SIG Speaks

APRIL 25, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Andrew Beck shares the difficulties associated with change management in sourcing and how it can help improve inefficiencies. The sourcing lead ensured buy-in from the plant's critical stakeholders for the food service change by clearly communicating the industry.

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SIG Speaks

MAY 6, 2022

In this article, we hear takeaways from a recent CPO Rountable discussion from Michael Koontz, VP, Strategic Sourcing & Business Leader for American Tire Distributors (ATD) Sourcing Solutions. Enter ATD Sourcing Solutions. Stage Two – No More Retail. Case Example: Converting Costs Into Revenue.

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SIG Speaks

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Citing it as "an extreme example of how inflation is impacting the food industry," manufacturers' efforts to "recoup higher costs" is driving a wedge between some retailers and suppliers. For example , one of Canada's "biggest food manufacturers," Frito-Lay, is no longer shipping its products to its largest grocer.

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