SIG Speaks

APRIL 25, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Andrew Beck shares the difficulties associated with change management in sourcing and how it can help improve inefficiencies. The sourcing lead ensured buy-in from the plant's critical stakeholders for the food service change by clearly communicating the industry.

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Sourcing Management Co-Sourcing Strategic Sourcing 40

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. Enter ATD Sourcing Solutions. Stage Two – No More Retail. Case Example: Converting Costs Into Revenue.

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E-Commerce Strategic Sourcing Retail Sourcing 40

SIG Speaks

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Citing it as "an extreme example of how inflation is impacting the food industry," manufacturers' efforts to "recoup higher costs" is driving a wedge between some retailers and suppliers. “The Grocery Code of Conduct is a significant step toward improving the resiliency and efficiency of the grocery supply chain.

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Retail Manufacturing Government Sourcing 40

SIG Speaks

MAY 9, 2022

With this third article from the 2022 SIG Spring Summit Keynote Series, I will share with you the "key insights" from Chris Kee (VP, Sourcing and Procurement at Northwestern Mutual) and Colin Frazier (VP – Solutions at ZIP) keynote on creating the right digital experience. . How do you mobilize your procurement team’s digital capabilities?

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Sourcing Retail Outsourcing Management 40

SIG Speaks

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The above quote is an excerpt from an article I wrote regarding Walmart’s “commitment to source $20 billion of goods by 2016 from women-owned businesses in the U.S.”. The missed goal was to “double the amount of products and services sourced from women-owned companies outside of the country.”. of the total U.S.

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Sourcing Retail Outsourcing Design 40

SIG Speaks

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Citing it as "an extreme example of how inflation is impacting the food industry," manufacturers' efforts to "recoup higher costs" is driving a wedge between some retailers and suppliers. For example , one of Canada's "biggest food manufacturers," Frito-Lay, is no longer shipping its products to its largest grocer.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Retail 40

Zinnov

MAY 22, 2024

Tn, is at the same level as China’s GDP in 2007. MOSIP, an open-source initiative by IIIT Bangalore, is allowing countries around the world to implement Aadhar-equivalent systems to provide digital identities to their citizens. Economic growth in India and Asia : India’s GDP, currently around USD 3.5

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E-Commerce Engineering Manufacturing Sales 59