Procurement Newsletter

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.

This issue dives into the EU’s war on its own farmers and the latest on the US cattle herd decline, the grim outlook in the Middle East, and more.

Welcome to the inaugural issue of The Sidekick! I’ve claimed in the title of this issue that 2024 is going to be a doozy for supply managers. How much of a doozy? Read this month’s edition to find out. Spoiler alert – buckle up!