Future of Sourcing Digital Publication

his essay was written by a student of SIG University as part of the Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP)  program completion requirements. It reflects the insights and knowledge gained through the course curriculum and collaborati...

For decades, procurement has adapted remarkably well to every major technology shift. We learned how to source enterprise software, negotiate perpetual licenses, evaluate Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscriptions, and eventually govern cloud infrastructure through consumption-based commercial models. Each evolution required procurement professionals t...

Artificial intelligence has dominated procurement conversations for a while. While the technology promised better sourcing decisions, greater efficiency and deeper insight, many teams are still struggling with the same challenges: limited bandwidth, fragmented knowledge and intelligence that is already outdated by the time decisions are made. ...

This essay was written by a student of SIG University as part of the Certified Supplier Management Professional (CSMP) program completion requirements. It reflects the insights and knowledge gained through the course curriculum and collabo...

A military-style operating mindset for digital procurement, supplier governance and commercial risk

SaaS renewals are often treated like routine procurement activity.

The business still uses the tool. The supplier has sent the renewal notice. The invoice looks familiar. The contrac...