When we think about supply chain resilience, we’re most likely flooded with thoughts of COVID-19. The global crisis has forced many into a respond, recover, and renew approach to dealing with supply chain disruption. But instead, we should look at creating resiliency from the standpoint of a renew, respond, recover model.
When we think about supply chain resilience, we’re most likely flooded with thoughts of COVID-19. The global crisis has forced many into a respond, recover, and renew approach to dealing with supply chain disruption. But instead, we should look at creating resiliency from the standpoint of a renew, respond, recover model.
Many moons ago, I used to work in “purchasing” for an industrial plastics manufacturer. I remember hating that term, and because I worked with direct materials in a factory, my boss changed my title to materials planning analyst. I liked that better. Purchasing was so transactional and seemed so clerical to me. Although an important …
Procurement Is No Longer the Bridesmaid, They Are the Bride!Read More »
I have often said, “Procurement is often the bridesmaid, never the bride.” Well, the time is finally here. Procurement is the bride, and procurement professionals are the center of attention! All eyes are on us. We are at the heart of value creation during the pandemic. We are keeping our businesses going by keeping the …
How Procurement Professionals Can Negotiate a Raise During the PandemicRead More »