Procurement Newsletter

This edition of The Sidekick breaks down a recent study indicating the bleak economic outlook from businesses and how a GPO can provide a much-needed confidence boost in uncertain times.

This edition of The Sidekick explores the implications of new tariffs announced by the new administration and highlights strategies for turning challenges into advantages.

Issue #012 highlights the main reason The Sidekick was started and serves as a year-in-review and what to look forward to in 2025.

Issue #011 explores the harsh reality of an unsecure energy supply that is heavily impacted by geopolitics.

Issue #010 sounds the alarm regarding the fragile state of our international supply chains with risks including geopolitical flashpoints around the globe, the rise of BRICS, and Chinese restriction of critical minerals.

Issue #009 dives into the fascinating - and sometimes perplexing - world of Generative AI and its impact on procurement and supply chain.

Issue #008 covers what's causing the drastic food inflation we're seeing and what leaders need to do in order to take this issue seriously.

Issue #007 examines the "quiet quitting" phenomenon seemingly taking over the workforce and how employers can re-engage employees in a way that's meaningful.

This issue tackles the idea that new technologies like electric cars are inherently green and sustainable but, in reality, it’s a bit more complicated than that.

This issue covers the supply chain impacts of the Baltimore bridge collapse, the demise of non-compete agreements, and more.

This issue covers the supply chain impacts of the Baltimore bridge collapse, the demise of non-compete agreements, and more.

This issue discusses the increase in food insecurity at home and abroad, and looks into what exactly is going on with Boeing and the live lesson about the consequences of reckless cost-cutting.