As Strategic Sourcing professionals we are constantly gathering data, analyzing it, drawing conclusions and making recommendations.  It’s actually a key component of our role as an internal consultant.  But are we utilizing a disciplined process that help to ensure that the data we are gathering…

I came across a deliverable that we had created for a major utility that I thought would be interesting to share as an example of developing an IT Category Management strategy.  If you are interested in the whole deliverable, just reach out and we’ll get…

This is a key skill for any professional but is particularly critical for consultants. If you are reading this and think “well then this is not for me” then think again. Any role you are playing within a Procurement or Supply Chain organization automatically qualifies…

We were invited to a Supplier summit (report next time) hosted by a F25 client and heard some remarks from the head of their operations (just for understanding scale his group handles 52 million interactions with members/customers a month!!!!!!). He made an interesting comment that…

This is my last attempt to convince you that Project Management skills are essential.  There is not a single professional career that would not benefit from the structure and discipline associated with being a capable Project Manager.  I’ve noted that a proper launch is critical…