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Building Governance and Supplier Value in Road Transportation Procurement

Jun 25, 2026 | Management, Governance | Compliance, Management Consulting, Procurement, Sourcing, Spend Management, Supplier Negotiations, Supplier Performance

This essay was written by a student of SIG University as part of the Certified Supplier Management...

The Role of Ongoing Monitoring in Third Party Risk Management

Jun 11, 2026 | Third-Party Risk Management, Governance | Compliance, Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Management, Third-Party Management
Developing as a Sourcing Professional: Lessons from the CSP Program

Jun 4, 2026 | Sourcing, Procurement
The Evolution of Outsourcing: From Cost Reduction to Value Creation

Jun 2, 2026 | Outsourcing, Outsourcing Operations, Procurement, Sourcing, Uncategorized
Procurement’s Prism: Illuminating the Dark Side

May 28, 2026 | Management, Outsourcing, Procurement, Sourcing

Building Governance and Supplier Value in Road Transportation Procurement

Jun 25, 2026 | Management, Governance | Compliance, Management Consulting, Procurement, Sourcing, Spend Management, Supplier Negotiations, Supplier Performance

This essay was written by a student of SIG University as part of the Certified Supplier Management...

The Limits of Generic LLMs in RFP Workflows: How SaaS solutions with purpose-built AI can produce more fruitful new business pursuits

Jun 22, 2026 | AI / Digitalization, Management, Operations, Procurement
Rethinking Pharma Procurement Starts With Contracts

Jun 17, 2026 | Procurement
From Automation to Transformation: Applying Intelligent Process Automation in Strategic Procurement

Jun 16, 2026 | AI / Digitalization, Business Process, Innovation, Process-Specific, Procurement
Developing as a Sourcing Professional: Lessons from the CSP Program

Jun 4, 2026 | Sourcing, Procurement

The Role of Ongoing Monitoring in Third Party Risk Management

Jun 11, 2026 | Third-Party Risk Management, Governance | Compliance, Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Management, Third-Party Management

This essay was written by a student of SIG University as part of the Certified Third-Party Risk...

The Evolution of Outsourcing: From Cost Reduction to Value Creation

Jun 2, 2026 | Outsourcing, Outsourcing Operations, Procurement, Sourcing, Uncategorized
Procurement’s Prism: Illuminating the Dark Side

May 28, 2026 | Management, Outsourcing, Procurement, Sourcing
Supplier Relationship Governance as a Foundation for Operational Success

May 28, 2026 | Management, Performance Management, Procurement, Risk Management, Risk Management, Sourcing, Sourcing Management, Supplier Negotiations, Supplier Performance
Supplier Negotiations: Your Brand Matters

May 12, 2026 | Management, Outsourcing, Procurement, Sourcing

Building Governance and Supplier Value in Road Transportation Procurement

Jun 25, 2026 | Management, Governance | Compliance, Management Consulting, Procurement, Sourcing, Spend Management, Supplier Negotiations, Supplier Performance

This essay was written by a student of SIG University as part of the Certified Supplier Management...

From Automation to Transformation: Applying Intelligent Process Automation in Strategic Procurement

Jun 16, 2026 | AI / Digitalization, Business Process, Innovation, Process-Specific, Procurement

This essay was written by a student of SIG University as part of the Certified Intelligent...

The $184B Procurement Problem: Why Legacy Systems Are Failing Supply Chains — and What Comes Next

Apr 28, 2026 | AI / Digitalization, Innovation, Sourcing
Building Automation Momentum Through Incremental Progress

Apr 22, 2026 | Business Process, Innovation, Management
Procurement Leadership in Volatile Markets

Apr 21, 2026 | Uncategorized, Innovation, Management, Procurement
Procurement’s AI Inflection Point: The Rise of Model Context Protocols

Mar 18, 2026 | AI / Digitalization, Innovation, Procurement

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Building Governance and Supplier Value in Road Transportation Procurement

Jun 25, 2026 | Management, Governance | Compliance, Management Consulting, Procurement, Sourcing, Spend Management, Supplier Negotiations, Supplier Performance

This essay was written by a student of SIG University as part of the Certified Supplier Management...

The Role of Ongoing Monitoring in Third Party Risk Management

Jun 11, 2026 | Third-Party Risk Management, Governance | Compliance, Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Management, Third-Party Management
AI Without Governance Is Procurement’s Biggest Risk

May 26, 2026 | AI / Digitalization, Governance | Compliance, Procurement
Applying Third-Party Risk Management Principles in a Public Sector Procurement Environment

May 6, 2026 | Third-Party Management, Risk Assessment, Vendor Management
Sourcing’s Hidden Risk: Dirty Data in the AI Era

Mar 25, 2026 | AI / Digitalization, Governance | Compliance, Sourcing

The Limits of Generic LLMs in RFP Workflows: How SaaS solutions with purpose-built AI can produce more fruitful new business pursuits

Jun 22, 2026 | AI / Digitalization, Management, Operations, Procurement

Business development teams are on the hot seat these days, working at capacity (or in some cases,...

Supplier Communication – Setting Expectations and Creating a Successful Relationship and Communication Plan

Apr 29, 2026 | Procurement Policies, Policies, Procurement, Responsible Sourcing, Sourcing, Sourcing Management, Supplier Performance

This essay was written by a student of SIG University as part of the Certified Sourcing...

Sustainability in the Supply Chain: A Critical Approach for the Future

Sep 17, 2025 | ESG, Procurement, Procurement Policies, Responsible Sourcing, Risk Management
Sustainable Procurement Strategies for Modern Supply Chains

Aug 5, 2025 | ESG, Procurement, Sourcing
Innovations in Value Chain Impact: Empowering Communities Through Inclusive Business Strategies

Jun 13, 2025 | Supplier Diversity, FOS Awards, Responsible Sourcing, Sustainability Initiatives
Innovations in Value Chain Impact: Redefining Sourcing for a Sustainable Future

Jun 5, 2025 | Sustainability Initiatives, AI in Procurement, FOS Awards, Responsible Sourcing

Your Procurement Hiring Process Is Broken—And It’s Costing You More Than You Think

May 14, 2026 | Operations, Management, Procurement, Talent Management

In a world where AI is accelerating decisions, most organizations are still hiring procurement...

Bridging the Gap Between Supply Chain Teams and the Executive Suite

Mar 20, 2026 | Operations, Management, Talent Management
Can AI Unmask Workplace “Mean Girls” and Transform HR to Foster Merit-Based Workplaces?

Sep 18, 2025 | AI / Digitalization, Management, Talent Management
AI Readiness in Procurement: Essential Human Skills for a Digitally-Driven Future

Aug 28, 2025 | AI / Digitalization, Procurement, Talent Management
Navigating Change: The Overlooked Transformation

Aug 18, 2025 | Talent Optimization, Change Management, Talent Management

Featured Authors

Deanna Vanston

Procurement Business Partner

Deanna Vanston’s experience spans the energy and industrial sectors, where she has successfully led sourcing efforts, optimized processes, and contributed to impactful operational improvements.

Ben Roome

Co-founder and Consultant, Ethical Resolve

Ben Roome, PhD, is a co-founder and consultant at Ethical Resolve, a consultancy that specializes in responsible AI and AI governance practices.

Purvee Kondal

COO, In Residence with the American Luxury Portfolio Group

Purvee Kondal is a seasoned Procurement executive with over 20 years of experience leading transformational changes at notable organizations, including Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, and more.

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Innovations in Value Chain Impact: Empowering Communities Through Inclusive Business Strategies

by Ashley Carter | Jun 13, 2025 | Supplier Diversity, FOS Awards, Responsible Sourcing, Sustainability Initiatives

As global supply chains face mounting pressure to become more resilient and socially responsible,...

Innovations in Value Chain Impact: Redefining Sourcing for a Sustainable Future

by Ashley Carter | Jun 5, 2025 | Sustainability Initiatives, AI in Procurement, FOS Awards, Responsible Sourcing
Beyond the Checklist: How Innovators Are Transforming Third-Party Risk in the Supply Chain

by Ashley Carter | May 23, 2025 | Third-Party Risk Management, FOS Awards
Shaping the Future: Why the Sourcing Profession Matters More Than Ever

by Liz Mantovani | Apr 25, 2025 | FOS Awards, Innovation, Procurement, Sourcing

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Building Governance and Supplier Value in Road Transportation Procurement

by Nayara Miranda | Jun 25, 2026 | Management, Governance | Compliance, Management Consulting, Procurement, Sourcing, Spend Management, Supplier Negotiations, Supplier Performance

This essay was written by a student of SIG University as part of the Certified Supplier Management Professional (CSMP) program completion requirements. It reflects the insights and knowledge gained through the course curriculum and collaborative learning experience....

The Limits of Generic LLMs in RFP Workflows: How SaaS solutions with purpose-built AI can produce more fruitful new business pursuits

by Steve Karp | Jun 22, 2026 | AI / Digitalization, Management, Operations, Procurement

Business development teams are on the hot seat these days, working at capacity (or in some cases, beyond) to hunt for opportunities, score them to determine which to pursue, and crank out winning proposals to keep the pipeline full of new work. As our own...

Rethinking Pharma Procurement Starts With Contracts

by Nithin Mummaneni | Jun 17, 2026 | Procurement

Pharma procurement is usually framed as a supply chain issue. APIs, cold chain logistics, raw materials, manufacturing capacity. That framing misses a large part of where money actually moves. A meaningful share of spend flows through outsourced research and...

From Automation to Transformation: Applying Intelligent Process Automation in Strategic Procurement

by Devanshu Rathore | Jun 16, 2026 | AI / Digitalization, Business Process, Innovation, Process-Specific, Procurement

This essay was written by a student of SIG University as part of the Certified Intelligent Automation Professional (CIAP) program completion requirements. It reflects the insights and knowledge gained through the course curriculum and collaborative learning...

The Role of Ongoing Monitoring in Third Party Risk Management

by Swati Kaushal | Jun 11, 2026 | Third-Party Risk Management, Governance | Compliance, Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Management, Third-Party Management

This essay was written by a student of SIG University as part of the Certified Third-Party Risk Management 3PRM program completion requirements. It reflects the insights and knowledge gained through the course curriculum and collaborative learning experience. ...