How did procurement evolve to become the strategic function we work in today? Listen to (or read) this recent episode of Dial P for Procurement to discover how procurement evolved from Industry 1.0-5.0! If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend the upcoming CPO workshop on autonomous sourcing being hosted by ...

As we pass through the dog days of summer and things slow down a bit, I’m combining two weeks’ worth of events here. Keep in mind that most event hosts will send a link to watch on demand even if you can’t attend the live event, so register anyway – and watch later! If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, don’t forget ...

Are you a Dial P for Procurement newsletter subscriber? Every Friday I write a long form article on a timely topic relevant to procurement and supply chain professionals. Subscribe or check out past editions! If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘A Deliberate Path to Success through Comprehensive Talent ...

The summer can be a hard time to coordinate schedules and even virtual professional development opportunities. If you are looking for a book to take on an airplane or to the beach, look through my recent book reviews! If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend CategoryPalooza, Art of Procurement’s annual summe...

What an unbelievably busy event schedule this week! This week looks like the last webinar stampede before the summer months arrive. There are 12 webinars and 3 conferences in three days… so if you don’t see what you’re looking for in my recommendations, visit the full calendar! If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I...

Are you subscribed to the Dial P for Procurement podcast and newsletter? Every week, I cover a different topic in audio and written form. Recent episodes have included coverage of JPMorgan Chase’s acquisition of First Republic bank, the Kraft Heinz procurement scandal, and Tyson Foods’ challenge to rise above the laws of supply and demand. Learn mo...

I’m combining two weeks of event recommendations to accommodate the slowdown in the events schedule around the Memorial Day holiday in the U.S.! There are quite a few events already scheduled for June – so take a look at the full calendar if you want to see them all. If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ...

Another week full of conferences… there are four in-person events happening worldwide, just sneaking in their gatherings before the summer begins! In fact, with the Memorial Day holiday next week, we likely won’t be making any event recommendations.   If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘How t...

Next week is all conferences all the time! Procurement Leaders, GENCFO, and USMA are all meeting in person to discuss the latest in their respective focus areas. Check out the full calendar for more information. If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘Navigating Your AP Journey - Tips, Strategies, and Insi...

After last week’s virtual event craziness, this week is in-person events’ turn! ISM World 2023 is taking place in Grapevine, TX on May 7-10 and Gartner’s Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo will be in Orlando, FL on May 8-10.  If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘Flexing Procurement’s Problem-Solving Superp...

This week there are eight events all happening on Thursday… sometimes everyone has the same good idea at the same time! This week’s event themes include AI, sustainability, and payables. If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘The perfect trio of ESG Compliance, Supply Chain Resilience and Cost Reduction f...

Are you familiar with the difference between free speech and ‘commercial speech?’ This nuanced distinction ended up playing a huge role in the lawsuit FedEx Ground brought against Route Consultant – a suit that was dismissed on March 10th. Learn more by listening to Dial P for Procurement Episode 60: Case Dismissed – Spencer Patton Prevails Over Fe...

The Buyers Meeting Point Industry Calendar is a procurement community resource – we will list any relevant event as long as it is thought leadership based. The calendar is updated weekly, so check back regularly for new listings and run a quick search if you are looking for something specific! If you are planning your procurement event schedule bey...

Have you heard the news? The Dial P for Procurement podcast is back – and has been selected to participate in the new LinkedIn Podcast Academy program. Subscribe to Dial P on your favorite podcast app and don’t forget to sign up to receive the weekly newsletter for long form written content that accompanies the hard-hitting topics covered in the po...

Did you know that these weekly event recommendations are included in the Art of Procurement’s This Week in Procurement email? If you’re not already signed up, click here to join! If you are planning your procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘Positive social impacts of veteran employment’ from World Commerce & Contracting. An...