Michael Cadieux

A 20 year+ seasoned Indirect Sourcing industry executive who is now focusing on improving the Sourcing industry as a whole through building collaborative communities such as Procurement Foundry where fellow practitioners can gather, learn and grow.

Biggest Procurement Trends of 2021 – Best-of-Breed Software

Single suite versus best-of-breed: It’s a debate that has become heated, with each side advocating its preference’s superior benefits. So, with all of the buzz going around, which one should you choose? We’ll dive into the differences and advantages...

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Procurement Trends of 2021 – The Focus on Better Data

Everywhere you look today, procurement trends seem to focus on data. But not just any data—better data.

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Procurement Problems and Restaurant Price Increases in 2022

With restaurants and cafes finally reopening their kitchens, many of us—while being thrilled to return to our favorite haunts for our favorite...

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Supply Chain and Holiday Food Shortages in 2021

When we think of the holiday season, usually the first things that come to mind are those associated with abundance: gatherings filled with family...

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Reinventing the GPO in the Age of the Digital Community

If you are a procurement professional who has been around for a reasonable amount of time, what do the words Group Purchasing Organization mean to...

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What are Procurement’s Four Most Desirable Character Traits?

What is the difference between a good procurement professional and a great one? What are procurement’s most desirable character traits? We’ve talked...

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Car Rental Shortages: Why It “Hertz” To Rent A Car

An April 8th, 2021 Washington Post article “Why your next rental car might cost more than a plane ticket” reported car rental shortages and that...

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NextGen SCM: the future of Supply Chain Management (a one-on-one interview with Dr. JT Kostman) PART 2

On November 18th Dr. JT Kostman will take to the stage at the FORGE 2021 Blue Sky Conference to talk about the future of supply chain management.

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NextGen SCM: the future of Supply Chain Management (a one-on-one interview with Dr. JT Kostman) PART 1

On November 18th Dr. JT Kostman will take the stage at the FORGE 2021 Blue Sky Conference to talk about the future of supply chain management.

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Only As Strong As The Weakest Link – a Threat to Supply Chain

What is the old saying about a chain being only as strong as its weakest link?

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