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Susan Avery

Susan Avery is a business journalist with 30 years of experience covering the procurement profession.
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Procurement Priorities

Starved for resources?

March 29, 2017
Susan Avery
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Sustainable procurement now has management's attention. But a recent study finds that executives may not be willing to commit the human and financial resources needed for such programs to succeed.
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The window is open for real gains in supplier diversity

February 21, 2017
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Diverse suppliers often have innovative ideas that make them stand out from the crowd. Procurement must use its influence and seek them out.
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As minimum wages rise, procurement must be ready to respond

January 25, 2017
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With 21 U.S. states increasing their minimum wages in 2017, expect to see some suppliers asking for a price hike.
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Procurement: It's time to automate!

December 22, 2016
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Fintech services can free up time for procurement professionals to focus on more strategic tasks.
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Going through a merger? Procurement plays an important role

November 22, 2016
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The procurement department is indispensable when it comes to delivering the savings promised by a corporate merger.
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Tackling the tactical with procurement outsourcing

October 24, 2016
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Outsourcing tactical procurement can help companies focus on adding value.
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Indirect spending worthy of direct attention

September 16, 2016
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If your procurement organization isn't managing your indirect spend, then you're missing out on a significant source of cost savings.
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An ethical supply chain doesn't just happen

August 18, 2016
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An ethical lapse can harm not just a company's reputation but also its bottom line. Chief procurement officers need to make sure they have an ethics policy in place that is up-to-date and well communicated.
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Why risk needs to be top of mind for procurement leaders

July 21, 2016
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"Hoping that your luck holds out" is not a good strategy for managing risk in the supply chain, says a new report.
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Talent supply issue nags at procurement

June 23, 2016
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Procurement leaders are used to dealing with supply shortages. But here's one that's proving to be particularly challenging: the shortage of procurement talent.
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