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The Future of Healthcare in Canada
Many countries in the world are experiencing a demographic shift, resulting in a growing aging population. This trend, coupled with the increased costs of healthcare fueled in part by new technologies and treatments, poses challenges to the way healthcare
International IMP³rove Award: The Next Masters of Innovation - Part 2
The International IMP³rove Award recognizes companies that have demonstrated sustainable growth based on systematic innovation management. Two finalists of the category for large companies were Arcelik, a Turkish manufacturer of household appliances,
International IMP³rove Award: The Next Masters of Innovation - Part 1
The International IMP³rove Award recognizes companies that have demonstrated sustainable growth based on systematic innovation management. The 2015 winner of the category for large companies was Tarkett, a global flooring solutions company. In this podca
How Effective Collaboration Between Procurement and Finance Can Mitigate Supply Chain Risk
As supply chain disruptions increase, organizations are looking for ways to become smarter and recover more quickly from these events. One path is through more effective collaboration among cross-functional teams, especially the procurement and finance de
Transformation in the Telecom Industry
As the pace of disruption in the communications, media, and technology sectors quickens, telecom operators are seeking to overhaul many aspects of their business. In this podcast, Hagen Goetz Hastenteufel and Mirja Telzerow discuss the results of their re
Direct Materials Sourcing: Innovate Your Way to Double-Digit Savings
Innovation is key in today's business environment. In this podcast, Natascha Schijven and Vijay Kasi discuss innovative approaches to sourcing direct materials, including the A.T. Kearney "Request for Solution" approach—a transparent and collaborative t
The Role of CPOs in Times of Change
Being a business leader today requires a multidimensional skillset. In this podcast, Ira Gaberman and Robyn Wright discuss the key skills of leaders and CPOs in times of change. They outline the three spheres in which leaders need to excel—strategic, tr
Social Media for Procurement
What benefits can procurement professionals derive from using social media? In this podcast, Tania Seary, CEO of Procurious, a new social media platform aimed at procurement, supply chain, and logistics professionals, discusses the different ways to lever
Airline Contract Management
Consolidation in the airline industry continues to pose sourcing challenges for procurement professionals. In this podcast, travel sourcing experts Patrick Hoffmann and Scott Gillespie discuss negotiation strategies, including how to deal with ancillary f
Why "Googling" Isn't Good Enough When It Comes To Research
Business research demands the use of a wide range of sources. In this podcast, Helen Clegg makes the case for why Googling is not the best tool when it comes to doing serious business research. Helen outlines the limitations of Google's search and content