This article was originally published in the Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) Speaks Blog – 12/10/20, featuring LogicSource Managing Partner, Sam Vail.
It is hard to believe 2021 is at our doorstep, and while the immediate future is uncertain,…
As we enter the third month of the COVID-19 pandemic in America, the shock can be felt far and wide by communities and businesses alike. Initially, none of us was sure what the overall global impact would be, which…
It’s a reality of the US workforce that women are underrepresented in almost every industry, especially at the corporate level. Procurement at large is no exception. Though companies that want an edge on their competitors would be wise to…
I’m reminded of the common Field of Dreams misquote, “If you build it, they will come.” All Ray had to do was build the ball field and open the doors, and apparitions of history’s greatest baseball players along with…
Brand vulnerability is the degree to which a brand is exposed to risk. Companies have studied the subject for decades. Whether it’s misalignment of messaging and execution, a crisis of credibility, or a struggle to innovate and stay relevant,…
Important ideas get lost in translation when moving from concept stage to real-world execution. LogicSource believes the best way to align buyer and supplier interests is to embrace the counter-intuitive truths of supply…
One company can’t do it all. That’s why organizations often seek external support for areas outside of their core competency. They work with outside legal counsel, employ advertising agencies, rely on public relations firms and outsource payroll. Allow me…
By Jo Seed, Chief Operating Officer, LogicSource
This article was originally published in the Journal of Corporate Renewal
Disruption is the new norm across the retail industry as retailers pursue the best omnichannel approach to engage with their customers. The…
For Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies, Marketing is a mission-critical function and a major barometer for overall brand health. The same reason we know the names Nike, Budweiser and Kleenex is the reason why Marketing is king within CPG. On…
Time is money. We all know this truism yet how many hours do construction project managers spend per week – outside of their key focus area – on sourcing and procurement? For instance, how much time is spent finding…