Podcasts about procurement operations

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Shearrard Thomas President & CEO, Signage One Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date:  May 27, 2025

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Michelle McDaniel President & CEO  Elite Image Professional Services Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: March 25, 2025

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Stacy Duke Owner Butler Business Products  Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: Dec. 17, 2024

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Helen Callier CEO, PermitUsNow Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: October 22, 2024

ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI platform for business transformation, has announced its most comprehensive set of new AI innovations to date with the Now Platform Xanadu release. The Xanadu release features hundreds of new AI capabilities, expanded partnerships, innovative industry solutions, and ServiceNow AI Agents, all designed to supercharge productivity across the entire enterprise. "Our customers are hungry to put AI to work now and they want more from their GenAI deployments - more productivity, more personalisation, more value," said Jon Sigler, senior vice president, Platform and AI at ServiceNow. "That's why we are laser-focused on delivering a complete, end-to-end platform experience for our customers. The Xanadu release marks a significant step forward for our GenAI roadmap, empowering enterprises to quickly harness the potential of GenAI and drive unprecedented business outcomes without hassle." ServiceNow to unlock 24/7 productivity at massive scale with AI agents ServiceNow announced its plans to integrate Agentic AI into the ServiceNow platform and unlock 24/7 productivity at massive scale across use cases including IT, customer service, procurement, HR, software development, and more. This forward-thinking approach puts AI to work for people by redefining how AI agents collaborate with employees and customers. Using advanced reasoning and grounded in cross-enterprise data through the Now Platform, ServiceNow AI Agents evolve from the more familiar prompt-based activity to deep contextual comprehension, keeping people in the loop for robust oversight and governance. Available this November, the first use cases for Customer Service Management (CSM) AI Agents and IT Service Management (ITSM) AI Agents are expected to reduce mean-time-to-resolution and make live agents more productive. Expanding Now Assist to new mission-critical enterprise functions With the Xanadu release, ServiceNow is addressing critical enterprise needs like security and threat management, where expediency can be the difference in safeguarding IT environments. Now Assist for Security Operations (SecOps), helps boost response times to more quickly contain security threats. With Now Assist, SecOps teams can transfer interactions with AI driven incident summarizations and interactive Q&A to automatically prioritize and respond to each security event. As a result, they can better scale incident response protocols, accelerating the assessment, prioritisation, and response process for critical security threats. ServiceNow is also bringing Now Assist to its Finance and Supply Chain Workflows, available first for Sourcing and Procurement Operations, with more GenAI capabilities to follow. Now Assist for Sourcing and Procurement Operations makes the procurement intake process simple and seamless for submitting requests, which can result in greater compliance and accuracy while minimising friction with fulfilment. Employees can initiate a procurement request or access information through a conversational prompt with Now Assist, removing the need to navigate complex systems. ? Boosting customer agility, enhancing productivity, and improving employee experiences ServiceNow continues to put customer agility at the forefront with Now Assist Skill Kit, a new feature that unlocks the development and deployment of custom GenAI skills and prompts. Additionally, data visualisation generation, chat and email reply generation, change summarisation, and LLM-based proactive prompts, help improve productivity. They break down complexities, enable easier internal collaboration, and help employees work better and faster. Now Assist Skill Kit offers a pro-code experience for partners and customers to create custom GenAI skills for their specific business needs, as well as when they have a use case that isn't yet available out-of-the-box with Now Assist. Skill Kit connects seamlessly to data and knowledge within the Now Platform for enhanced context and accuracy and o...

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Dietrich von Biedenfeld Executive Director of Procurement Operations Houston Community College Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: August 27, 2024

In this special episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Yashar Shahabi, the newly appointed Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at IBS Electronics. With 25 years of experience in the electronic components industry, Yashar's path from engineer to executive leader is a testament to his passion, perseverance, and commitment to innovation. Join us as we explore Yashar's early days in the industry, the lessons he's learned along the way, and the vision he brings to IBS Electronics. Discover how his unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight has shaped his approach to leadership and how he plans to drive growth and success for our global sales and procurement operations. In this candid conversation, Yashar shares his thoughts on the evolving landscape of the electronic components industry, the role of technology in enhancing business processes, and his excitement about joining the IBS family during this transformative period. Tune in to learn more about the man behind the title and how his journey will influence the future of IBS Electronics.

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Tanaz Choudhury CEO & President TanChesGlobal Management, Inc. Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: July 23, 2024

In the wake of the pandemic, healthcare organizations were forced to venture beyond their trusted primary suppliers and into the unknown territory of secondary distributors – and the ripple effects are still being felt today in many healthcare facilities. This week on Power Supply, we sit down with Jody Eastland, Director of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operations at University Health and the newest member of the Power Supply Advisory Group, to identify the challenges and opportunities of navigating today's supply chain landscape. From the challenges of vetting secondary distributors to the delicate balancing act of honoring primary contracts while keeping shelves stocked, Jody offers a candid look at how this shift has impacted the success and bottom lines of supply chain departments nationwide. Tune in for insider tips on building a resilient supply chain in the face of ongoing disruptions and discover why the "old normal" may be a thing of the past! Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for .5 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps10-7 #PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #SecondaryDistributors #PandemicLessons #SupplyChainResilience

Running a college as large as HCC takes a lot of supplies, materials, and services provided by vendors. Today we're going to talk about what vendors are and how being a vendor at HCC works. And we'll meet a few of our vendors.  Host: Todd Duplantis Director, HCCTV Guests: Ledrea Harden, MBA Supplier Analyst, Small Business Development Program, Procurement Operations. George Cosakis Account Executive, Tejas Office Products Greg Williams Honesty Construction Group Web Links: hccs.edu/about-hcc/procurement Procurement Operations/Small Business Development Program Presents: Breakfast Dates and Campus Locations-   Finding Public Sector Procurement Opportunities and learn the benefits of Vendor Registration  July 18, 2024 -9am-10:30am (Acres Homes Campus- Room: ACREHM 121) https://hcc.idloom.events/small-business-development-program-district-vendor-training   Procurement 101 with HCC  July 25, 2024 -9am-10:30am (Eastside Campus- Angela Morales Room:102) https://hcc.idloom.events/procurement-101-with-hcc-sbdp-program-eastside-campus   Learn how to do business with HCC and Register as a Vendor August 1, 2024 - 9am-10:30am (Brays Oaks Campus-BRAYS Room204)  https://hcc.idloom.events/learn-how-to-do-business-with-hcc-and-register-as-a-vendor-brays-oaks-campus   Learn how to do business with HCC and Register as a Vendor August 29,2024 – 12pm to 2pm (Alief Hayes Campus – Auditorium C100) https://hcc.idloom.events/small-business-development-program-district-vendor-training-alief-hayes-campus   Procurement 101 with HCC  September 12,2024 -9am-10:30am (Southwest- Missouri City Campus -MOCC Room:226) https://hcc.idloom.events/small-business-development-program-district-vendor-training-missouri-city-campus   Business over Breakfast with HCC Procurement and Small Business Development Program September 19, 2024 – 9am to 10:30am (District Campus Systems- SYS-2D01 Seminar A) https://hcc.idloom.events/business-over-breakfast-with-hcc-procurement-and-small-business-development-program   Learn how to do business with HCC and Register as a Vendor October 3,2024 – 12pm to 2pm (Coleman Campus- Coleman Auditorium) https://hcc.idloom.events/small-business-development-program-district-vendor-training-Coleman   Procurement Operations/Small Business Development Program Presents:  Lunch and Learn Dates and Campus Locations-   Lunch and Learn with HCC Procurement and Small Business Development Program August 22,2024 – 12pm to 2pm (West Loop Campus - Room: WLOP C108) https://hcc.idloom.events/lunch-and-learn-with-hcc-procurement-and-small-business-development-program Learn how to do Business with HCC and Register as a Vendor August 29,2024 – 12pm to 2pm (Alief Hayes Campus – Auditorium C100) https://hcc.idloom.events/small-business-development-program-district-vendor-training-alief-hayes-campus   Learn how to do Business with HCC and Register as a Vendor October 3,2024 – 12pm to 2pm (Coleman Campus- Coleman Auditorium) https://hcc.idloom.events/small-business-development-program-district-vendor-training-Coleman   tejasoffice.com Hashtags: #smallbusiness #vendors

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Susan Repka Co-Founder, B2G Victory Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: April 23, 2024

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Shurronda Murray Outreach Manager, Metro Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: Feb. 27, 2024

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Sandy Heard President, Prime Waste Solutions Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: Jan. 23, 2024

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: J. Brown Henderson President, Urban Circle Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: Nov. 28, 2023

Emma Harrison, ASCL Business Leadership Specialist, discusses procurement with Kevin Draisey, Head of Procurement Operations for Get Help Buying for Schools, Department for Education.

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Sherronda Scoggins Owner/Founder, KC Events & Florals, LLC Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: Oct. 24, 2023

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Helen Callier President, Bradlink LCC, PermitUsNow Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Jeanette Boleware, MBA, MPM, BSTM Small Business Program Coordinator at Fort Bend Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: Aug. 22, 2023

IT'S OUT!! Today, we are joined with Caty Harrall, the Associate Director for Procurement Operations as our guest to feature in our FIRST EVER VIDEO PODCAST! Caty takes us on a journey of self-discovery where she draws on her personal story of career shifts from entering University with her mind set on pursuing Sports and Exercise Science where it makes a double flip and sets her in a route to graduating with a degree in Anthropology and finally, entering the industry of procurement through a grad scheme. Caty opens up about the how she rose to the occasion and found her ground in the procurement industry and give us a sneak peak into the industry challenges that gets thrown at you in real life.

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Paula Mendoza President & CEO Possible Missions Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: July 25, 2023

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Sandra L. Janak Owner, Managing Member Aspire Sales & Electrical Services, LLC aspiresales.net Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: June 27, 2023

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest:  Liz Lara Carreno Director of Marketing & Program Outreach, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: May 23, 2023

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Fabiola Tillman Vice President, Marketing, Summus Industries Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: April 25, 2023

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Michele Bua Owner/Operator Bua's Bistro Market & Catering Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: March 29, 2023

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. “It's Your Business” was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC. Guest: Joseph Gavin, CTCD Executive Director of Procurement Houston Community College Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program Record date: Feb. 28, 2023

Ms. Tisha Blue-Warren is currently the Industry Liaison for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Procurement Operations (OPO). Her role as the Industry Liaison is to interface with the industry, to the maximum extent practicable, to increase awareness of OPO initiatives and priorities and to provide insight on how to do business with DHS. By trade, Tisha is a seasoned acquisition professional, a contracting officer with over 20 years of experience, and over 10 years of leading people, leading change with a results-driven approach to government contracting and procurement. Previously, she served as an Associate Director for OPO Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Acquisition Division (CWMDAD) where she provided customer support to CWMD Systems Support Division (SSD) and served as the principal business advisor providing oversight for all SSD acquisition program procurements from the cradle to the grave for Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) detection devices, Minor Construction, Architect-Engineer, Inter/Intra Agency Agreements (IAAs) and Advisory & Assistance Services (A& AS) contracts. Tisha obtained her B.S. in Political Science from Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC, and her M.A. degree in Computer Resources Information Management from Webster University, St. Louis, MO. She is also an active member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Sorority. Learn more about DHS-OPO and the work they do: https://www.dhs.gov/office-chief-procurement-officer Email: OPOIndustryLiaison@hq.dhs.gov DHSOSDBU@hq.dhs.gov. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/support

Ms. Tisha Blue-Warren is currently the Industry Liaison for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Procurement Operations (OPO). Her role as the Industry Liaison is to interface with the industry, to the maximum extent practicable, to increase awareness of OPO initiatives and priorities and to provide insight on how to do business with DHS. By trade, Tisha is a seasoned acquisition professional, a contracting officer with over 20 years of experience, and over 10 years of leading people, leading change with a results-driven approach to government contracting and procurement. Previously, she served as an Associate Director for OPO Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Acquisition Division (CWMDAD) where she provided customer support to CWMD Systems Support Division (SSD) and served as the principal business advisor providing oversight for all SSD acquisition program procurements from the cradle to the grave for Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) detection devices, Minor Construction, Architect-Engineer, Inter/Intra Agency Agreements (IAAs) and Advisory & Assistance Services (A& AS) contracts. Tisha obtained her B.S. in Political Science from Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC, and her M.A. degree in Computer Resources Information Management from Webster University, St. Louis, MO. She is also an active member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Sorority. Learn more about DHS-OPO and the work they do: https://www.dhs.gov/office-chief-procurement-officer Email: OPOIndustryLiaison@hq.dhs.gov DHSOSDBU@hq.dhs.gov. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/support

Ransom Miller, III is the founder and chairman of Project GiveBack, a community service organization based in Washington DC. Project GiveBack's primary program is The Annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution which has provided over 23,000 grocery baskets since 1995. Other programs coordinated by Project GiveBack include: The Children's Book + Toy Drive, which provides books and toys for children; The Computer Sponsor Program, which has assisted schools and community organizations in the acquisition of Computers; The Annual Back 2 School Supply and Backpack Drive, which provides grade appropriate supplies to at risk children; The Support Effort which provides food and supplies to those dealing with homelessness; and the Children's Easter Celebration, which provides a provides a safe and fun activity for local children. The target demographic for all programming is low income, underprivileged families with a specific focus on children. In other community service efforts, Ransom impacts his hometown community of Oklahoma City through a partnership with Bethlehem Star Baptist Church via The Ransom Miller, III Scholarship Fund a college scholarship for graduating high school seniors. Since its inception, the scholarship fund has awarded over $40,000 in scholarships. Ransom has served in the deacon ministries at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Washington, DC and Refuge Baptist Assembly in Beltsville, Maryland. He an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Omega Chapter. Ransom also served on the board of directors for the Washington, DC Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants from 1996-2002. Professionally, Ransom is a proven executive with over 29 years of professional services and industry experience. He is currently a Managing Director with Ernst & Young, a global consulting firm, leading client services in Finance and Business Transformation. Prior to his current role he held multiple leadership positions at Fannie Mae including Director of Finance Transformation, Director of REMIC and MBS Tax Reporting, Director of Procurement Operations as well as leading some of the company's largest strategic initiatives. Prior to his employment with Fannie Mae, Ransom served in the KPMG Structured Finance Group, matriculating from consultant to Director. Ransom is a proud alumnus of Howard University where he excelled in academics and athletics being named to the Academic All-America Team, Golden Key National Honor Society, 1992 Sheridan All-American (Third Team) and All Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (First Team). Ransom resides in Washington, DC with his wife HarDisha and sons Ransom IV and Harrison.

Join us on this week's episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast as we conclude National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) with a CNA Chill & Chat with Daniel Smrokowski, a Special Olympics athlete and Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger. Daniel is  an award-winning and veteran podcaster, columnist, and an acclaimed advocate who tells disability stories on his groundbreaking, global platform Special Chronicles.  You may recall that Daniel previously recorded a short video and participated in a webinar with CNA's Sonia Dziubek, AVP, Procurement Operations & Innovation.  Daniel will talk about disability inclusion and equity, including his work with Special Olympics, his job as a Service Ambassador with United Airlines, and his participation in Bridge, United's business resource group, which connects people of all abilities.  AVID's Chill & Chat is a relaxed format which allows their members to be active participants in the conversation. We will start with a brief discussion to introduce Daniel, and will then provide time for their members to ask Daniel questions.  Listen, Subscribe, and Find the ShowNotes & Links to this week's podcast episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/podcast498 Watch the livestream video episode on YouTube: ….. Stay up to date and join the community by subscribing! Follow us on social media @specialchronicles New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Check out our podcasts on http://SpecialChronicles.com or search for @SpecialChronicles wherever you get your podcasts! Become a supporter of our work and Support This Podcast: http://SpecialChronicles.com/give ….. The post CNA Chill & Chat with Daniel Smrokowski (Ep.498) first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Andrea Oswald is Union Pacific's General Director for Procurement Operations and Supplier Diversity. Union Pacific is one of America's largest railroad companies, connecting 23 states by rail and acti

Andrea Oswald is Union Pacific's General Director for Procurement Operations and Supplier Diversity. Union Pacific is one of America's largest railroad companies, connecting 23 states by rail and acti

Women in Chemical's Kylie and Amelia interview Stepan's Sneha Thakur, Global Director - Contract Manufacturing and Procurement Operations, for Woman of the Week 12/27/2021.

Need to onboard a supplier? Email Nick.Need to update a supplier tax ID? Email Nick.Need to update a supplier bank account? Email Nick.Nick has a lot of supplier onboarding and update requests. Some of them have all the info he needs. Most of them require an email back requesting more info. And too many require a third, fourth or fifth email back to the requestor or supplier.Everyone on the Panasonic procure-to-pay team (not just Nick) knew this wasn't the most efficient system. It made sense at one point, but now there are much more efficient solutions that can eliminate inefficient manual processes.During this podcast, Nick Ponzo, Head of Procurement Operations at Panasonic, walks through the changes they made and provide recommendations on how companies in a similar situation can begin eliminating manual processes in their operations.The podcast includes a discussion on:Email-based manual supplier management is, by nature, not secureHow to bring control to ad hoc supplier decision makingWhat apexportal could do that 20 other vendors couldn'tRFP recommendations for a supplier management solutionPlus, Q&A with NickWebinar slides: https://bit.ly/37N0nYeWebinar video: https://www.apexanalytix.com/video-get-straight-pointSpeakers: Nicholas Ponzo, Head of Procurement Operations at PanasonicDanny Thompson, SVP, Market & Product Strategy at apexanalytix

On this episode of the Sourcing Landscape Podcast, Dawn sits down with Edmund Zagorin, Founder and CEO of BidOps Inc., the first company to use artificial intelligence to fully automate supplier negotiations. Listen in to hear Edmund's thoughts on the future of Procurement and how Procurement can align itself with the CFO and C-Suite to transform itself from a cost center into a driver of cost savings. Learn more about BidOps >> Download the whitepaper >>

With the advent of technology, it has become imperative for procurement experts to implement automated technologies and streamline processes.

Advancement in automated technologies pertaining to procurement has brought about a lot of positive changes in the procurement and supply chain industry.

Businesses have learned much in the last year about what can go wrong with modern supply chains in the face of an unexpected shock. On this episode of Commercial Insights with Regions Bank, we talk with Carl Lund, Head of Procurement Operations and Supply Chain Management about supply chain vulnerabilities and how to shore them up. We'll discuss valuable approaches and steps supply chain leaders can take to make sure your company is ready for future disruption, no matter what form it takes.

Leader OnBoarding’s Managing Partner, Linda Reese, talks with Denis Scherf of Fresenius Medical Care North America. In this interview, they discuss how Denis successfully transitioned into his current role as Vice President of Procurement Operations. By using a structured onboarding process, and remaining transparent with his team and stakeholders, he has become a respected leader who drives results.

On this weeks episode we are joined by Joselina Peralta, VP of Global Supply Chain and Procurement Operations at Troy Corporation. Joselina has in-depth knowledge of extensive network within consumer products, chemicals and pharma industries. She is an inspirational, value-focused leader with a progressive cross-functional career path in Global Supply Chain Logistics, Procurement, Project Management and Customer Centricity. In this episode we discuss, the challenges in regulatory supply chain, what it takes to be a leader in a time of disruption and strategic partnerships. Read more at https://www.supplychaindigital.com/ (https://www.supplychaindigital.com/)