Webinar Video Intro: The Amazonization of the digital supply chain?
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March 20, 2019
A few brief words regarding the upcoming webinar on March 27th, 2019 at 9:30 PM EDT. Be sure to use the link below to register. It is a free webinar and features an international panel of experts who will undoubtedly provide interesting and perhaps even thought-provoking insights. Webinar Intro: The
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2019 SCMA National Conference Panel On The Future Of Procurement
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March 20, 2019
Just a quick comment; it is exciting to be part of such a great panel, and it is going to be an amazing discussion! Involved with procurement, purchasing, and sourcing? You will not want to miss this panel! We have put together some of the world’s most influential procurement thinkers and chief pr
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Procurement Experts Outlook 2019
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March 18, 2019
Last week I moderated the panel discussion; Beyond trends-The top 10 transformational realities redefining procurement. It was a great discussion featuring Phil Broughton and David Loseby. Today the trends theme extends to include a “wider panel” of experts discussing what shape procur
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On-Demand Webinar: Beyond trends: The top 10 transformational realities redefining procurement
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March 14, 2019
Here is the on-demand link to access the webinar I moderated last week titled: Beyond trends: The top 10 transformational realities redefining procurement. Note; you can also click on the image below. Beyond trends: The top 10 transformational realities redefining procurement In this on-demand webi
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Meet The Expert Panelists For Upcoming Webinar On Digital Distribution
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March 13, 2019
MEET THE EXPERT GUEST PANELIST With the March 27th Beyond Accuracy: How Distributors Are Transforming Customer Experience In The Digital Age Webinar, we are seeking to do more than providing you with timely information on how the digital age will impact your organization. We want to take your experi
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New Paper: How digitally-driven, cloud-based solutions will transform your procurement practice
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March 13, 2019
While the term digital transformation is universally recognized moving from conceptual understanding to practical realization is not a direct path for many. Survey Says In an oft-referenced Mckinsey survey, just 23 percent of the executives who responded indicated that they have a digital transforma
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Distribution On The Edge: How Digital Is Decentralizing The Distribution Supply Chain
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March 08, 2019
I have known QSTRAT’s Managing Partner Steve Wargalla for many years. In fact, and if memory serves me, we met at a purchasing association conference back in 2007 in St. John’s, Newfoundland or as some call it “The Rock.” For the sake of clarity, it is not the same “Rock” as the one refe
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The Real Engine Driving Digital Transformation
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March 07, 2019
One of the common and I would say perhaps the most important underlying theme throughout the 13 interviews I did with industry thought leaders and IT Executives at #ActivateDigital2019 was the fact that people are the engine that drives digital transformation. Specifically, communication and collabo
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#ActivateDigital2019 Event Log
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March 06, 2019
Having the opportunity to interview some of Canada’s top IT Industry executives and thought leaders at this year’s #ActivateDigital2019 Conference in Toronto provided me with new and exciting insights into where the digital evolution is heading in Canada and beyond. While this was a R
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Beyond Trends: Industry Experts And Practitioners Weigh In On What Will Matter Most To Procurement Pros in 2019 No. #6
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February 25, 2019
As a lead-up to my Beyond Trends: Transformational realities redefining procurement panel on March 12th, I reached out to people in the procurement world asking them a simple, and somewhat straightforward question; in your opinion what do you believe is or will be the single most significant devel
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Beyond Trends: Industry Experts And Practitioners Weigh In On What Will Matter Most To Procurement Pros in 2019 No. #5
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February 19, 2019
As a lead-up to my Beyond Trends: Transformational realities redefining procurement panel on March 12th, I reached out to people in the procurement world asking them a simple, and somewhat straightforward question; in your opinion what do you believe is or will be the single most significant devel
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Beyond Trends: Industry Experts And Practitioners Weigh In On What Will Matter Most To Procurement Pros in 2019 No. #4
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February 14, 2019
As a lead-up to my Beyond Trends: Transformational realities redefining procurement panel on March 12th, I reached out to people in the procurement world asking them a simple, and somewhat straightforward question; in your opinion what do you believe is or will be the single most significant devel
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Take Your Seat: Based On IDC Predictions Now Is Time For Procurement To Step Up To The Plate
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February 12, 2019
Digital Transformation. Everyones talking about it, but according to a McKinsey Survey of 1,600 companies around the globe, only 23 percent of the executives who responded to their survey have a digital strategy in place. From a procurement standpoint, just 2 percent of those companies have a
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Beyond Trends: Industry Experts And Practitioners Weigh In On What Will Matter Most To Procurement Pros in 2019 No. #3
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February 06, 2019
As a lead-up to my Beyond Trends: Transformational realities redefining procurement panel on March 12th, I reached out to people in the procurement world asking them a simple, and somewhat straightforward question; in your opinion what do you believe is or will be the single most significant devel
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Beyond Trends: Industry Experts And Practitioners Weigh In On What Will Matter Most To Procurement Pros in 2019 No. #2
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February 05, 2019
As a lead-up to my Beyond Trends: Transformational realities redefining procurement panel on March 12th, I reached out to people in the procurement world asking them a simple, and somewhat straightforward question; in your opinion what do you believe is or will be the single most significant devel
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Tell Us What You Think (POLL): Excel Spreadsheets Is Still A Thing?
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February 04, 2019
You have a voice, and we want you to use it. Excel spreadsheet use in the procurement world is still widespread despite the advent of cloud-based, intuitively user-friendly platforms and apps. So here is our newest poll, tell us what you think.
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MEET EXPERT GUEST PANELLIST – “BEYOND THE BOLT” WEBINAR
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February 04, 2019
MEET OUR EXPERT GUEST PANELLIST With the 8th February “Beyond The Bolt” Webinar, we are seeking to do more than providing you with timely information on how the digital age will impact your procurement practice. We want to take your experience to the next level through a highly interactive dis
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Beyond Trends: Industry Experts And Practitioners Weigh In On What Will Matter Most To Procurement Pros in 2019
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January 31, 2019
As a lead-up to my Beyond Trends: Transformational realities redefining procurement panel on March 12th, I reached out to people in the procurement world asking them a simple, and somewhat straightforward question; in your opinion what do you believe is or will be the single most significant develo
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Going Beyond The Ubiquity Of Trends
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January 25, 2019
Advanced Notice: This will be a great webinar with a panel of industry thought leaders who will take you beyond the trends that are reshaping your business world! #Trends2019 Here is the link to REGISTER! 30
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MEET EXPERT GUEST PANELLIST – “BEYOND THE BOLT” WEBINAR
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January 24, 2019
MEET OUR EXPERT GUEST PANELLIST With the 8th February “Beyond The Bolt” Webinar, we are seeking to do more than providing you with timely information on how the digital age will impact your procurement practice. We want to take your experience to the next level through a highly interactive dis
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Webinar: Beyond The Bolt – How “Cloud-Based” Solutions Have Changed Procurement
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January 24, 2019
Click the image below to REGISTER 30
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Check Out My Latest Articles On The GoDaddy Blog
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January 23, 2019
It is kind of cool to be a contributing writer for the GoDaddy Blog providing both insights and advice on all areas of business and social media strategy. I would like to invite you to check out my latest articles by clicking on the image below: 30
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WEBINAR: Procurement Goes Digital
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January 22, 2019
Click the image below to REGISTER:
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11 Years Ago Today I Launched This Blog
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May 18, 2018
It is hard to believe that this blog was launched 11 years ago today. It doesn’t seem that long of a period, yet in many ways, it feels like a lifetime (in a good sense). From the early days when I wondered if I would get an echo of interest from what was […]
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Should Procurement Buy IT?
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May 14, 2018
One would think that the answer would also be relatively straightforward. But it isn't.
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New Paper: Is Change Management Still Relevant in The Emerging Digital Era?
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May 10, 2018
Focusing on the inherent link between vendor rationalization, maverick spend and change management this discussion paper will seek to answer the question; is change management as we know it from a procurement standpoint still relevant in the digital era? By referencing more than 15 years of research
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Entire #ActivateDigital2018 Video Series Featuring Canada’s Top IT Execs Now Available
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May 09, 2018
In all my years of broadcasting, I have never had the opportunity to interview in one place over the course of a single day some of this country's most notable high-tech thought leaders. Through this series of videos, you will gain an unprecedented look into the minds of the people who will be shapi
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If you left procurement, what profession would you choose to work in?
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May 02, 2018
As a follow-up to my post regarding a survey which found that if they had to do it over again 50 percent of procurement pros would have gone into another profession, I wanted to find out what profession they would choose? Based on my initial research it appears that a fair number of former procureme
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Interview: Why Picking The Right Tech in 2018 Is Going To Be A Challenge
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April 30, 2018
Why Choosing The Right Procurement Technology Is Going To Be Trickier In 2018: Digital Transformation, AI, and Big Data Analytics The chances are that you are familiar with each of the above terms even if it is only a precursory knowledge. However, beyond a transient understanding, what impact will
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My TV Interview On Digital Revolution
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April 24, 2018
Talking about my series of interviews with Microsoft, HPE, and Cisco at #ActivateDigital2018 and the impact of the digital revolution
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New Paper: Digital Transformation in Procurement
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April 06, 2018
Discussion Paper Focus: This paper examines the four cultural influences that impact digital transformation within an organization.
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Talking With Microsoft President Kevin Peesker About Digital Reinvention &The Need For More Women In STEM
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April 04, 2018
“Digital transformation will not happen without women.” - Kevin Peesker, President, Microsoft Canada
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New eBook: Procurement Experts Outlook For 2018
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March 29, 2018
What does a future with Big Data, Robotic Process Automation, and Artificial Intelligence look like for procurement professionals? In this new eBook industry thought leaders such as Bill Michels, Robert Handfield, Kelly Barner, and Tim Cummins provide their perspectives on not only what that future
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