Juli LassowApr 10, 20231 min readMaximizing the Value of Strong Supplier PartnershipsThe Sourcing Hero Podcast: Episode 101 After all of the turbulence of the last few years, relationships between procurement and suppliers...
Juli LassowFeb 22, 20224 min readThe Circular Economy Project Management OfficeYou don’t need to ‘boil the ocean’ when it comes to building and implementing circular strategies. The key is to start and build momentum.
Juli LassowJul 28, 20203 min readWhere Retail Waste BeginsAs promised, I’ve started my examination into retail and the Circular Economy. This update, on retail waste, is the first of many different
Juli LassowFeb 19, 20193 min readRunning full speed ahead – or for the hills?Vetting prospective suppliers is part art, part science. To do it well, you’ll need to navigate in the gray...
Juli LassowOct 5, 20183 min readVetting Prospective Suppliers: Red FlagsVetting prospective suppliers is part art, part science. To do it well, you’ll need to navigate in the gray and calculate in black and white
Juli LassowOct 2, 20182 min readThe Unfair Competitive AdvantageAs part of your vetting, you’ve asked your prospective supplier some questions, as well as a few more and a few more. But now what?
Juli LassowSep 21, 20183 min readThe Quality of Your PartnersBefore you vet, take some time to clearly define what you expect in terms of production (or what your customers will expect...
Juli LassowSep 14, 20182 min readWho’s Your Maker?So now, it’s time to learn what the supplier does. This means you’ll examine: (1) the supplier’s product development process, and...
Juli LassowSep 7, 20183 min readSupplier Vetting, Made EasyWhen you know who your supplier is, what they do, and how they do it, you’ll not only help keep your business on track...
Juli LassowAug 10, 20183 min readWhat Gets Measured, Gets ImprovedThis assessment will help you: (1) set expectations to improve supplier results, or (2) make the decision to part ways.
Juli LassowAug 6, 20182 min readThe Definition of Success (Metrics) In this article, you’ll discover how to translate those values into measures of supplier success.
Juli LassowJul 13, 20183 min readDating for Business? Supplier Relationships, Part 2When it comes to building relationships in business, the approach I like combines the variety of candidates you see on “The Bachelor”...