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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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

APRIL 14, 2022

This linguistic disconnect was further emphasized in a 2007 news report indicating the following: Less than 20% of CFOs consider the work of CPOs and their staffs as having a very positive impact on competitiveness. Orchestrating Success. Of course, recognizing the need to collaborate is not enough. Building On Rudzki.

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Finance Co-Sourcing Sourcing Strategic Sourcing 40

SIG Speaks

MARCH 28, 2022

One of the significant advantages of the Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) is that members have unparalleled access to industry insights and expertise through our vast and diverse community of practitioners and thought leaders. Our second executive is Michael Koontz. Creeping Into Supply Chains.

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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. Enter ATD Sourcing Solutions. I think you will find his approach to battling inflation innovative and unique.

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E-Commerce Strategic Sourcing Retail Sourcing 40

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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Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Retail 40