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Artificial Intelligence Essentials
Artificial Intelligence is the topic of many business conversations in which the fantasy is of intelligent robots doing more work with less time and resources. Not all of the promises related to AI are unfounded. Read this eBook to learn how AI’s potential can transform procurement.
The COO of ConnXus shares how he is implementing the best practices learned in SIG University's Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional program to mitigate cybersecurity risk for his clients.
Here's your weekly update on the latest thought leadership, networking events and training with SIG.
Free Whitepaper: The Strategic Sourcing Lifecycle
Regardless of the specific definition that is chosen, strategic sourcing is a process that is designed, and employed, to maximize the value of each purchase made by the company. It is an evolving process that matures and adapts as the needs of the organization change.
Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact On Procurement and Supply Chain
Read how GEP is breaking down some of the essential AI concepts and showcasing the game-changing applications that they believe are most relevant in procurement and the supply chain.
It’s hard to believe that we’re already halfway through 2019! Take a moment to reflect on the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year. Whether you’re on track to accomplish those goals or have some catching up to do, SIG is here to help you close out Q2 with opportunities to win a professional award, join a webinar from the comfort of your desk and get the presentation anthology from our latest Global Executive Summit.
Awards Deadline Extension
Due to heightened interest in the second-annual Future of Sourcing Awards, the deadline to submit a nomination has been extended to June 7. You can nominate yourself or your colleagues for an individual award or submit a nomination for a team award in one of eight categories.
There is no entry fee and the application process is easy. Visit the Future of Sourcing Awards website for more details and to see the 2018 winners. If you need help with your submission, reach out to the SIG Awards team at awards@sig.org.
SIG has appointed a panel of 18 judges to review the entries. Finalists will be announced in August and the winners will be revealed in a special ceremony at the SIG Fall Global Executive Summit in October.
Here's your weekly update on the latest thought leadership, networking events and training with SIG.
Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Procurement and Supply Chain
Read how GEP is breaking down some of the essential AI concepts and showcasing the game-changing applications that they believe are most relevant in procurement and the supply chain.
Artificial Intelligence is the topic of many business conversations where often the fantasy is of intelligent robots doing more work with less time and resources. Not all of the promises related to AI are unfounded. Read this eBook to learn how AI’s potential can transform procurement.
Future of Sourcing continues the "Women in Global Sourcing series" with Tracy Scheid. Tracy is the Vice President of Operations at Workspend. She is a strategic and results-oriented leader with over 30 years of experience aligning business goals with talent acquisition strategies.
Here's your weekly update on the latest thought leadership, networking events and training with SIG.
Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Procurement and Supply Chain
Read how GEP is breaking down some of the essential AI concepts and showcasing the game-changing applications that they believe are most relevant in procurement and the supply chain.
Which sourcing innovation practices are yielding the best outcomes for your enterprise peers? Participate in the Pinnacle Model™ study for a complimentary summary of the findings.
Here's your weekly update on the latest thought leadership, networking events and training with SIG.
Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Procurement and Supply Chain
Read how GEP is breaking down some of the essential AI concepts and showcasing the game-changing applications that they believe are most relevant in procurement and the supply chain.
Your suppliers’ risks are your risks. It’s time to develop a comprehensive risk management program that protects your brand, customers, and bottom line in a world where global supply chains are symbiotically intertwined and interdependent.
Join SIG and top industry leaders May 16 for a full day of top-notch thought leadership. The stars of the western part of the United States are coming together in Bellevue, Washington.
Here's your weekly update on the latest thought leadership, networking events and training with SIG.
This Month at SIG
If your April was full of showers (real or figurative), we hope you can seize the opportunity this month to make things bloom and reap the benefits of your hard work. Read about the important things happening at SIG in May to give you a boost.
Artificial Intelligence is the topic of many business conversations where often the fantasy is of intelligent robots doing more work with less time and resources. Not all of the promises related to AI are unfounded. Read this eBook to learn how AI’s potential can transform procurement.
Thought Leadership Webinar - Gaining Control, While Improving Quality, of your Contingent Workforce Program
Join SIG and VectorVMS June 4 at 1pm ET for a webinar to learn how to look at your contingent workforce program more strategically -- no matter where you are in the maturity of your program.
Which sourcing innovation practices are yielding the best outcomes for your enterprise peers? Participate in the Pinnacle Model™ study for a complimentary summary of the findings.
You know the saying…April showers bring May flowers, and May happens to be my favorite month of the year. With the flowers blooming, the humidity low (at least where I am in Mid-Atlantic US) and more hours of sunlight to enjoy, I can’t help but get excited for the start of May. If your April was full of showers (real or figurative), I hope you can seize the opportunity this month to make things bloom and reap the benefits of your hard work. Here are a few important things happening at SIG in May to give you a boost.
FUTURE OF SOURCING AWARDS NOMINATION DEADLINE IS MAY 15
Speaking of reaping the rewards of your work, have you considered submitting a nomination to win a Future of Sourcing Award? We are accepting nominations until May 15 to honor and celebrate individuals and organizations that show innovation, leadership and transformation in areas that are critical to the sourcing industry. The 2019 Awards will bring together some of the brightest minds in the industry to create a truly remarkable experience.
Has your team made a successful impact toward moving our industry forward? Consider submitting a nomination to recognize their achievements with a Future of Sourcing Award! The team awards recognize companies who are fundamentally influencing the world of sourcing in new and innovative ways. There are also individual award categories to honor the personal accomplishments of sourcing professionals.
Here's your weekly update on the latest thought leadership, networking events and training with SIG.
The Strategic Sourcing Lifecycle
Regardless of the specific definition that is chosen, strategic sourcing is a process that is designed, and employed, to maximize the value of each purchase made by the company. It is an evolving process that matures and adapts as the needs of the organization change.
Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Procurement and Supply Chain
Artificial Intelligence is the topic of many business conversations where often the fantasy is of intelligent robots doing more work with less time and resources. Not all of the promises related to AI are unfounded. Read this eBook to learn how AI’s potential can transform procurement.
Thought Leadership Webinar - When it Comes to Sourcing, ERPs Can’t Do It All: Here’s How Modular Software Solutions Help
Join SIG and Bonfire May 2 at 1pm ET for a webinar to learn how out-of-box sourcing solutions can be leveraged to support traditional ERPs, and avoid unwanted risk.
Suplari invites finance and procurement leaders to take their Recession Survey. Share your thoughts and receive indispensable analysis and strategies to recession-proof your organization.
Kelly Bengston is Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer at Starbucks. Kelly is responsible for enhancing Starbucks enterprise-wide functional strategic sourcing and supplier relationships, creating consistent global sourcing processes, developing a sourcing talent management program and building a values-based approach to working with suppliers across all categories of the business.
Kelly has held numerous leadership positions during her 8-plus years with Starbucks. Most recently, Kelly served as Vice President of Starbucks Global Supply Chain’s Strategy & Deployment team, a new team created under Kelly to support Starbucks supply chain’s aspirations of becoming digitized, strategically aligning resources against priorities and building capabilities through long-term capacity planning and supply chain intelligence.
Prior to joining Starbucks, Kelly gained broad experience in packaging, product development, manufacturing, and project management at Macy’s, Bensussen Deutsch, Cranium and Hasbro. She enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with her family. Her favorite Starbucks beverage is Nitro Cold Brew.
Can you share a little more about your day-to-day role and responsibilities as the Chief Procurement Officer for Starbucks?
I am fortunate to have an amazing job, working for an amazing company. My day-to-day is filled with connecting with great partners and suppliers to deliver products and services to our stores and customers.
SIG Speaks Weekly Briefing - June 17
Here's your weekly update on the latest thought leadership, networking events and training with SIG.
Artificial Intelligence Essentials
Artificial Intelligence is the topic of many business conversations in which the fantasy is of intelligent robots doing more work with less time and resources. Not all of the promises related to AI are unfounded. Read this eBook to learn how AI’s potential can transform procurement.
Unconditional Procurement with Cybersecurity
The COO of ConnXus shares how he is implementing the best practices learned in SIG University's Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional program to mitigate cybersecurity risk for his clients.