This article examines how senior executives in RE/FM can serve as thought partners and even transformation leaders by delivering strategic insights to help them improve key relationships with...
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Trascent's RE/FM Trendwatcher series explores the challenges of managing and leading RE/FM organizations in today's changing economy. George Bouri delivers a practical approach by providing key...
The old joke about sourcing/procurement leaders delivering the boardroom table without actually having a seat at the table still rings true at many large companies, especially for leaders of real...
George Bouri, Managing Principal, Americas, Trascent Management Consulting ...
Recent statistics show that companies with existing supplier diversity programs report increased profitability – sometimes as high as a 133% return on procurement investments. The respected track...
The Request for Proposal process is an integral component to modern day sourcing. However, the RFP framework was created over a century ago, limited by paper communication. Despite technological...
Just like running an employee background check, mitigating supplier risk requires proactive and intentional vetting. The same concept applies for even more complex, multi-tiered supply chains....
Though many organizations are aware of and will mitigate business risks, procurement as a risk control function is often overlooked. Specifically, SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) is a key...
In the global supply chain landscape, threats to cyber-security are increasing exponentially. Fortune 500 companies have had sensitive information leaked because hackers have targeted...
The article explores a few specific areas where RE/FM leaders can create C-level opportunities, delivers key considerations on steps to take when moving up the organizational chart, and encourages...