki
Trade between the U.S. and other countries will likely become more complex, in part because of growing sentiments that import tariffs will rise significantly.

Making Procurement Great Again

Friday, April 15, 2016 · Robert A Rudzki
There are three distinct categories of talent necessary for achieving optimal performance: “procurement employees” are just one of the three categories.

The Mark of a Leader – Part II

Thursday, April 7, 2016 · Robert A Rudzki
The effective leader makes the effort to understand root cause issues, designs a transformation plan to address gaps, and takes action to implement that plan no matter what the politics may be.

The Mark of a Leader – Part I

Tuesday, April 5, 2016 · Robert A Rudzki
Chief Procurement Officers face unique challenges when entering a new business culture

Supply Management Integration & Synergies

Friday, March 25, 2016 · Robert A Rudzki
MAPI's short survey is enlightening, and goes well beyond the M&A topic.

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