SIG Speaks

JUNE 1, 2023

Though there were several weeks that I found the content more relatable than others, I particularly enjoyed the coursework in week 4, relating to Supply Chain and outsourcing. Before taking this course, I was in the dark regarding supply chain issues and how much of an impact Outsourcing played in modern-day business.

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SIG Speaks

APRIL 29, 2022

In this second article from the 2022 SIG Spring Summit Keynote Series, we will tap into the expertise of an esteemed panel of industry leaders who will share their experiences with mobilizing their respective organizations' ESG initiatives to achieve progressive outcomes. Director Strategic Sourcing (Yahoo Inc) for being on our panel.

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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. The same conclusion is echoed in a January 2022 Ipsos/MetLife/U.S. An Innovative Model. Chamber of Commerce poll.

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SIG Speaks

MAY 16, 2023

A decade ago, outsourcing procurement and engineering functions to a crowdsourcing organization would have seemed radically innovative, especially in regulated utilities. I graduated with honors from the University of Kentucky’s Gatton School of Business in 2022 and received a degree in management and finance.

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SIG Speaks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A survey of 2022 Proxy statements indicated that boards generally voted against proposals to manage climate risk through comprehensive science-based targets due to the potentially costly and burdensome target-setting process. a publicly traded commercial real estate data subscription services company headquartered in Washington, DC.

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SIG Speaks

JUNE 20, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Thomas Cooper describes how with the increasing pressures on supply chains and sourcing organizations lately, efficiency and effectiveness cannot be understated in an organization. For instance, if you take apart a car, you lose the ability to drive.

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SIG Speaks

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

After completing the SIG Sourcing Certification course, I learned many takeaways from this course. As I explained in numerous discussion posts, I am fairly new to the sourcing organization. I joined in January of 2022 and didn’t have any sourcing experience before my time in my current role.

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SIG Speaks

MAY 18, 2023

During the twentieth century, AI started to change the face of sourcing and outsourcing. Overall, it affects an ample number of processes within sourcing, if not most of them. In January 2022, I started with ATD as a Sourcing Administrator.

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SIG Speaks

OCTOBER 1, 2021

It’s hard to believe that we are making the final turn into 2022. Join this webinar with Kate Seagriff, Director of Strategic Sourcing from TripActions, and Aurélie Krau, Travel Consultant from Festive Road, as they explore the important role of technology to support these strategic goals and build resilient organizations.

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