The State of Spend Analysis in 2012
We recently discussed the importance of having and maintaining a sourcing pipeline, arguing that "that the development of a sourcing pipeline remains one of the most important activities for any…
Research Survey: ePayables 2012 – State of the AP Market
Today's article from Vishal Patel, Research Director at Ardent Partners is more of a request to participate in our one large AP-themed market research effort. Please read the whole article,…
CPO News – March 7, 2012
L'Oreal's CPO is Rising - Barbara Lavernos Takes Top Post Breaking News: Barbara Lavernos, Chief Procurement Officer for the L’Oréal Group has just been appointed the Managing Director of "L’Oréal Luxe…
Sourcing Pipelines
While Chief Procurement Officers have begun to favor collaboration more and more as a main strategy to drive savings each year, sourcing and supplier negotiations remain the primary (but, not…
And the Winner Is….. (Supplier Edition)
Last time, I discussed the value of awarding individuals and teams in the procurement organization for their performance over the course of a year. Today, we’ll look at the value/opportunity in…
And the Winner is…..
Last night, millions in the US and around the globe gathered around their televisions (and computers?) to watch the 84th Annual Academy Awards. According to 'The Academy,' “The Oscars reward…
Gambling on Suppliers
We've focused on supply risk in a few of our recent articles, including the last one entitled Supply Risk Roulette. As I began writing that last article, I was convinced…
P2P Fun and Games
Ahead of the long weekend, we’ll take a break from the supply risk theme and offer up a bit of P2P fun (and games) in the form of today’s article…
Thai Floods: Supply Risk Flowing Across an Industry
Last time, we discussed why we think that Supply Risk Will Continue to Impact Companies in 2012 and used the Thailand Floods as an example of an environmental disaster that…
Supply Risk Will Continue to Impact Companies in 2012
I completed a webinar last week on the “Seven Key Trends that Will Impact Procurement in 2012” (an audio recording is here (no registration) for now and the slides may…