Our industry requires a shift in mindset from providers, buyers, AND investors. We need to rethink shareholder value and the...Read More
America Last: Why Trump’s running away from ‘Paris’ is so foolish
The good news is that the clean energy transition is well underway and won’t be stopped by the Trump administration, not in the US and certainly not abroad.Read More
Here Cometh Cognitive Procurement with SAP Ariba and IBM joining forces
We are now seeing real commercial business applications getting serious about their cognitive potential, with the new announcement of SAP Ariba and IBM joining forces to cognify contracting and sourcing processes, as a start.Read More
Facing A Perfect Storm of Disruption. How is the Utility Industry Dealing with Existential Challenges?
In the HfS Blueprint Report for Utility Operations, we take a close look at how you can better find support for business model creation, IT/OT integration and customer experience improvement in engagements.Read More
How a chicken, Clay Christensen, Nikki Beach and a bunch of Utility executives provide a sunny outlook
Derk and Bram crossed the Atlantic to meet the cream of the crop of the Utility industry in Miami for the International Utilities and Energy Conference, hosted by AccentureRead More
How Infosys Seizes the Momentum for Change in Oil & Gas
Time to have a conversation with Robin Goswami and John Ruddy. Robin heads Infosys’ Energy practice in the Americas. John in the president of Noah Consulting, Infosys’ 2015 acquisition that bolsters its capabilities in Oil & Gas.Read More
What will The Procurement As-a-Service Provider Landscape look like in 2020?
Looking further into the future, who will dominate the space in 2020? Three providers are set to remain at the helm for the foreseeable futureRead More
Procurement’s Survival Manifesto on a Knife-Edge as the As-A-Service Model takes hold
The evolution of Procurement As-a-Service solutions is making day-to-day procurement needs become increasingly easy at access in an affordable on-demand model.Read More
Don’t Blame Middle Management for Change Inertia
The big point is change is inevitable. The way a company deals with change will increasingly be a deciding factor for survival and competitive advantage.Read More
Supplier Relationship Management in 2017: It’s all about talent, standardizing processes, and RPA
Supplier Collaboration and the changing nature of the engagement between buyer and supplier is top of mind for many executives. This preempts the rise of Supplier Relationship Management efforts.Read More