I failed at Category Management with Stephane Morel

I failed at Category Management by Stéphane Morel

I started in Procurement right after university. I began to practice Category Management quite many years later in Indirect Procurement in the Automotive industry. Since 2010, I have been teaching Category Management...

Top 20 Supply Chain Terms help buyer professionals create a supply chain

Top 20 Supply Chain Terms for Buyers in Training

In the very beginning of your buyer career there are a lot new terms to learn. it’s important to understand the terminology that forms the backbone of supply chain management. Top 20...

Two operative buyers creating system generated messages to suppliers using CHAT GPT

Operative buyer and messages to suppliers

In the dynamic and complex environment of supply chain management, operative buyers play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of procurement processes. A significant part of this role involves managing...

Procurement processes and tools are core to a procurement managers strategy

Procurement processes and tools – core to the CPO

Procurement processes and tools, or maybe more correct PMT (Processes, Methods and Tools), are important parts of the procurement manager’s agenda. As a procurement department you certainly need tools to support your...

a buyer in Stockholm being identified having conflict of interest and about to be collected by guards

Conflict of Interest Explained

In the day to day activities of procurement and supply chain management, maintaining ethical standards and integrity is paramount. A concept that often emerges at the forefront of these discussions is the...

Direct and indirect procurement explained

Direct and indirect procurement are crucial aspects of an organization’s purchasing activities, each playing a distinct role in the business’s operations and strategic goals. Understanding the differences between them is essential for...

Sustainable Procurement. Buy Local, Shop Small: A Big, Global Impact!

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals, covering every triple bottom line (people, planet, prosperity) aspect of sustainability and help organizations drive Sustainable procurement. These Global Goals are broken...

Two buyer summarizing Cost Reduction in Procurement from their lastest sourcing event

Cost Reduction in Procurement explained

Cost reduction in procurement is not just about trimming expenses—it’s about adding value and bolstering the company’s financial health. As a vital Key Performance Indicator (KPI), cost reduction can be nuanced into...

Supplier Responsibility Transfer Checklist

The task of transferring supplier responsibilities is a nuanced and pivotal process within procurement, especially for the Operative Buyer role. It’s a phase that requires precision, clarity, and strategic foresight to ensure...

Conflict minerals in the supply chain causing a disatser for the two buyers

Conflict minerals in the supply chain influence procurement

Conflict minerals in the supply chain influence procurement. Why the name Conflict Minerals? Deep in the heart of the African continent, there was a vast land rich in minerals and natural resources....

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