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Danone’s COO Mike Sloboda’s “3 Tips For Supply Success” Nails It!

Procurement Insights

FIRST, SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION In August 2007, I wrote an article titled “Procurement’s Expanding Role and the Executive of the Future.” ” The article focused on the 2006 CPO Agenda London-based panel discussion asking, “Are there any limits to procurement’s role?”

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What “technology musicians” are in your procurement automation orchestra pit?

Procurement Insights

Before that, there needs to be a clear sourcing policy with a well-defined and understood E2E process with roles and responsibilities between procurement and relevant key stakeholders. Technology can only support the process if everybody is familiar with it.

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Melissa Drew on Fast Talk, AI, and Closing the Gender Gap in Supply Chain

Let's Talk Supply Chain

With a decade hallmarked so far by constant disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages , the gender gap in supply chain, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. A term that once only resonated with industry insiders is everywhere.

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When It Comes To AI in 2023, We’re Going To Party Like It’s 1998

Procurement Insights

Editor’s Note: Okay, I am a year early as the song talks about partying like it’s 1999, but when it comes to AI and procurement, 1998 is more applicable. Also, AI can locate potential risks in the supply chain, such as disruptions due to weather events or geopolitical factors.”

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Would you have chosen Coupa as your solution provider back when?

Procurement Insights

I had an exchange on LinkedIn with Coupa’s EVP, Strategy, and Product Management Donna Wilczek, regarding her departure from the company after 13 years. We earned over 100 software patents (24 with my name), secured leadership positions in 150+ analyst reports, and went toe-to-toe with SAP!

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What did the MAI Basic Four ISAs and these “Unicorns” have in common? Problem Solving!

Procurement Insights

In the November 3rd, 2023, Supply Chain Game Changer article “How Supply Chain Innovation Propels Startups to Unicorn Status!” ” – Procurement Insights (May 2011) How many service providers today offer a “guaranteed” return? Choosing The Right Unicorn (Service Provider)?

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Procurement Media through the Years – Jon Hansen from Procurement Insights

The Procuretech Podcast

Procurement Media through the Years - Jon Hansen from Procurement Insights. This episode, we've got a guest who's been talking about procurement for decades. With a long-standing blog and a podcast that goes all the way back to 2009, it's Jon Hansen of Procurement Insights – the original procurement podcaster.