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Building an AI-Ready Procurement Department
It’s fun to see what wild hallucinations ChatGPT returns with absurd prompts. By now, we’ve all experimented with artificial intelligence to some extent. Perhaps you’re already using some tools with AI integration for supplier management or contract reviews. However, successfully leveraging AI requires more than just adopting new technology; it demands a shift in corporate … Continue reading Building an AI-Ready Procurement Department
Logistics Trends: What Procurement Managers Need to Know
As uncertainty is the watchword for the remainder of 2024 and beyond, procurement managers must navigate an increasingly complex logistics landscape. While it feels like we’re in the “new normal,” it’s more new than normal.A mix of economic insecurities, evolving consumer behaviours, and potential labour disruptions is setting the stage for a year in which … Continue reading Logistics Trends: What Procurement Managers Need to Know
Navigating Tariffs: A Guide for Procurement Managers
For the past few administrations, U.S. trade policy has focused on tariffs to influence buying patterns for companies and consumers. The looming November presidential election adds layers of uncertainty, making it crucial for procurement managers to understand the current tariff environment and its potential impacts on the price of imported goods. How will tariffs influence … Continue reading Navigating Tariffs: A Guide for Procurement Managers
Impact of the US Election on Procurement
As the 2024 US Presidential election season seems to take ever stranger turns, we wanted to look at what it may mean for procurement and supply chain. The outcome will impact not only the US, but also key trading partners. This pivotal election year could reshape the supply chain landscape for years to come. Predicting … Continue reading Impact of the US Election on Procurement
US Tariffs Take Their Toll
One of the critical issues in the November 2024 US presidential elections is tariffs. It’s one of the few things the Democrats and Republicans seem to agree on. The emphasis on tariffs will impact procurement before and after the election. The full fallout may not be apparent until after January 2025, when the new president … Continue reading US Tariffs Take Their Toll
6 Tips for Better Procurement Job Descriptions
If you want better candidates for your open procurement positions, start with a better job description. Hiring great talent starts with a practical, inclusive, and accurate job description. A job description is essentially marketing for the open role. Like any marketing strategy, you have to start with who you are targeting, why should they care, … Continue reading 6 Tips for Better Procurement Job Descriptions
Do Cover Letters Still Matter?
Given the days of online applications and PDF resumes, the idea of a cover letter seems quaint. Your resume should display your career highlights. The thought of an objective statement seems pointless: I want the job so I can eat and live somewhere. But you could be missing out on a key tool that separates … Continue reading Do Cover Letters Still Matter?
Big Tech Companies Have Big Sustainability Impact
Even big companies like Apple need a little, or a lot of, help from their friends to meet sustainability goals. The tech giant with a massive global supply chain is progressing toward its greenhouse gas emissions goals. In its latest sustainability report, Apple reports slashing gross carbon dioxide emissions by 22% from 2022 to 2023. … Continue reading Big Tech Companies Have Big Sustainability Impact
How to Move Your Procurement Resume to the Yes Pile
Every job listing gets hundreds of applications. Harried recruiters and HR staff wade through a stack of procurement resumes, sorting into a Yes and No pile in the first pass. Applying for a job is a job in itself, and it seems harder than ever. Here’s a quick look at what you’re up against with … Continue reading How to Move Your Procurement Resume to the Yes Pile
Don’t Make These Salary Negotiation Mistakes
Even with salary information available from many sources, it’s still easy to undercut yourself in salary negotiations. In a way, it’s like shopping for a car. You can find a lot of pricing information online, but it’s a different story when you’re sitting across the desk from the salesperson. Talking about money with a human … Continue reading Don’t Make These Salary Negotiation Mistakes