By Patrick Burnson ·
January 25, 2018
While supply chain managers have been slow to integrate digitization in the procurement function, the trend may finally be gaining traction, says a new report.
By Kevin Doran ·
December 28, 2017
To move your procurement organization to the next level, it pays to learn from the Masters.
By Mark Dohnalek ·
December 26, 2017
From rapid prototyping to various other components, the groundbreaking technology has changed the way manufacturers conceive and map-out ideas to product development engineering to supply chain movement.
By Christon Valdivieso CSCP, SSBBP ·
December 20, 2017
Saying no to an internal customer is often avoided in an attempt to choose your battles or play office politics. In reality, saying "No" is more advantageous when used as the beginning of a bigger discussion that allows businesses to engage on a deeper level and create innovative solutions. Saying “No” as a means to begin a conversation, rather than end it, helps companies grow in several key ways
By Chris Crane ·
December 14, 2017
Digital transformation: It’s the initiative on everyone’s lips, but what’s less clear is how to go about it effectively. The challenge is compounded when you’re working with processes that become almost intrinsic to your business operations through the years.
By Patrick Burnson ·
December 6, 2017
Digital procurement does provide tools and data insights that make it easier for companies to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and achieve greater visibility into spend across all layers of the supply chain.
By Kalpesh Swali ·
November 28, 2017
As organizations continue to invest in intelligent digital processes, Procurement stands at the center of a paradigm shift.
By Patrick Burnson ·
November 7, 2017
“The Future of Digital Procurement,” a new report released by Accenture, maintains that many supply chain managers are seeking to modernize this function, but may not have the tools to get started.
By Bob Trebilcock ·
October 24, 2017
Low interest rates and an unprecedented credit boom may have put your supply chain at risk
By Patrick Burnson ·
October 20, 2017
A new online business community designed for procurement specialists has recently released its first global survey. According to London-based Procurious.com, the survey reveals that workforce is being transformed by the rise of the gig economy and the restructuring of industries.
By Vipon Kumar ·
September 16, 2017
The retail market for organic products continues to defy gravity. All indications point to double-digit growth driven by consumer trends around health and wellness, clean label, natural, non-GMO, local and fresh eating. In the United States and Europe, the demand for organic already outpaces the land available to grow organic crops.
By Robert A Rudzki ·
September 12, 2017
If you are a procurement leader in the public sector, I encourage you to read – very carefully – the two articles noted below.
By Patrick Burnson ·
September 6, 2017
The Hackett Group, Inc. has launched Quantum Leap, a digital benchmarking and performance improvement platform designed to speed up the benchmarking process, and enable supply chain managers to better assess performance gaps.
By Patrick Burnson ·
September 6, 2017
The Hackett Group, Inc. has launched Quantum Leap, a digital benchmarking and performance improvement platform designed to speed up the benchmarking process, and enable logistics managers to better assess performance gaps.
By Rosemary Coates ·
September 5, 2017
Before a manufacturer labels a product “Made in USA,” it is important to be sure the product meets federal and state regulations for labeling. Unfortunately, the regulations can be vague, complicated and subject to interpretation.