Jon Hansen (pi Window On The World)

This week our guest audio comes from Acquire Procurement Services, a consultancy based in Australia specializing in establishing and re-negotiating contracts across sectors. Their video is titled 'Why do we treat employees and suppliers differently?' and is available on their YouTube channel.In it, they draw a contrast between the information companies share with their employees and how they handle information sharing with suppliers who might perform the same or similar functions on their behalf.

While part of ISM2015 is celebrating the past 100 years, it’s more about focusing on the 100 years ahead. Thomas W. Derry, ISM CEO, made that focus front and center during his press conference to launch the ISM Mastery Model. The ISM Mastery Model is a major step forward in training practitioners and growing the profession. Joining me today to talk about this new program is Lara Nichols. Lara is Senior Vice President, Procurement of NFP You can learn more about the ISM Mastery Model through the following link: http://magazine.ism.ws/succeed-with-ism-mastery-model/#sthash.yhFX9xdI.dpuf

Procurement Career Development - Is MBA vs. Certification a False Choice? This week our audio comes from a Financial Times conversation with Ian Clarke, Dean of the University of Edinburgh Business School. The core question in the discussion is whether MBA programs provide professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to have competitive careers in today's business environment or whether they are too technical. The full video can be viewed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nrqsFnvYXA If you have any comments or feedback on this episode, you can reach Kelly on Twitter @BuyersMeetPoint, on LinkedIn, or by visiting BuyersMeetingPoint.com.

Since January, we have been airing a series of what you could call informal, off the cuff interviews with a number of executives and experts from various areas of the procurement world, regarding what I would consider to be the three most important questions in our industry for 2015. While there are certainly more questions regarding the procurement world than the ones I will be posing to our guest today, these three have been the most prominant for my listeners and readers. Here are the three questions: 1. In his latest book Dr. Robert Handfield talked about the definite and definitive break between older or past generation procurement professionals and the new, emerging generation. In short, he indicates that everything that has been done and learned in the past will not be useful to this next generation of procurement pros? 2. The emergence of eCommerce and the mobile supply chain - what does it mean in terms of technology, practice and ultimately impact and influence? 3. Is there a difference betw

With sources indicating that trouble is brewing with the Government of Ontario's implementation of the Bravo Tendering platform, the company's VP Dan Warn joins us up close to set the record straight. About the show's up close format: My up close series follows a casual format - there isn't even my usual intro music. It is in essence a real heart-to-heart discussion on a breraking news event involving one or more of the primary figures.

In this Procurement Perspectives Podcast, Kelly Barner shares guest audio from the ThomasNet and ISM 30 Under 30 supply chain rising stars program. They hosted a panel-style interview and discussion with some of the 2014 award recipients at this year's ISM conference. The excerpt I am going to share now starts with a question from Supply Chain Management Review's Editorial Director, Bob Trebilcock, and he asks how these rising stars ended up in supply chain.  The full panel discussion can be found on Sound Cloud here:  https://soundcloud.com/thomasnet/the-30-under-30-supplychainstars-speak-out

In this Procurement Perspectives Podcast, Kelly Barner shares guest audio from Tim Cummins, CEO of ISM, speaking at a recent NEC seminar. In it, he talks about the changes in approach companies will need to make to how they facilitate collaboration through contracts given the increases in complexity and uncertainty. The full interview can be viewed on YouTube here:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMXP2OGSoOM   You can comment here or by following Kelly on Twitter: @BuyersMeetPoint

In this Procurement Perspectives podcast, Kelly Barner shares guest audio from the Cranfield School of Management featuring Rob Maguire, a partner at Maguire Izzat. In it, he talks about the skills vs. results paradox that is affecting both sales and procurement organizations today. The full interview can be viewed on YouTube here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g78NZq447ow You can comment here or by following Kelly on Twitter: @BuyersMeetPoint

In this Procurement Perspectives podcast, Kelly Barner shares guest audio from a recent CBS Evening News broadcast about the Lumber Liquidators laminate flooring scandal involving their overseas suppliers. The sudden resignation of their CEO last week serves as an interesting case example of Proxima Group's recent research findings about consumer reactions to companies involved in supplier scandals. You can comment here or by following Kelly on Twitter: @BuyersMeetPoint

In this Procurement Perspectives podcast, Kelly Barner shares guest audio from Marie Meliksetian, CEO of Reliance Solution Services, from a recent Procurement Unplugged interview. In this excerpt she talks about how every part of our approach (mindset, skillset, and processes) need to change in order for us to become truly collaborative. If you want to hear the full interview, you can access it here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jon-hansen/2015/05/21/pre-recorded-procurement-unplugged-marie-m You can comment here or by following Kelly on Twitter: @BuyersMeetPoint 

Since January, we have been airing a series of what you could call informal, off the cuff interviews with a number of executives and experts from various areas of the procurement world, regarding what I would consider to be the three most important questions in our industry for 2015. While there are certainly more questions regarding the procurement world than the ones I will be posing to our guest today, these three have been the most prominant for my listeners and readers. Here are the three questions: 1. In his latest book Dr. Robert Handfield talked about the definite and definitive break between older or past generation procurement professionals and the new, emerging generation. In short, he indicates that everything that has been done and learned in the past will not be useful to this next generation of procurement pros? 2. The emergence of eCommerce and the mobile supply chain - what does it mean in terms of technology, practice and ultimately impact and influence? 3. Is there a difference betw

In this Procurement Perspectives podcast, Kelly Barner shares guest audio from Anya McKenna on behalf of Market Dojo. This video was created as part of Procurious' #BigIdeas2015 Summit and addresses the effects of technology commoditization in general and how that applies to procurement. If you want to see the full Market Dojo #BigIdeas2015 video, you can access it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5FOaj-DDcg You can comment here or by following Kelly on Twitter: @BuyersMeetPoint 

In this Procurement Perspectives podcast, Kelly Barner shares guest audio from Mark Hager, an author and professor at Arizona State University, discussing the different motivations for joining and engaging in professional associations. This topic is highly relevant right now for two reasons. The first is that we are fresh off of an annual conference marking ISM's 100th year in operation. The other is more disconcerting, and stems from the research Jon has been doing into the finances and operational health of the not for profit associations serving procurement. If you want to hear the full Mark Hager podcast, you can access it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpc1n7OzYuQ His paper on Engagement Motivations in Professional Associations is available as a PDF: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6865799/Hager%20NVSQ%202014.pdf You can comment her or by following Kelly on Twitter: @BuyersMeetPoint 

Since January, we have been airing a series of what you could call informal, off the cuff interviews with a number of executives and experts from various areas of the procurement world, regarding what I would consider to be the three most important questions in our industry for 2015. While there are certainly more questions regarding the procurement world than the ones I will be posing to our guest today, these three have been the most prominant for my listeners and readers. Here are the three questions: 1. In his latest book Dr. Robert Handfield talked about the definite and definitive break between older or past generation procurement professionals and the new, emerging generation. In short, he indicates that everything that has been done and learned in the past will not be useful to this next generation of procurement pros? 2. The emergence of eCommerce and the mobile supply chain - what does it mean in terms of technology, practice and ultimately impact and influence? 3. Is there a difference betw

In this week's procurement podcast, I've taken a different approach. With ISM2015 taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, I have recommended the breakout sessions I think are worth your consideration. Rather than recommending sessions based on title and topic alone however, I will suggest which presenters are worth meeting. After all, conferences like ISM are as much about the people you get to meet as they are the information you take in. Share your thought's on what you believe is The Future of Procurement on Twitter using the hashtag #FutureBuy Be sure to visit the Buyers Meeting Point website @ http://buyersmeetingpoint.com

I would once again like to welcome from Buyers Meeting Point to share information of this week's events and news from the world of purchasing, Kelly Barner. NOTE: This week's recommended events include webinars on independent contractors and freelancers (SIG, Fieldglass), opportunity analysis (Rosslyn Analytics), and motivating and leading change (SIG, Denali). In this week's guest soundbite, I've pulled in audio that gives us another perspective on an interview series Coupa posted last week based on a conversation I had with their team about social media and supply market intelligence. In today's audio, David Hunt, Senior Manager of Risk Analytics and Indicators at IHS,  applies the social media intelligence gathering approach specifically to security and risk concerns.  If you are interested in more, you can read the first of three Coupa posts here: Part 1: Social Media Research Essential for Supply Market Intelligence http://www.coupa.com/blog/social-media-research-presents-supply-market-intelligence-o

I would once again like to welcome from Buyers Meeting Point to share information of this week's events and news from the world of purchasing, Kelly Barner. NOTE: This week in procurement events is incredibly busy with 10 events in a four day period. In my opinion, the best webinars address procurement as a service (Spend Matters, gep), relational contracting (IACCM, Revitas), and the next installment of CPO Rising 2015 (Ardent Partners, SAP/Ariba). In this week's guest audio, I have selected an excerpt from the Procurement Unplugged conversation on PI Window last week with ISM CEO Thomas Derry. I believe it was a very good conversation in that it demonstrates just how accurately Derry sees the challenges facing procurement and the changes ISM must make to stay relevant.    Share your thought's on what you believe is The Future of Procurement on Twitter using the hashtag #FutureBuy Be sure to visit the Buyers Meeting Point website @ http://buyersmeetingpoint.com

Since January, we have been airing a series of what you could call informal, off the cuff interviews with a number of executives and experts from various areas of the procurement world, regarding what I would consider to be the three most important questions in our industry for 2015. While there are certainly more questions regarding the procurement world than the ones I will be posing to our guest today, these three have been the most prominant for my listeners and readers. Here are the three questions: 1. In his latest book Dr. Robert Handfield talked about the definite and definitive break between older or past generation procurement professionals and the new, emerging generation. In short, he indicates that everything that has been done and learned in the past will not be useful to this next generation of procurement pros? 2. The emergence of eCommerce and the mobile supply chain - what does it mean in terms of technology, practice and ultimately impact and influence? 3. Is there a difference betw

I would once again like to welcome from Buyers Meeting Point to share information of this week's events and news from the world of purchasing, Kelly Barner. NOTE: This week's recommended webinar topics include the application of analytics at law firms (Rosslyn Analytics), inventory management (Supply Chain Insights), and engaging your contingent workforce (Sourcing Interests Group/Allegis). In this week's guest audio, Charles Dominick, President of the Next Level Purchasing Association shares the overall findings of their 2015 Procurement Salary Survey. The full video, which was recorded at eWorld last month, referred to as the Big Procurement Debate, is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUzO1t3hgI8   Share your thought's on what you believe is The Future of Procurement on Twitter using the hashtag #FutureBuy Be sure to visit the Buyers Meeting Point website @ http://buyersmeetingpoint.com

McDonald's Canada has admitted that there was a "store-related compound in a milkshake” that was ingested by our then 5 year old son. The contents of the milkshake were tested, but they have refused to advise us what the compound is. We want them to release the Report’s findings.  In this press conference we will provide an update on the following: McDonald's latest rejection of our proposal to gain access to the Report's findings - including the full details of our offerThe filing of a complaint with the authoritiesThe filing of complaints with the appropriate Federal and Provincial agenciesAn update on our son's health After providing the above updates, we will open the lines to members of the press to ask questions.  Besides ourselves, our son's attorney Thomas Hunter will also be present. Following the press conference we will also make available on-line the hard copy version of the entire statement.  Here is the link: http://www.slideshare.net/piblogger/mcdonalds-poisoning-parents-statement If you hav