Michael Cadieux: 2/21/22 12:00 AM
Among the top procurement trends we saw in 2021 was the dramatic reshoring surge. As well as bringing sorely needed jobs back home to American soil from abroad, this practice also managed to save U.S.-based companies a bundle in overhead costs and...
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Michael Cadieux: 2/14/22 12:00 AM
I have been noticing lately that there have been several discussions inside the Procurement Foundry that were focused on navigating software renewals...
Michael Cadieux: 2/9/22 12:00 AM
As we enter a new year, it is customary to reflect on the previous 365-day stretch and survey what we have experienced and learned. Hopefully, we can...
Michael Cadieux: 2/7/22 7:50 AM
We’ve been covering how procurement and supply chain return to work in 2022—and all the ups and downs that go with it. As COVID continues to be a...
Michael Cadieux: 2/2/22 12:00 AM
We are continually excited about the insightful discussions happening within our Procurement Foundry online community. A recent conversation inside...
Michael Cadieux: 1/31/22 12:00 AM
A recent discussion in the Foundry regarding maverick spend produced some interesting responses. We wanted to follow up on this discussion by...
Michael Cadieux: 1/26/22 12:00 AM
It’s no secret that the procurement industry has found itself in a bind of late—thanks (or no thanks) to supply chain disruptions and a...
Michael Cadieux: 1/24/22 12:00 AM
The past couple of years have not been steady for anyone (to say the least), including the folks in the procurement industry. From dealing with a...
Michael Cadieux: 1/19/22 12:00 AM
During our FORGE Blue Sky event in November, speakers Brandon Card, Joseph Martinez, Brett Healy, and Bo Dungal led a discussion—Disruptive...
Michael Cadieux: 1/17/22 12:00 AM
Here’s the scenario: Well-established company, BT (British Telecommunications), needed to update their procurement department to the digital age. So...