It is becoming increasingly apparent that a rich seam of opportunity to bring additional value exists within the remit of CPOs and their teams
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What CPOs can do to drive change and add value
‘If done well, procurement will evolve from a position of controller to one of value architect’
Supplier Innovation Days: Three things to consider
Supplier-innovation days shouldn’t be taken lightly – they take a lot of resource and a lot of time to deliver successfully. Here are a few things to think about
The case for blockchain-powered supplier onboarding
Following the discussions of a cross-functional group of procurement chiefs on the use cases for blockchain, this whitepaper examines the potential benefits it could bring around the onboarding of suppliers
Enel eases the onboarding process for startup suppliers
The Italian energy firm has created a catalyst for innovation through a lean version of its supplier qualification process and contract
Inside Ferrero’s Partner to Grow supplier day
At confectionery giant Ferrero, suppliers are central to its strategy for developing in new markets. At its second supplier-innovation day, the company demonstrated exactly why
Mars Accelerator: Takeaways & presentations
Key takeaways and presentations from the SEIC Accelerator at the Mars Wrigley Innovation Center in Chicago, November 2018
Developing a culture of open and external collaboration at Mars
Culture and capabilities were on the cards at our latest Accelerator – this time held at the home of Mars Wrigley on Goose Island, Chicago
Driving patient value with procurement and supplier innovation
Our Accelerator event with UCB demonstrated how supplier innovation can be used to impact digital technologies, advanced manufacturing and, critically, sustainability
For procurement chiefs, the future is closer than you think
At a recent day-long workshop, CPOs turned their gaze to the future of procurement and learned they must begin to prepare immediately
Collaborative innovation at Osram
At Osram’s SEI Day, the SEIC community learned how the German company is formally linking suppliers into its innovation efforts
Building an SEI professional job role
What do you get when you ask a group of execs to ideate through what an SEI professional might look like? A lot of insight, and a fascinating job role…
Ecosystems, collaborative innovation & Pepper the robot
2018’s second Accelerator explored the issues procurement faces when adapting to the digital world. David Rae, Head of the SEIC, takes a look back at the day’s findings
SEIC toolkit: Roadmap creation workshop
To develop a Supplier-Enabled Innovation program, cross-functional goals must be set. Download our latest toolkit to help structure your SEI action plan
Blue-sky thinking at Husqvarna Innovation Expo
The role that procurement and Supplier-Enabled Innovation will play in powering Husqvarna’s future strategy was on full display during the company’s Innovation Expo
Kill ideas and know your suppliers’ R&D budget allocations
Discovering how much of a supplier’s R&D budget is allocated to a buying company can inform SEI’s supplier selection process, according to a recent Procurement Leaders’ workshop
60 seconds in the start-up spotlight
Innovative technologies were on display last week as a group of start-ups pitched to Philips, but what role should procurement play in their assessment?
Inside Bayer’s 2017 Supplier Day
Bayer’s 2017 Supplier Day saw the launch of a new innovation portal and a commitment to working collaboratively and strategically with key partners
Getting to grips with supplier incentivization in SEI
Supplier incentivization within Supplier-Enabled Innovation is complex and fraught with risk. Understanding your suppliers’ needs and not overextending your resources are key to making it a success
Stronger together: improving external and internal collaboration to boost SEI
An effective communications strategy in support of SEI is essential for successful collaboration, and a necessary step in bringing an SEI vision to reality