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Using A GPO Model To Fight Inflation? Insights From Our Second Interview With A Senior Procurement Executive

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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. Of course, the ATD Sourcing Solutions group adds value well beyond negotiating a volume discount for goods and services.

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Change Management/Sourcing Change Management

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The Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) Program is a 10-week course that focuses on the hard and soft skills of sourcing, including strategic sourcing and outsourcing methodologies, as well as best practices in negotiations.

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Is Your Supply Chain ESG Ready? (A SIG Summit 2022 Keynote Review)

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Director Strategic Sourcing (American Tire Distributors), Mike Morsch , VP Procurement and Supply Chain (CDK Global), and Nagy Gad , Sr. Director Strategic Sourcing (Yahoo Inc) for being on our panel. The key, Robert emphasizes, is to focus on what you are doing and be very intentional in the way you do it.

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How Procurement Has Bridged The Gap With Finance

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This linguistic disconnect was further emphasized in a 2007 news report indicating the following: Less than 20% of CFOs consider the work of CPOs and their staffs as having a very positive impact on competitiveness.

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Two Senior Procurement Executives Weigh In On The Best Way To Deal With Inflation

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Michael is the VP Strategic Sourcing & Business Leader for ATD Sourcing Solutions, whose unique approach to battling inflation we will discuss in a follow-up post. Our second executive is Michael Koontz. Creeping Into Supply Chains.

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The Inflated Supply Chain: How To Navigate The Complexity Of Doing Business During A Period Of Rising Inflation

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Everything from improving communications and increasing transparency within the enterprise and external suppliers to a proactive increase in strategic sourcing activities is on the table. There are no shortages of options regarding how your procurement department can deal with inflation.