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Role Of Procurement In Organizations
19 Feb 2021

Role Of Procurement In Organizations

Joseph_George

Head of Procurement

High-performing procurement drives innovation, manages supply risk, and upholds ethics. Collaborating with suppliers, companies like Toyota and Tesla gain strategic advantage, ensuring resilience, cost efficiency, and competitive differentiation in complex markets.

Pharma Blister Security & Branding
12 Feb 2021

Pharma Blister Security & Branding

Colin_Reed

Independent Consultant

Printed and colored Cold Form Foil (CFF) offers pharmaceutical companies a low-cost, effective solution to enhance brand recognition, patient confidence, and anti-counterfeit protection, though it remains underutilized outside India.

US Specialty Chemical Landscape And Drivers
10 Feb 2021

US Specialty Chemical Landscape And Drivers

Stephen_Friedewald

Founder and Chief Consultant (Jul 2016 - Present)

The US Gulf Coast petrochemical sector offers $750 B opportunity driven by shale gas, low-cost feedstock, and capacity expansion. Growth areas include commodity sourcing, importing, trading, and brokering, supported by evolving technology, regional production shifts, and global demand.

Fertilizers – An Essential Ingredient for the Future
28 Jan 2021

Fertilizers – An Essential Ingredient for the Future

CMT_Britto

Independent Director (Nov 2017 - Apr 2022)

Fertilizers, especially nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash, are crucial for global food production. With rising demand, sustainable and efficient fertilizer use, including specialty and green ammonia, will be key to boosting yields and protecting soil health.

Procurement Tech: Alice in Wonderland
02 Dec 2020

Procurement Tech: Alice in Wonderland

Kartik_Shankar

Global Procurement Director for Packaging

Alice’s journey illustrates procurement digitization: new tools promise solutions but create complexity. Success requires aligning technology with organizational priorities, culture, and capabilities rather than blindly following trends or advisors.