Top 10 SIG Speaks Blogs of 2021

2021 blogs

To wrap up 2021, we highlight the top 10 SIG Speaks blogs of the year. From sustainable sourcing to McDonald's happy meals, this year we have brought a range of content to fuel your procurement toolkit for the future of the industry!


Women's History Month Spotlight

SIG celebrates diversity and inclusion by highlighting the professional contributions of SIG members for Women's History Month. Here is a round-up of our favorite women authors over the last year to feature!

Lovin’ It: How McDonald’s Happy Meals Saved the SIG Summit

SIG CEO & President Dawn Tiura tells the story of how McDonald’s happy meals turned frowns upside down and saved the SIG Summit.

Sustainable Sourcing 101

This guide provides a basic overview on sustainable sourcing, including links to resources.

New Priorities for Procurement Leaders

CEO of Scanmarket, Betina Nygaard, discusses the new priorities that procurement leaders must adapt to in the post-pandemic workforce.

The Future of Procurement and the Shifting Supply Chains

As we reflect on 2020, the future has to be about possibilities to reshape our supply chains, with lessons from the past unifying ideas to accelerate the recovery and reset needed – for defining the future of work, a thriving planet and equality for all. 

Curbing the Anti-Asian Sentiment Through Globalization

Purvee Kondal shares her personal story and experiences.

Rethink and Rebuild for the New Normal

COVID, climate and social outcry will radically change business and value chain management. How are sustainable procurement teams responding?

Why Procurement Should Adopt Design Thinking Principles

In an industry highly dependent on strong, trusting relationships, the principles of Design Thinking can help Procurement win over your stakeholders.

Getting Optimal Results from Complex Categories: Sourcing Optimization

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Tim Johnson details the power of true sourcing optimization within the organization.

The Future of Procurement

The future of procurement is an organization that is viewed as a partner to the business, generates value beyond traditional measurements, and leverages technology and process optimization to increase strategic focus. 


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Desmond Williams, Digital Marketing Manager

Desmond Williams is the digital marketing coordinator for SIG. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship and a minor in Sociology from The Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. With a background in Marketing and Sales, relationships are at the core of his values.