Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 20, 2025

With a volatile market ripe with changes and disruptions, Tracy Kosiarek is the perfect woman in supply chain leadership to feature this month. My roles spanned from crucial operations in the United States to Manufacturing Site Leadership in Saigon, Vietnam, and leading MRP-II and SAP implementations across China.

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

1) Establish Clear ESG Criteria and Objectives Define what ESG means within the context of your business. Establish clear, measurable objectives based on the material aspects of ESG that align with your business strategy. 2) Supplier Assessment and Selection Incorporate ESG criteria into supplier selection processes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 23, 2020

At Argentus, we’ve long written about how crucial Supply Chain leadership is to business strategy. Over the past few years, we’ve seen the gradual elevation of Supply Chain experts into leadership roles at organizations. In the Post Covid-19 Environment Issues are arising.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 28, 2023

I was choosing between the oil industry and being a consultant and then I stumbled upon the Mars leadership programme and thought it just gave me this fabulous opportunity to learn, grow and develop.   It goes back to the importance of our partnerships, to the business strategy.  ”  No, no, no. 

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

We began our Seasoned Leadership in Action™ Interview series in support of our objective to share experiences and expertise. With many of these Seasoned Leadership in Action™ Interviews now published we thought it would be valuable to extract excerpts from these interviews along themes, starting with lessons learned.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 18, 2024

As part of our research we are conducting analyst-led analysis / thought leadership , solution provider deep-dive analyses , webinars , and interviews with both the practitioners who use this technology and the vendors that sell it.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2021

On the one hand most of these businesses have an expertise in product or service development, in their ability to market this product, and the competitive advantage that these capabilities represent. Organizationally every company requires some level of in-house expertise and leadership in Supply Chain. Outsourcing !

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. It is great to see Sandra bring her extensive experience and leadership skills to SE Health. What is the role of Business, Supply Chain and Change Leadership in addressing these challenges? All Rights Reserved.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

These need to be aligned with the overall business strategy. Some companies compete on cost but there are many other possible dimensions of competitive strategy such as customer loyalty, quality of service, reliability etc. Strategic sourcing is a continuous process rather than an initial step.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Over half of businesses dedicated to gender inclusion and equity have 50% higher profits and 61% higher revenue growth than their peers with less female leadership. She is passionate about building cohesive strategies to drive revenue and profitability, expand channels, and unleash an unparalleled customer experience.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 9, 2023

Businesses stuck in traditional ways can still switch to sustainability if they will commit. However, once they commit, these traditional businesses must embrace these 5 key principles: 1. Leadership. You must lead with a bold vision that aligns your business model with sustainability. . Innovation .

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She hosts the Ladies Leadership Coalition podcast sharing insights and stories from women leaders across logistics and other industries. Little did I know that this move would reshape my mindset, emphasizing individual growth and putting me in a leadership role for the first time. in 2022 to 36.9%

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

BSR works with over 250+ companies, civil partners, and government agencies to develop ambitious business strategies. . Its Procurement Leadership Group helps clients integrate sustainability criteria into their procurement practices. . Due to this, it was able to generate action plans targeting 20% emissions reduction savings.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 28, 2023

And all this stacks up because according to Gartner’s study, more women in executive leadership roles gives other female supply chain professionals more edge. Through her leadership, Becky supports professional growth for others via instructional design, onboarding facilitation, training for soft skills, and public speaking.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

The Parallel Supply Chain … A Twilight Zone Strategy? Globalization has dominated as a widely practiced business strategy during the past 15–20 years. But, it does require a shift in mentality, organizational structuring, centralized leadership, and added local talent/competence development.

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Procurement Leaders

JULY 15, 2024

Finally, Rio Tinto board member Ngaire Woods closed the event with a conversation on the evolving role of corporations and company executives, and the blurring lines between government and corporates as political pressures influence business strategies.

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 18, 2023

Sustainability was almost the new frontier which I find interesting, I have done procurement transformations in my leadership roles primarily so I enjoy that. It is absolutely fundamental that people integrate sustainability into business strategy and if you aren’t then you are leaving money on the table as a business.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 20, 2023

In sharp contrast with organizations that have fewer women in leadership, more than half of businesses actively focusing on gender equity and inclusion have 50% higher profits and 61% higher revenue growth—73% of these are official leaders in customer satisfaction scores. When did you find your voice in your supply chain career?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2019

Both business strategy and specialized software are used in these endeavors to create a competitive advantage.” The level of expertise and leadership required in, and of, Supply Chain will become so much more sophisticated that more and more companies will outsource some portion of their Supply Chain operations.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 14, 2023

We have introduced category strategies, removed the duplication in governance and added progressive assurance, utilised new technology including Robotic Process Automation of tenders, and radically improved our business partnering so we are involved, and in some cases lead, in setting the business strategy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2021

1 tbs | Strong Leadership. Leadership is always important, but increasingly important in times of crisis & uncertainty. Cementing strong leadership in the procurement function places someone who understands the value of harnessing supplier relationships and communicates that message vertically and horizontally in the organization.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It’s also about whether those capabilities allow you to create better customer experiences and improve your productivity to compete more effectively, execute a successful shift in business strategy, or even just to fix your basic problems. You’ll see a premium placed on holistic, end-to-end supply chain management leadership skills.

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Procurement and supplier management are carried out by separate teams under my leadership. I also have accountability for the supply chain third-party management risk and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. This is something that I am very passionate about and central to my leadership approach.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 18, 2024

This month, we’re excited to feature Amanda Richterkraft , a Logistics Sales Ops Team Lead at Trailer Bridge where she’s worked in a leadership capacity for almost five years. At Trailer Bridge we have a very intense leadership program focused on growing ourselves rather than our approaches to the business.

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 18, 2023

Sustainability was almost the new frontier which I find interesting, I have done procurement transformations in my leadership roles primarily so I enjoy that. It is absolutely fundamental that people integrate sustainability into business strategy and if you aren’t then you are leaving money on the table as a business.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Sean is a SCOR Master Instructor (SCOR-P), a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT) and a member of the APICS Supply Chain Council European Leadership Team. Sean is currently working on his forthcoming book; ‘ Transition Point: Revolution, Evolution or Endgame? Niels: What needs to be done to reach that vision?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Until you can leverage what it takes to succeed, most businesses today will struggle to maintain fiscal viability and relevance in the Modern Global Market. Inability to execute good Business Strategies. Inefficient Logistics and Business Metrics. Social Responsibility is a major dimension of their business strategy.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

3 reasons why digital transformation is tied to business strategy A digital transformation journey involves the introduction of new technologies—and business processes related to those technologies—to optimize customer experience and improve relationships with other stakeholders. ” Why?

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Barkers Procurement

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Cadent Gas procurement team sought to align their 2030 procurement vision with business strategy and upskill their team for the future. The project focused on strategy alignment, core strengths development and targeted skills enhancement through training.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Mission and vision statements, plans, goals, objectives, and performance measures while important for driving execution, most often do not ensure that capabilities will be built for scenarios from the business strategies. Strategy Before Structure. There is no substitute or shortcut.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Mission and vision statements, plans, goals, objectives, and performance measures while important for driving execution, most often do not ensure that capabilities will be built for scenarios from the business strategies. Strategy Before Structure. There is no substitute or shortcut.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Business leaders are eager to redesign their business strategies to better serve customers, patients, employees, partners or citizens more efficiently and improve the overall experience. This example can be an opportunity for HR to drive and champion efforts in thwarting potential ethical challenges and operational risks.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We joined business leaders and process experts as they took deep dives into the challenges facing HR, Finance, and IT teams, as well as the ways these teams are using low-code automation to build roadmaps toward the future.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

Siloed business units hamper the leadership’s ability to make data-driven decisions. In a well-run enterprise, each team would connect their data across systems to enable unified product management and data-informed business strategy.

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Procurement Express

MAY 29, 2024

Solving the Challenges of High-Growth Businesses The clients that Chris and his team at Fresh FP&A serve are typically high-growth businesses, ranging from startups to mid-market companies. These organizations often face a common challenge: a gap in strategic financial leadership.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 16, 2024

That’s important because organizations employing more women in leadership outrank competitors in profitability and customer satisfaction due to diversity in thought, new approaches, more effective communication, and higher resulting levels of collaboration.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 17, 2024

We already know that organizations employing more women in leadership surpass competitors, so closing the gender gap isn’t just good for the world economy and planet, it’s great for business. These ongoing climate challenges require diversity in thought and in the workforce, specifically where it hits the hardest, in supply chain.

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