Insights to help you navigate the complex world of private-label partnerships, the circular economy, and mass retail.

Juli Lassow

Apr 10, 20231 min read

Maximizing the Value of Strong Supplier Partnerships

The Sourcing Hero Podcast: Episode 101 After all of the turbulence of the last few years, relationships between procurement and suppliers...

Juli Lassow

Feb 22, 20224 min read

The Circular Economy Project Management Office

You 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 Lassow

Jul 28, 20203 min read

Where Retail Waste Begins

As promised, I’ve started my examination into retail and the Circular Economy. This update, on retail waste, is the first of many different

Juli Lassow

Dec 3, 20184 min read

Just-in-Time Manufacturing

What’s one of the most exciting trends in sourcing? Well, for me, it’s how some companies are using just-in-time manufacturing...

Juli Lassow

Nov 14, 20183 min read

Digitization in the Supply Chain

My goal is to leave you with a framework you can use to: (1) review new ideas you hear about, and (2) evaluate the companies who deliver...

Juli Lassow

Oct 31, 20183 min read

Sourcing of the Future

In the next few articles, I will share my thoughts on how sourcing is likely to change over the next few years..

Juli Lassow

Sep 14, 20182 min read

Who’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...