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
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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
The Italian energy firm has created a catalyst for innovation through a lean version of its supplier qualification process and contract
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
Key takeaways and presentations from the SEIC Accelerator at the Mars Wrigley Innovation Center in Chicago, November 2018
Culture and capabilities were on the cards at our latest Accelerator – this time held at the home of Mars Wrigley on Goose Island, Chicago
Our Accelerator event with UCB demonstrated how supplier innovation can be used to impact digital technologies, advanced manufacturing and, critically, sustainability
At a recent day-long workshop, CPOs turned their gaze to the future of procurement and learned they must begin to prepare immediately
At Osram’s SEI Day, the SEIC community learned how the German company is formally linking suppliers into its innovation efforts
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…
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
To develop a Supplier-Enabled Innovation program, cross-functional goals must be set. Download our latest toolkit to help structure your SEI action plan
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
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
To stay ahead of the competition, companies need to widen their nets and devise ways to seek out innovation from an array of new and different third parties
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?
Bayer’s 2017 Supplier Day saw the launch of a new innovation portal and a commitment to working collaboratively and strategically with key partners
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
An effective communications strategy in support of SEI is essential for successful collaboration, and a necessary step in bringing an SEI vision to reality
Getting your innovation scouting strategy right is difficult, with no single model for all companies to follow. Johnson & Johnson’s Brian McClure walks us through how he handles the process
A recent SEIC Insight Call which looked at Johnson & Johnson’s governance model for long-term, strategic partnerships showed just how much thought must go into the process to get it right