In the latest episode of Dial P, I research the logistics challenges associated with the tragic migrant smuggling incident in San Antonio. The problem at the U.S. southern border is very real, and there is no simple solution. One concrete contributing factor we can all learn more about is DOT number “cloning.” What does that mean? Learn more by lis...

The 4th of July holiday in the U.S. last week meant vacation time for many of us – and why not? Procurement and supply chains made our fair share of contributions to the founding of this country. If you’d like to hear the full story behind our American Supply Chain Revolution, you can listen to this week’s episode of Dial P here. If you are plannin...

In last week’s episode of Dial P for Procurement, I shared my monthly full-length interview: a feature with Ken Yearwood from McKinsey and Company. We spoke about leading supplier diversity practices and the forms of economic impact they can drive. Click here to listen to the whole conversation. If you are planning your virtual procurement event sc...

If you have been following the nationwide baby formula shortage, you were probably relieved to hear that the Abbott Laboratories factory in Sturgis was back up and running… but not for long. Flooding in Michigan forced the plant to close just 11 days after reopening. The company expects that this will add a few more weeks delay into their productio...

In last week’s episode of Dial P for Procurement, I focused on a potential (albeit leaked) proposal that will reportedly come before the World Trade Organization in early July. If it is presented and passed by the members, it will change how intellectual property is protected and whether rights are enforced worldwide. Click here to listen in! ...

After a brief break in the schedule for the Memorial Day holiday in the U.S., we are back with a vengeance! Check out my upcoming event recommendations below – and join me, Greg White, and Gartner’s Mike Griswold for The Buzz on Supply Chain Now, livestreaming Monday at 12n ET. Click here to RSVP, attend live, or watch on delay! If you are planning...

This is the busiest week of events we have had yet this year – and quite a few of the events are in-person conferences. ISM’s annual conference is taking place in Orlando, FL… so safe travels if you are headed south!  If you are planning your virtual procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘Navigating Crises Through Strategic ...

After much ado, the 2022 Supply Chain and Procurement awards are officially here! Join us on Wednesday from 10am-12n ET for live announcements from the winners, commentary from the host committee, and keynote speakers! Click here to sign up.  If you are planning your virtual procurement event schedule beyond this week, I recommend ‘The KPIs Th...

Last week, I had the opportunity to interview Maryna Trepova, an amazing procurement consultant who fled Kyiv for Portugal – and who is continuing her work even as she worries about friends and family back in Ukraine. You can watch or listen to that interview here. If you are planning your virtual procurement event schedule beyond this week, I reco...

I’m sure you know that Art of Procurement releases a new podcast every Monday, but did you know that this year we also release a podcast each Friday too? Philip Ideson, Helen Mackenzie, and I take turns hosting the Procurement 6, a short podcast that summarize the week in procurement. Segments will range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, ...

In last week’s Dial P for Procurement podcast, I shared a really interesting interview with Jeffrey Goldstein. As interesting as Jeffrey is, one of the most interesting things about him is his location – he is an American supply chain professional based in Shanghai, China. Wish you could see the world through his eyes? Click here to watch or listen...

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by all of the news and talk about inflation... but don’t totally understand where it comes from or what we can do to manage it? You really need to listen to last week’s Dial P for Procurement podcast: Are Inflation Expectations a Self-Fulfilling Prophesy? If you are planning your virtual procurement event schedule beyond t...

We’re involved in the creation of so much content each week that it can be hard to keep up with it all! You have two options… subscribe to the Buyers Meeting Point mailing list HERE or sign up to receive The Procurement Buzz newsletter on LinkedIn HERE. Your choice! If you are planning your virtual procurement event schedule beyond this week, check...

You’ll see below that we’re hosting the first Dial P for Procurement livestream of 2022 this week – but that doesn’t mean Dial P has been on break! We recently kicked off the second season with two major changes: weekly audio podcasts and dedicated RSS feeds. That means you can subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and receive the latest epis...

In addition to the events listed below, I’ll be live in two different formats this week and I want to invite you to join me: March 2nd at 12n ET: The Real March Madness: Supply Chain Bracket Busters! Greg White and I will co-host the monthly Supply Chain Now livestream with Mike Griswold from Gartner (click here to learn more or join)March 3rd at 2...