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Change Management/Sourcing Change Management

SIG Speaks

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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Using A GPO Model To Fight Inflation? Insights From Our Second Interview With A Senior Procurement Executive

SIG Speaks

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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The Inflated Supply Chain: How To Navigate The Complexity Of Doing Business During A Period Of Rising Inflation

SIG Speaks

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.