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

Aug 28, 20204 min read

Circular Economy Measurements: The Promise of Circulytics

The circular economy is a model that separates economic growth from the consumption of finite resources.

Juli Lassow

Dec 10, 20183 min read

How You Can Seize the Future of Retail

Previously, we’ve taken a look at the key trends shaping the future of retail, and therefore, sourcing.

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...