Simon Sinek’s viral video rant on millennials in the workplace is interesting from beginning to end. Perhaps a bit condescending to millennials in many parts, but important in how it captures perceptions of millennials and challenges in our technology-driven world. Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! There are three aspects of this video that I think procurement…
Though procurement departments are way more respected than they were 20-30 years ago, there is still work to do. There are still some procurement departments that have vestiges of years past: seats filled by procurement people and not procurement professionals. Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! I am occasionally reminded of this when I have an…
A good friend of mine recently found himself looking for a job in the purchasing/supply chain/procurement/strategic sourcing realm. He asked me to pass along his resume to any employer in my network who may be looking for talent such as his. Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! I just. Couldn’t. Do it. Why not? Well, his…
Although we’ve already written much on dividing procurement departments into tactical and strategic teams, it is worth discussing other potential ways to slice the procurement activity pie. Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! In most procurement departments that are split into tactical and strategic teams, the tactical work includes order placement, expediting, and resolving day-to-day issues.…
Special thanks to Source One Management Services for this guest post Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! An event budget is a moving target. There are numerous factors influencing the final cost for your event that are continually changing throughout the course of your planning and up until the day of. As a result, oftentimes…
Much of the never-ceasing US political talk this week has centered around President Trump’s signing of an executive order to benefit historically black colleges and universities. Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! According to the Portland Press Herald‘s sources, this executive order is “expected to strengthen the office that pushes the federal government to do business…