It’s a good question. We often see these terms used interchangeably, but there are some concrete differences between Procurement and Purchasing such that we think they are two different practices, each with their own set of concerns and skills. We thought we’d take it...
Written by Melissa Clow. This guest post first appeared on Kinaxis' industry blog, The 21st Century Supply Chain. Over the years we have discussed the topic of women in Supply Chain at length on our blog. But to be honest, I haven’t heard much lately and I wonder what...
Nowadays, hiring managers at companies – as well as, more and more, recruiters – are using sophisticated Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to “filter” job applicants. If you’re resume’s missing a keyword, or if there’s a piece of text or tables in the document...
We want to point our readers to a fascinating story this week in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business. Marina Strauss wrote a detailed report on the 2014 buyout of beloved Canadian brand Tim Horton’s and what it holds for the company’s culture and prospects...
Work looks a lot different in the 21st century than it did a generation ago. Millennials are privileging flexibility and work/life balance more than their forebears, and companies are adopting more flexible hiring models like contingent (contract) staffing more...
One of the biggest stories in the world of Supply Chain and Procurement talent over the past few years has been the emerging importance of Soft Skills. Time was, the business world saw Supply Chain and Procurement as highly analytical fields, where the ability...
Here’s a career topic that doesn’t get a lot of attention, especially in Canada: relocating for job opportunities. When to do it, when it might be worth it, and why people are afraid to do it. For whatever reason, moving for job opportunities isn’t as...
This guest post comes from Fronetics, a boutique marketing firm focused on the Supply Chain and Logistics industries. Written by Frank Cavallero. The evolution of driverless robotic vehicles continues unabated. But what will it take for them to overtake certain...
We love to stay on top of developments in both talent and Procurement. Both worlds are on the move, with new tech and new models of purchasing and employment supplanting their twentieth-century equivalents. We found out about a new company that could be a...