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As I approach the publication of my 2,000th blog post this year, will my (2007 to 2023) archives stand the test of time? (Post #1)

Procurement Insights

This year, I will be closing in on the 2,000th blog post on Procurement Insights dating back to May 2007. It is a pretty deep archive of the history of our industry – like counting the rings of an old tree. But we all know that quantity does not necessarily mean quality – or enduring relevance. So, do my writings stand the test of time?

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Which of the following resources is most likely to ensure that you choose the right solution provider?

Procurement Insights

What Is A Practitioner-Authored Case Study “As a result, they avoided the trap of eVA becoming a software project as Bob put it, and were thereby able shift the emphasis from an exercise in cost justification, to one of process understanding and refinement. There is more to e-procurement than software!

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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.” 2007 – Commonwealth of Virginia ’s eVA – Yes, Virginia! There is more to e-procurement than software!

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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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Which Is Better – A Centralized or Decentralized Procurement Practice?

Procurement Insights

” Mission Control The following excerpt from a June 2007 post talks about decentralization and centralization in procurement – [link] The theory behind the balanced approach is that self-sufficient (usually larger) departments, while independent, will be collaborative partners with the central purchasing group.

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What is GamStop and Why is it Trending?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 2007 saw the establishment of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The software is popular with problem gamblers since it allows them to customize their exclusion periods. They may use the software directly without going via a website’s customer support division.

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

Procurement Insights

My Response R.Gökhan Hüner , you provide great insights that immediately reminded me of the following excerpt from an article I wrote in 2007 – [link] “Unfortunately, most purchasing departments “inherit” their software as an adjunct downstream byproduct of either an original finance or IT-centric initiative.