Strategic Sourcing as we know it is dead. The new Strategic Sourcing is less bureaucratic, more nimble, more practical and more customer service-focused. Purchasing consistently struggles to earn...
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Supplier diversity or diversity in contracting are programs that can be either mandatory (i.e., requirement to fulfill state or federal contracts) or voluntary (i.e., procurement/social...
In Sandy and Barry's presentation, Novo Nordisk Associate Director of Category Management Barry Kull will share his frustrations and successes developing viable cooperative supplier ecosystems....
Suppliers have more options these days in how they deliver their solutions or services. Many are facing tough choices when deciding which is the "right" customer. Customers may have "bid" to keep...
With multi-state operations and significant investment in contracted construction labor, this is the story of how utility company California Water Service Group transformed its contract management...
You may not want to dedicate the time to reviewing and revising your disaster recovery plan to cover every contingency. Most people don't. However, survival could be the reward for proper...
We’ve heard from the market – CPOs, consultants, and sourcing teams – they all recognize that, without good data, visibility into supply base, and connectivity across the ecosystem, the digital...
Contents:
- Definition of Supplier Diversity
- Our Procurement Policy and Supplier Diversity
- A discussion on KPIs
Organizations have been implementing "supplier diversity programs" in some flavor for years. Some copy and paste RFx language from one bid to another, generate contract clauses that sometimes...