Procurement

Operations Advantage: The New Language of Procurement

Saturday, November 1, 2014 · John Blascovich and Joe Raudabaugh Forward-thinking players are setting their sights on advancing the future of procurement with active value management. But there’s a long way to go to become an essential part of the enterprise performance conversation.

Global A.T. Kearney Study Reveals New Procurement Trends

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Leading company procurement organizations reap double the measurable cost reduction versus other companies, while also driving competitive advantage through supplier-driven innovation and risk management.

Procurement Consultancy Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

Thursday, September 18, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Greybeard Advisors is celebrating its tenth anniversary this month, and ranks today as one of the leading advisory firms in the field.

Job Opportunities on the Leading Edge of SCM

Friday, September 12, 2014 · Robert A Rudzki There is something special happening in one area of the Public Sector, and it is about to provide unique career opportunities for the right procurement and supply chain professionals.

Noosh 2014 Benchmark Report Reveals Efficient Collaboration May Reduce Project Costs

Monday, August 18, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Collaborative Sourcing Events Lower the Overall Project Cost by 20.7 Percent, Says Report

How World-Class Procurement Organizations Outperform

Monday, August 18, 2014 · Patrick Burnson New Research Shows Top Organizations Operating at Lower Costs, With Fewer Staff

“Positively Un-American (Tax Dodges)”

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 · Robert A Rudzki Can we actually do something to right the scales of justice?

Finance and Procurement: Ideal Partners

Thursday, July 10, 2014 · Robert A Rudzki To maximize the total business impact that can be achieved with procurement and supply management, the supply management organization cannot work alone.

C&W Updates NAFTA Industrial Market Findings

Thursday, June 26, 2014 · Patrick Burnson The commercial real estate services firm of Cushman & Wakefield has distributed its latest Industrial Research MarketNote for North America, indicating that the sector continues to show steady growth across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Five Useful Guidelines for Successful Negotiating

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Thanks to an increasingly complex global marketplace, today’s Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officers employ as broad an array of skills as ever before.

New Focus on Supplier Relationship Management

Monday, June 9, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) may be staging a comeback, as companies seek new ways of mitigating risk and controlling costs.

Strong Asia-U.S. Cargo Demand, Tight Vessel Space Suggest Early Peak Season

Sunday, May 18, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Ocean cargo carriers recommend May rate increase and June peak season surcharge to cover contingencies

Filling the Supply Chain “Talent Gap”

Sunday, May 18, 2014 · Bob Trebilcock The world needs procurement, manufacturing, logistics and distribution rock stars

“Giving Back”

Monday, April 28, 2014 · Robert A Rudzki At the end of each calendar year, I take time to reflect on the year that is drawing to a close, and to give back to the communities where we have been doing business.

Three Steps to Integrating Continuous Improvement Into Your Procurement Organization’s DNA

Wednesday, April 23, 2014 · Paul Mandell Large companies across the globe are under constant pressure to operate with greater efficiency and productivity, and this pressure is particularly palpable within large procurement operations.