This report is the result of a survey of 1,000 executives to
gauge their expectations for M&A activity in 2017 and to better
understand their experience with prior transactions....
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Retail business models are under pressure as they adapt to cost inflation, online and hard discount competitors, and rapidly changing customer needs. Instead of trying to squeeze more margin out...
Is there a key workplace factor that can improve both a company’s profitability and its ability to attract and retain top talent?
Across Europe, collaboration is becoming just that...
In December 2016, SIG conducted a benchmarking survey with our members on their reverse auction usage.
Please click the link below to access the results of this survey.
Everyday hundreds of organizations conduct competitive bids to pick the best supplier to meet their needs.
Unfortunately, too many organizations are using the wrong tools for the wrong job...
Domain expertise, analytics, technology, automation and delivering value are all important to stay ahead in this fast changing environment and competitive market. In this dynamic keynote address,...
Procurement is at an inflection point. Leading procurement organizations have transformed themselves into a lynchpin of enterprise strategy, while many others remain stuck in old paradigms and...
Lack of innovation consistently tops the list for reasons people are dissatisfied with outsourcing. Root causes include ingrained behaviors and lack of organizational maturity in addition to...
Cloud contracts continue to present issues and risks. This session provided the perspectives of both buyers and suppliers on negotiating cloud contracts based on an annual survey. Presenters...
Recent experience and evidence suggests that the development of a supplier advisory council provides successful procurement organizations with cooperative partnerships to support the most...