In the urgent quest for a sustainable future, ‘Partners with Purpose’ programs are emerging as a transformative strategy. Championed by industry leaders like Danone and Unilever, these initiatives seamlessly blend business growth with sustainability, emphasizing the power of supplier collaboration and innovation. Such programs not only set the stage for achieving net-zero emissions but also underscore the potential of genuine supplier engagement in reshaping industries.

In a world where sustainability often feels like a buzzword, one global giant is making it the heart of their mission. Dive into how Danone is not just talking the talk but walking the walk with their transformative ‘Partner For Growth’ initiative. In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, sustainability isn’t just a trend — it’s a vital commitment. Leading the charge in this eco-conscious revolution is Danone, a renowned name in the food industry. Their innovative “Partner For Growth” program stands as a beacon of what genuine supplier engagement can achieve. …

Explore the transformative ‘Ripple Effect’ in business sustainability. Discover how a single corporate action, like a droplet, can create cascading impacts, reshaping entire supply chains. Dive into the power of collaboration, risks, and the path to a greener future. n the vast expanse of corporate sustainability, the ‘ripple effect’ stands…

The shock of COVID-19 has been felt all around the world, and it is having a disruptive impact on global supply chains. …

We are excited, honoured and thrilled that Vizibl has been named a 2020 Gartner Cool Vendor in Sourcing Technology. We pride ourselves on delivering technology that drives collaboration and innovation across the business and their supplier ecosystem. Gartner’s Cool Vendor research highlights interesting, new and innovative vendors, products and services…

An initiative to drive growth through supply innovation doesn’t have to be difficult to start. Pick one supplier, business area or spend category. Start with a pilot, then scale based on what you’ve learned. As Confucius said, “Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.” Seth Rodgers MD at Accenture Innovation in Procurement: How CPOs Can Deliver Value

I’m excited to announce that Alejandro Basso has joined the Vizibl team. Alex will be leading a research project over the next couple of months on “Unlocking the Trapped Value of Supplier Innovation“. The research will combine interviews & surveys with business leaders from large enterprises, their suppliers, all the way to super innovative early-stage startups. We aim to help large companies better understand how they set themselves up as an “innovation partner of choice”.

A couple of weeks ago I attended SAP Ariba Live in Barcelona. I shared the stage with Sean Thompson to discuss Digital Ecosystems and the ability for them to drive speed & innovation. Here’s the follow-up conversation with Sean Thompson (SVP, Business Network and Ecosystem at SAP Ariba) & Yves Mulkers (Founder of 7wData).

Organisations need two things to thrive. Growth and speed. Miss these and you will miss the boat. Today I want to look at how technological advances will enable procurement teams to automate and augment their current transactional workload and allow them to deliver measurable growth and speed. Read any 2018…