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Seven Supplier Relationship Mistakes That Erode Trust and Cost Procurement Teams More Than They Realize
The procurement profession talks a good game about supplier relationships. Partnership. Collaboration. Win-win. But according to experienced practitioners, the gap between rhetoric and reality is where trust goes to die.
A recent discussio...
The Planning Illusion: Why Better Forecasting Won’t Fix Your Supply Chain in 2026
Most companies keep throwing technology at planning problems. The real bottleneck is how they make decisions.
Supply chain leaders have a forecasting obsession. They pour millions into advanced planning systems. They chase AI pilots. They...
Procurement’s Real Problem Isn’t the Seat at the Table. It’s the Language Being Spoken.
When Finance presents to leadership, they talk about growth. When Sales presents, they talk about wins. When Operations presents, they talk about performance.
When Procurement presents, they talk about savings percentages and compliance ad...
Warehouse Automation’s Credibility Crisis: Why Millions in Robotics Investments Are Failing
The warehouse automation industry has a reputation problem. And according to executives who gathered at some recent logistics events, it’s largely self-inflicted.
Conversations in hallways and meeting rooms revealed a troubling pattern: ex...
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#1 professional organization in supply chain, logistics and procurement with 260,000+ executives in APAC, Middle East and Europe.
Therese Hanawan is a supply chain analyst and writer covering global trends in logistics and procurement. She provides in-depth insights into emerging technologies, market shifts, and industry best practices.
Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Council (GSCC), a leading professional organization focused on supply chain, procurement and logistics \ud83d\ude9a gscc.co
Brittney Jones is a seasoned supply chain expert with extensive experience in operations, cost optimization, and digital transformation. She has a background in logistics strategy and procurement around the world.
Matt Lehman is a supply chain strategist with a passion for uncovering the latest trends in logistics, procurement, and operations. He specializes in cost optimization, digital transformation, and business resilience.
Casey Tremblay is a senior analyst at Optiva with a deep focus on supply chain and sustainability. With extensive experience in analyzing market trends on supply chain optimization, Casey brings a wealth of knowledge.
With expertise developed through extensive analysis and synthesis of global supply chain trends, Michael focuses on delivering actionable insights that help businesses leverage technology for operational excellence.
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