And just like that, here we are. This is the last week of event recommendations for 2023. I started listing events and making recommendations back in 2015 as a way of helping the procurement community stay in the know about good educational opportunities. That tradition continues – and will continue for year 9 in 2024! I expect to start making reco...

The more things change, the more they remain the same. In this week’s events, we get a sampling of the pervasive issues procurement – and companies in general – continue to face. We’re still dealing with process chaos, trying to achieve peace in supply relationships, and worrying about automation coming for our jobs. Fortunately, all of these event...

As we get closer to the end of 2023, it looks like December 15th is going to be the end of the events year. Stay tuned for fresh looks and new perspectives on the procurement and supply chain space starting in mid-January!  If you are planning your event schedule ahead of this week, I recommend joining me, Sagi Eliyahu and Dan Coor (both from ...

Next week will be very quiet with the Thanksgiving holiday taking place in the U.S. There are some events still happening, and one of them is featured below with this week’s recommendations. If you are planning your event schedule ahead of this week, I recommend Redefining Procurement’s Value and Shifting Mindsets  from Art of Procurement &...

As we start the first full month of November, it is impossible to ignore the reality that the end of the year is just weeks away. At most there are only 6 full work weeks left in the year. 2024 is just around the corner and there is no time to waste! Hopefully you will find inspiration for the new year in this week’s events. If you are planning you...

There is just one week left to go before the stage lights go on for AOP Mastermind LIVE 2023. We have lined up FOUR HOURS’ work of enlightening speakers, each of whom has a timely topic they are eager to discuss live. Register now to join us on November 7th or to have immediate on demand access to all of the sessions.  If you are planning your...

Although negotiation is just one part of what procurement does, it is an important part. In the most recent Dial P for Procurement, I studied the complex multi-party negotiation going on in Hollywood and pulled out lessons that all of us can apply. If you are planning your event schedule ahead of this week, I recommend “P2P: What "Good" Looks Like ...

Have you registered for Mastermind LIVE 2023 yet? Take a look at the full agenda and save the time on your calendar: November 7th from 10am – 2pm ET. If you are planning your event schedule ahead of this week, I recommend “Using Digital Innovation to Transform Supply Chains and Achieve ESG Excellence” from Procurement Leaders and Sphera on October ...

In addition to this week’s webinars, I’m speaking at NESCON 2023: The New England Supply Chain Conference & Exposition. Join for a whole day of insightful educational speakers but stick around until the end as I close out the event with a LIVE Dial P-inspired presentation. If you are planning your event schedule ahead of this week, I recommend ...

What has Hershey been working on over the last year to make sure their supply chain is ready to treat instead of trick this Halloween? Find out in this week's Dial P for Procurement: Getting a Kiss from a World Class Supply Chain. If you are planning your event schedule ahead of this week, I recommend “Quantifying ROI: Building a Business Case for ...

Did you know… the Buyers Meeting Point events calendar is color coded by event type? Red events are virtual and purple events are in person. Take a quick look at October’s schedule and it will quickly become clear that the procurement and supply chain conference scene is HOT this fall!  If you are planning your event schedule ahead: the agenda...

Are you up to date on the latest episodes of Dial P for Procurement? Catch past episodes and watch for new content on the Art of Procurement site – and then subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! If you are planning your event schedule beyond this week, look at Contracts Reimagined: How Generative AI Improves Business Processes  from Procu...

Monday of this week is Labor Day in the U.S., the unofficial end to summer and the kickoff of a new school year. If you could use to brush up on your own skills and knowledge, check out this week’s event recommendations or explore the full calendar – September is going to be a busy month! If you are planning your event schedule beyond this week, jo...

We’ve officially reached the last week of summer… most schools are back open – and the number of procurement events is picking back up in anticipation of the last push of 2023. If you think the summer went by quickly, don’t blink. It will be December before you know it! If you are planning your event schedule beyond this week, join Art of Procureme...

If you are planning your event schedule beyond this week, Art of Procurement just opened registration for Mastermind LIVE 2023 on November 7th. Join us as we collectively imagine the art of the possible - and then do whatever it takes to make that a reality. And now for this week’s recommendations…   The purpose-driven function: Procurement’s ...