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We are all exposed to and aware of the continuing digital transformation of society and business. Low-cost computing, secure and economic data storage and retrieval, sophisticated sensors and intuitive interface software systems are fundamentally altering how we create, design, produce, distribute, ... Read More

Suppose with me for a moment. Suppose you’re director of procurement at a medium sized manufacturer of control components in the Midwest. You walk into your office one bright Monday morning and say to your digital desktop assistant, “OK, “Bridget”, show me the drawdown on passive components used on ... Read More

Economic cycles are seldom forecast, often misread, and always present. There are macro cycles that affect the national or even global economy, and micro ones that can also support, or play havoc with your business. As a modern purchasing professional, active in managing the supply chain at your com... Read More