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The Rise and Rise of Procurement

Sheryl Johnson — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:53:04 +0000

May 17, 2012 – …procurement executives are shedding their roles as stewards and becoming what their companies need them to be: strategic thinkers.

Offshore Suppliers: Beware of Hidden Costs

Sheryl Johnson — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:49:09 +0000

May 17, 2012 – Companies that buy goods from overseas sources because they like the price might want to think twice.

What keeps supply chain execs awake at night?

Sheryl Johnson — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:45:30 +0000

May 16, 2012 – Although the world has become more interconnected, the complexity of the global supply chain has grown…

How to Align Your IT Services Strategy with the Business

Sheryl Johnson — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:39:17 +0000

May 16, 2012 – Sourcing and vendor management (SVM) professionals need a structured yet flexible approach that evaluates the vendor’s stability as well as its service, solution, or delivery capability.

Attracting the next generation – is procurement doomed to be stuck with mediocre talent?

Sheryl Johnson — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:23:15 +0000

May 15, 2012 – Continuing the idea that narrow-thinking functions hire narrow individuals, those who look to augment their team to take the next step are putting themselves in direct competition with other professions.

Defining a Strategic Sourcing Process For Middle-Market Firms

Sheryl Johnson — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:18:56 +0000

International Regulations and the American Supply Chain

Sheryl Johnson — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:33:23 +0000

May 14, 2012 – American companies are adapting to more stringent regulations abroad

Are Supply Chains Still Too Fragile?

Sheryl Johnson — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:43:04 +0000

May 14, 2012 – Supply chain risk issues are still causing concern in the US IT industry, according to a new study

The CIO Wears Two Hats: Isn’t IT Enough?

Sheryl Johnson — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:18:01 +0000

May 10, 2012 – Like Rick Roy, a growing number of CIOs now run IT plus another major business function. Here’s why CUNA Mutual Group pointed Roy at procurement, real estate, physical security, and facilities.

Procurement Innovation Can Drive Productivity Gains

Sheryl Johnson — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:14:58 +0000

May 8, 2012 Innovation is required if the United States is to regain the level of productivity that it enjoyed toward the end of the 19th Century through the mid-20th Century. However, innovation by itself is not enough.