SIG Speaks

APRIL 29, 2022

Director Strategic Sourcing (American Tire Distributors), Mike Morsch , VP Procurement and Supply Chain (CDK Global), and Nagy Gad , Sr. Director Strategic Sourcing (Yahoo Inc) for being on our panel. The key, Robert emphasizes, is to focus on what you are doing and be very intentional in the way you do it.

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SIG Speaks

MARCH 28, 2022

Michael is the VP Strategic Sourcing & Business Leader for ATD Sourcing Solutions, whose unique approach to battling inflation we will discuss in a follow-up post. Our second executive is Michael Koontz. Creeping Into Supply Chains. In the right circumstances, our suppliers agree with this approach.

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SIG Speaks

APRIL 25, 2023

The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations.

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SIG Speaks

MAY 6, 2022

In this article, we hear takeaways from a recent CPO Rountable discussion from Michael Koontz, VP, Strategic Sourcing & Business Leader for American Tire Distributors (ATD) Sourcing Solutions. Of course, the ATD Sourcing Solutions group adds value well beyond negotiating a volume discount for goods and services.

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SIG Speaks

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Everything from improving communications and increasing transparency within the enterprise and external suppliers to a proactive increase in strategic sourcing activities is on the table. There are no shortages of options regarding how your procurement department can deal with inflation.

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