jim collins

Technology’s Diminishing Role in an Emerging Process-Driven World”

PI Blogger — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:59:54 +0000

Whenever I have been invited to speak or write about the dramatic changes in procurement methodologies and practices, the significant interest by organizations that have a technology driven program already in place or have just recently implemented one still surprise me.

Unlike years past, where attention was predominantly centered on learning more about new and emerging technologies, today’s procurement professionals are seeking insights into the actual processes that drive their enterprises.

Supply Chain and Procurement Practices Group

Technology and the Growing Talent Crunch!

PI Blogger — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:48:37 +0000

A debate of reasonable fury has been raging since the Bureau of Labor Statistics released their latest report on procurement sector job growth. The primary point of contention is the BLS’ assertion that the “overall employment for purchasing and supply managers is expected to grow slower than the average for all occupations through the year 2014.” Adding further fuel to the “sky is falling” fire that seems to be the theme of the majority of commentaries written on this issue, is BLS’ position that the “demand for purchasing workers will be eliminated by improving software.”

Supply Chain and Procurement Practices Group

Procurement’s expanding role and the executive of the future

PI Blogger — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:42:08 +0000

In 2006 CPO Agenda’s London-based editor chaired a panel discussion asking the question “are there any limits to procurement’s role?”

The panel which included senior procurement personnel from organizations such as Nestlé, Danone, British Airways and Merrill Lynch provided some interesting insights into the prevailing (and emerging) attitudes towards procurement from an executive suite perspective. (You can obtain a copy of the panel’s discussion through the following link: http://www.cpoagenda.com/previous-articles/winter-2006-7/executive-debat....)

Supply Chain and Procurement Practices Group