When is the last time you took a serious look at your Procurement job descriptions? I would take a calculated wager that it reads something like this: “Come join our team at Acme. We are the best in the industry and have top notch benefits. We are seeking a...
Lake Oroville, the poster child for the California drought, is now literally bursting at the seams. The spillways failing, people being pulled out of their homes, the beautiful Feather river being damaged, and more rain on the way. Some facts are jumping out at me...
For those you have been following and those who are new to this blog, it is focused on getting Procurement Unstuck. For us to progress forward, we need to think differently, challenge status quo, be disruptive, and take action. There are some out there that are...
Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2016 was an amazing year for all of you and 2017 is going to break barriers. You might be wondering why this blog went silent for over a month. It was because I was relaxing in a cabana, somewhere warm, sipping on a sugary, rum drink...
“Hello over there!!” At times, I feel like we are yelling across the great divide to Accounts Payable. “Where are my supplier’s invoices? Why can’t you pay them on time? Why are my payment terms wrong?” Think about it. If you are a Procurement professional, we...
This was a question that was echoing through the hallways at a recent event that I attended. How do we deal with Millennials? It made my ears perk up, because if people are using the word “deal”, it is usually not a good situation. Granted, I am considered one of...