There are a multitude of organizations, associations, publications, media sites, and thought leaders that play a big part in keeping procurement and supply professionals continuously informed and educated. Here are three very recent announcements that are no doubt helping to push the profession forward.
Smarter Sourcing – Adding to the growing number of excellent procurement media outlets, this new media platform has been launched by LogicSource, a procurement services and technology solutions provider. Intended for sourcing and procurement professionals its focus will be on three objectives: peer-led learning, interactive engagement, and evaluating the profession.
Art of Procurement SpendPros – Art of Procurement announced the official launch of SpendPros, a new on-demand consultancy that “connects businesses with the expertise and market intelligence they need to improve the management of high-impact spend categories without the cost, complexity, and commitment of traditional consultancies.”
Kloepfel-SCMDOJO – Marc Kloepfel announced, via LinkedIn, the acquisition of a majority stake in SCMDOJO, with the goal of establishing it as the premier supply chain academy and expert marketplace. Dr. Muddassir Ahmed is brining “his innovative podcast series and SCMDOJO’s existing resources under this expanded umbrella.” The vision is to create pathways “where skills are leading the edge of industry standards.”
Full Resource Listings
For full listings, please check out the “Procurement Intel” section (menu option, hover over) on the ProcureSearch hub, maintained by Kelly Barner and yours truly, to see invaluable resources that cover need-to-know issues, topics, and solution offerings. Here you will find:
- Associations and organizations that provide the supply and procurement community with options for networking, education, and certification.
- Analysts and communities that provide opportunities to read, discuss and share content and view and participate in learning experiences offered by experienced experts and thought leaders.
- Publications and journals that are offered mostly in digital formats with accompanying websites/media platforms.
- Podcasts (and blogs) that cover the most important topics at the moment.
- Procuretech/Supplytech section that provides updated information to identify and evaluate innovative tech-forward offerings.
Note about the listings: This section is intended to be as comprehensive as possible, so any suggestions for inclusion are eagerly anticipated. Listing resources by categories is always challenging, so please keep in mind that some can easily fall into several. Using a search query is advised if looking for a particular source.
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