Source One Podcast Network

Winners of the ThomasNet.com and Institute for Supply Management 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Star Recognition Program discuss being a millennial in supply chain management and procurement. Together they dispel generational stereotypes, share what attracted them to supply chain, and why it is a fulfilling career path for millennials.

As the Spend Analysis Series nears a close, in this installment of the series we take a look at how to rank spend categories to begin targeting your cost reduction opportunities.

Spend Consultant Jennifer Ulrich outlines important details to consider when grouping data into sourcing categories to create a visual of project areas and leverage opportunities.

In this third installment of the spend analysis how-to series, our spend consultant Jennifer Ulrich explains how to wrangle up decentralized spend data.

Source One spend consultants discuss what you need to know when it comes to conducting a spend analysis and developing cost-reduction strategy out of the information you have gathered.

In the second episode of the Spend Analysis Series, we take a look at the foundational data types to review during a spend analysis, as well as additional factors to consider for developing a larger strategy.

In the first episode of the six part guide to conducting a Spend Analysis, Source One Associate Director and Spend Consultant, Jennifer Ulrich will walk us through how to approach the data collection process of a spend analysis and the pitfalls to avoid when looking accounting data.

An exclusive look at ThomasNet's ISM2016 presentation - exploring the benefits of working with small-midsize suppliers and how to best engage these organizations during the RFx process.

In part two of our conversation with Naseem Malik, Co-chair of ISM2016s People Track and Managing Partner of MRA Global Sourcing, we get an inside look at the exclusive Exec IN Forum.

What breeds success for both employees and their managers in procurement and supply management? We sat down with Scott Ottenheimer, VP of QBE North America to learn more about his ISM2016 presentation titled The Leadership Fast Track, taking a look at the professionals who have raced ahead in their career and their plan for staying there.

This week we welcome Howard Levy, VP of Global Sourcing and Zimmer Biomet and Co-chair for ISM2016s People Track to learn more about his vision for the integral track and gain insights into the panel he will be moderating at the conference entitled Transformation Superchargers: What Private Equity Expects from Sourcing Leaders.

We are only a few weeks away from the premier supply management event of the year: ISM2016! As we keep the Countdown to ISM2016 Podcast Series going, this week Source One's Associate Director, Jennifer Ulrich explores four key concepts for sparking and maintaining supplier engagement throughout the lifecycle of the relationship: initiation, collaboration, communication, and sustentation.

With ISM2016 rapidly approaching, we sat down with Naseem Malik, Co-Managing Partner of MRA Global Sourcing and member of the Conference Leadership Committee. In this first session, we discuss the People Track of ISM2016 and the exciting new presentations geared towards professionals at all career stages.

All too often, procurement and their respective business partners lose touch, leading to less than ideal purchasing decisions and lagging strategic development for the organization. In our fifth installment of the Countdown to ISM2016 Podcast Series, Source One Project Manager Boris Kopylov explains the value of a strong relationship between business stakeholders and procurement.

In this episode of the Countdown to ISM2016 Podcast Series, we will take a look the fatal flaws hiding in your RFP that might be preventing suppliers from participating in your cost reduction initiative. Keep suppliers engaged from the start by following the advice of Source One Analysts, Brian Seipel and Nicole Mahaffey.

The countdown to ISM2016 continues! This week, hear from Source One Project Analyst Liz Skipor on the steps you need to take to establish a successful social media marketing strategy. She explains how to create a campaign aligned to your organization's brand, what metrics to track, and the best practices to keep your campaign gaining traction.

As the Exclusive Sponsor of ISM2016's Exec IN forum, Source One Management Services is gearing up for the premier supply management event with the second installment of the Countdown to ISM2016 Podcast Series. This week's episode is brought to you by Project Analyst Jennifer Engel, sharing best practices for ensuring the success of your cost reduction initiatives. Engels shares tips applicable to even the most complicated spend categories, from properly managing product specifications through effectively communicating with suppliers.

Source One Management Services is the Exclusive Sponsor of ISM2016's Exec IN Forum. Leading up to this premier supply management event, Source One will be featuring insights and best practices from its supply management experts. Today's guest is Project Manager and Professional Services and Marketing Category expert Tracey Horrocks, who shares her tips for mistakes that Marketing Agencies should avoid during the crucial pitch presentation step of the Sourcing Process.

Continuing the Supply Management Recruiting Insider Series, Source One hosts MRA Global Sourcing's Executive Search Consultants Nick Lazarra and Kaitlyn Krigbaum to dive into deeper detail about how the Procurement function is viewed within an organization, and how that extends to the hiring process - including the candidates' view of the marketplace, and the hiring companies'.

Finishing up the first round of the Supply Management Recruiting Insider Series, Ken Gaul, Nick Lazarra, and Kaitlyn Krigbaum discuss the ins and outs of the search and hire process for procurement and strategic sourcing, and how candidates and companies should best position themselves to fill positions and add value in the long-term, including salary expectations and cycle times.