Una

OCTOBER 11, 2023

EPISODE 136 Making the Impossible Possible in Global Sourcing with Chris Volz By Kelly Barner | October 11, 2023 Global supply chains reach the furthest corners of the earth, bringing back valuable, well-made goods and putting us in touch with people we may never meet. Chris has over two decades worth of experience in different verticals.

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Una

AUGUST 31, 2023

Overcoming Challenges with Strategic Sourcing for SMEs Explore how strategic sourcing for SMEs can help procurement professionals overcome the unique challenges of operating a small business. Should smaller organizations stay in their lane and concentrate on day-to-day tactical sourcing?

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Una

JULY 13, 2023

The Definition of a Sourcing Hero Past guests from The Sourcing Hero podcast provide the definition of a sourcing hero and give examples of heroism in a business context. The definition of a sourcing hero At the close of every episode, it has become a tradition of sorts for Kelly to ask each guest a question.

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Una

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The Definition of a Sourcing Hero | Part Two Past guests from The Sourcing Hero podcast provide the definition of a sourcing hero and give examples of heroism in a business context. The definition of a sourcing hero At the close of every episode, Kelly traditionally asks each guest a question. We are all human.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Setting the appropriate strategy in procurement is the first step to improving control and effectiveness of the overall procurement and sourcing activities. Example 1 — InDemand, Co-creation Model Helping to Procure Innovation in Public Organizations. Download Whitepaper →. .

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Una

JANUARY 17, 2023

Corporate sustainability programs are often started in response to consumer demand, but in order to be successful long term, they need backing from innovative, disruptive thinkers willing to blaze new trails. . In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Ian Arthurs. More from The Sourcing Hero.

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Una

DECEMBER 5, 2023

EPISODE 143 Increasing the Liquidity of the Supply Chain with Richard Gusmano By Kelly Barner | November 6, 2023 Entrepreneurs found businesses because they believe they have formulated the best new product or the most innovative way of providing a service. They are focused on their customers, value proposition, and their hope for the future.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MARCH 8, 2022

With the backdrop of inflation, supply chain shortages and now as I currently write this, a war being fought on European soil, supplier collaboration and supplier innovation are two topics that I think we can be sure will increase in priority. Using software to successfully drive a transparent supplier innovation program.

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Planergy

AUGUST 30, 2022

10 Types of Innovation: What Is It, Examples, and How To Use It. 10 Types of Innovation: What Is It, Examples, and How To Use It Innovation is key to the success of any business. But what is innovation, exactly? Doblin’s Ten Types of Innovation Framework provides a great answer to these questions. Written by.

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Una

MAY 10, 2023

In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Cory Connors. Efforts to increase operational sustainability are gaining steam worldwide, which means that what that packaging is made of and what happens to it after a delivery has been made are of greater concern than ever before.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes back Kris Lance, Senior Director at Una, for a recurring monthly conversation about current news stories. It is the shortest operational ocean route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and plays a critical role in U.S.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

First Name Email Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Global Supply Chain — Everything About Supply Chain Global supply chain has become a popular way for businesses to source unique materials and products from other countries as they are unavailable domestically. However, What is it? Why is it Important?

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Una

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Michaela Payton. Learning to fit in, and finding a place to belong is as much a journey of self-discovery as it is a pursuit of acceptance. Michaela is an Indirect Senior Procurement Manager at Lidl’s U.S. National Contracts Service Center.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. He has been with Fannie Mae, the Federal National Mortgage Association, for nine years where he currently leads the strategic sourcing and category management group addressing a $5 billion spend portfolio. . 33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. First Name. Download Free PDF. Sheri Hinish.

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Una

MARCH 30, 2023

In episode 100 of The Sourcing Hero podcast, our host Kelly Barner reels off a list of not-so-flattering nicknames for procurement she’s encountered that would make any purchasing professional wince. That’s why we’re urging the profession to expand the focus beyond cost to unearth other sources of value. Great question!

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 5, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Procurement Business Drivers — Embracing Sustainability Sustainable procurement business drivers are the factors why many businesses embrace sustainability within their operations.

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Procurement Leaders

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It’s a tantalising future, but one that Mars Wrigley has clearly acknowledged as an underexploited source of value. To receive weekly insights from the Procurement Leaders community, sign up to the CPO Crunch newsletter using the link at the top of this page. It goes without saying that we wish her luck.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Spend analysis enables businesses to assess procurement spending data from internal and external data sources. Responsible sourcing – Establishing trust and transparency in the value chain. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. 33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 29, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Pillars of Sustainability — Everything About Sustainability The pillars of sustainability should be embedded into an organization’s strategy to achieve sustainability. However, what are these pillars?

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The Procuretech Podcast

JUNE 28, 2022

I’m talking to Dr. Wolfgang Schnellbächer from BCG, the author of a new book fresh off the presses - Profit from the Source: Transforming Your Business by Putting Suppliers at the Core. . Sales or sourcing? He’s always thinking in terms of profit from the source, and it’s paid off for them. We need to do things in parallel.

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Una

JANUARY 24, 2024

Balancing Procurement's Biggest Priorities in the Fast Lane No matter the industry, Sourcing Heroes need to be adept at identifying and balancing procurement’s priorities to make the biggest impact. Out of all of the innovations and changes transforming procurement, AI, he says, is top of mind.

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The Procuretech Podcast

JULY 12, 2022

Insights on Source-to-Pay technology in the Public Sector. Elcom also does work across the UK in the health and education space, where the software covers sourcing, contract management, P2P, inventory, point of care, analytics, and more, along with supplier services such as bid management.

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Una

JULY 12, 2023

Unlike other industries, however, healthcare deals with sourcing and procurement pain points that bring actual pain. In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Luká Yancopoulos. They received the 2022 UPenn President’s Engagement, Innovation, and Sustainability award for their efforts.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Companies that incorporate green purchasing in their procurement process consider where to source for raw materials, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reusing, maintenance, and disposal of a product. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. However, what is it?

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Una

MARCH 14, 2023

We’ve chatted with experienced sourcing veterans, junior employees just finding their feet, CPOs wielding enormous buying power at Fortune 500 companies, and trail-blazers bravely carving out greenfield procurement functions. An intrapreneur is someone who works within an organization to drive innovation and positive change from within.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Sustainable procurement helps businesses by providing opportunities for brand differentiation as it encourages businesses to develop more sustainable and innovative products. . Making sustainability the opportunity for innovation. 33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. First Name.

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Una

JULY 26, 2023

In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes back Kris Lance, Senior Director at Una, for a recurring monthly conversation about current news stories.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement, in simple terms, is the act of sourcing and acquiring services or goods for the organization to run. . Although the trend in procurement is to find sustainable and renewable resources, innovation will have a big part in achieving sustainability goals. . First Name.

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Una

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Elements of a Diversified Procurement Strategy A diversified procurement strategy will utilize both traditional and nontraditional methods of sourcing to drive cost savings and value. Encourage supplier innovation Your suppliers can drive cost savings through product innovation.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MARCH 19, 2024

Will Intake-to-Procure replace Source-to-Pay? In this podcast episode, the spotlight is on Zip's innovative approach to enhancing procurement processes through a user-friendly intake platform. Tune in for valuable tips on leveraging technology to transform procurement processes and stay ahead in the ever-evolving industry.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 19, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Goals in Procurement —Embracing Sustainability Sustainable goals in procurement help it to stay on track with its sustainability objectives in its activities. However, what are these goals?

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 12, 2024

Hello jon, Welcome to Foreword, a monthly newsletter to keep you informed about all things TealBook. We have also been continuously learning from our co-innovation customers and early adopters. For example, if multiple data sources confirm the “Year Founded” as the same, it gets a ‘High’ TrustScore.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 9, 2023

Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Innovation . Thus, innovations can help you to adjust the businesses towards greater sustainability which includes: Empowering stakeholders to focus on sustainability and drive execution. 33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023.

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Una

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Pain Points in Procurement Explore a collection of resources depicting common pain points in procurement and how sourcing professionals can implement actionable solutions to overcome these challenges. Explore ways to rectify the procurement talent shortage by attracting and keeping top sourcing candidates.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 17, 2023

Although sustainability is an increasing trend in procurement, innovation will play a big part in achieving sustainability goals. If they are selling to you unethically sourced materials, then you risk losing your credibility in striving for sustainability. Thus, nothing will go to waste.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. It is a conference that gives insight to procurement professionals about procurement innovations and issues that may enhance working capital and cost savings. Sourcing and procurement. Innovative ecosystem. Download Whitepaper →. .

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Una

MARCH 27, 2024

Choose suppliers with sustainability in mind Sourcing heroes have a unique opportunity to influence sustainability efforts right from the start by carefully selecting suppliers. This can involve joint brainstorming sessions, sharing best practices, and exploring innovative solutions to common challenges.

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