Thursday, April 2, 2026 · Gordon Donovan, Vice President of Research for Procurement and External Workforce, SAP
AI in procurement is shifting value from simple process automation to strategic decision-making, forcing leaders to redesign operating models, balance cost and resilience, and close the gap between AI ambition and real-world execution.
Monday, July 28, 2025 · Aniket Kulkarni
Dynamic pricing is more than a tactical tool, it is a strategic enabler of resilience, agility, and competitive advantage. By segmenting suppliers, aligning internal functions, investing in data infrastructure, and rethinking contracts, sourcing leaders can unlock the true…
Friday, July 11, 2025 · Lesley Barton, National Clinical and Training Manager at Bunzl & AMHC
In a high-stakes healthcare environment where every supply decision can impact patient outcomes, strategic sourcing is emerging as a vital approach to reduce costs, minimize shortages, and align procurement with clinical excellence.
Monday, February 12, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin
A new survey found U.S. C-Suite executives are over three times more likely to choose India over China for their future supply chain needs.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 · Brian Straight
Nearly 75% of companies plan to reduce their share of sourcing from China, with the U.S. and Mexico appearing to be the big winners according to an AlixPartners survey.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
When a Chinese supplier goes bankrupt, they often stop production and shut down immediately, leaving companies no way to recover goods or their investments. But there are some signs to look for that may indicate a potential bankruptcy.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 · Brian Straight
The majority of supply chain procurement professionals are feeling pressure to reduce expenses as inflation drives up costs.
Thursday, November 11, 2021 · Tiffany Hickerson, Brittany Barclay and Ashley Rocha-Rinere
Procurement organizations fulfill an indispensable role. Their rigor and innovation tangibly benefit the company’s bottom line.
Monday, June 15, 2020 · SCMR Staff
This webinar will draw on lessons learned from past major events, to discuss things every purchasing professional should do ... and be careful NOT to do...in light of the coronavirus.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 · SCMR Staff
In this webinar Mark Trowbridge CPSM, C.P.M., MCIPS of Strategic Procurement Solutions LLC, will discuss five innovative ways that standardization can deliver superior category management results and impact your company's supply chain & operational effectiveness.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 · SCMR Staff
You've negotiated a contract with your supplier, signed the deal, and then what? In this webinar, procurement expert Mark Trowbridge will explore 10 places where additional value can be found in a company's highest-value provider relationships throughout the supply…
Thursday, May 1, 2014 · Stephanie Grothe
Getting the most from Sales and Operations Planning is a combination of people, processes, and technology. The Red Wing Shoe Company details the steps it took to improve S&OP processes, slash its S&OP planning efforts by 50 percent, and align manufacturing with…
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 · John Blascovich, Alejandro Ferrer, and Bill Markham
The latest Assessment of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) study from A.T. Kearney confirms procurement’s power to drive real money to the bottom line and value to the top line. Among the leaders who do this best, seven characteristics stand out.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 · Joseph R. Carter, Phillip L. Carter, Robert M. Monczka, and Thomas V. Scannell
This article explains how leading companies are engaging in innovation from a unique perspective — that of their suppliers. The research examines the strategies and approaches that should be put in place to accelerate and realize supplier innovations that lead to competitive…
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 · Erica Plambeck and Lyn Denend
In 2007, SCMR featured an article on Walmart’s burgeoning sustainability program, focusing on eight specific initiatives being undertaken at the company. Four years later, the author of that article, Erica Plambeck of Stanford, and colleague Lyn Denend revisit those…
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