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…
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…
Seasons Greetings from CPO Rising
I want to take this opportunity to thank our readers, dedicated and new, for their interest, time, and support. CPO Rising has become a top US and global site because…
Keeping Time
While our last article, Making Music, was based on a real-world scenario (huge disconnect between two groups in large company) that I recently experienced while working with one client, the…
Making Music
I was recently involved in a very interesting situation where one group ("Group 1") within a large global company pursued an opportunity that it felt it was equipped to support.…
Analyst Q&A – 2012 Outlook (2)
Today, we continue with the second part of the content from my recent media interview that focused on the current business cycle and where we are headed in 2012. Part…
Reflections on FUSION 2011 – Part 1
Dateline: May 8-12 Event: FUSION 2011 Host: The Institute of Financial Operations Place: Orlando Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center The newly rebranded Institute of Financial Operations (“IFO”) hosted its…
CPOs on the Rise in 2011 – Kirk Eberhart: Directing Direct
Our next CPOs on the Rise in 2011 story focuses on direct materials and the supply chain and an interview with “friend of the site,” Kirk Eberhart, Director of Purchasing…
CPOs on the Rise in 2011 – A Passion for Procurement
Procurement: it’s not just a job, it’s a passion. Our next CPO on the Rise in 2011 is a Chief Procurement Officer in the hi-tech industry, who in his own…