Procurement Strategy

How CPG brands can deliver on supplier diversity promises

Friday, April 19, 2024 · Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX Building successful supplier diversity programs starts with a three-step approach to identifying these suppliers.

How S&OP provides the answer to in-demand products

Thursday, April 18, 2024 · Brian Straight If demand for a product suddenly spikes, can your business handle it? St. Onge’s Kira Bilecky recently explained why a good S&OP process can ensure the business is ready.

Shining light on procurement’s dark purchases problem

Friday, April 5, 2024 · Brian Straight Many companies do not have processes in place to control procurement spending, leading to millions in wasted dollars from untracked dark purchases.

Ethical Procurement is a Process Not to be Ignored

Friday, March 1, 2024 · Brian Straight Procurement processes must now consider ethical sourcing as a key element, and one that can significantly harm the organization if not followed.

6 Questions With .. Etosha Thurman

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 · Brian Straight SAP’s Ethosa Thurman answers Supply Chain Management Review’s 6 Questions on ethical sourcing and procurement practices.

Talent Procurement Success is in the DNA

Friday, February 2, 2024 · Brian Straight Procurement departments are not immune to the talent shortage facing companies, but finding the right people to fill jobs goes beyond locating the right technical skills.

Disruption Challenges Procurement Leaders to Steady Supply Chains

Friday, January 5, 2024 · Brian Straight Disruption has significantly altered the landscape for procurement leaders, challenging their ability to maintain stable supply chains and make strategic decisions. There are some options, though, to help mitigate the challenges.

New ebook empowers procurement leaders to take control of spend

Friday, February 24, 2023 · SCMR Staff Vroozi released the ebook to help readers move away from manual, paper-based processes.

Inflation, fewer resources ratchet up pressure on procurement, sourcing professionals

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 · Brian Straight The majority of supply chain procurement professionals are feeling pressure to reduce expenses as inflation drives up costs.

The Rebound Podcast: Sourcing strategies for a post-pandemic world

Saturday, December 17, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock On this episode of The Rebound, Sonoco’s Skyler Covington discusses the intersection of planning, procurement, S&OP and the supply base.

The past is NOT prologue

Monday, December 12, 2022 · Charles Edwards There is an overwhelming need to implement new business models in the worldwide air cargo logistics industry.

ALOM to manage Tivic Health product supply chain

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 · SCMR Staff Major benefits expected to be cost reductions and improved scalability.

Global survey shows procurement under pressure

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 · SCMR Staff More than 80% of procurement teams expected by executives to respond more quickly and effectively to supply chain challenges.

The era of scarcity will shape the future of procurement

Thursday, October 13, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock A conversation with Len DeCandia, Former Global CPO J&J

ASEAN nations are great options for resilience

Monday, October 10, 2022 · James A. Tompkins It has become clear that traditional, low-cost, single sourcing adds minimal resilience to supply chain operations which brings us to the ASEAN countries.