Socially Conscious Sourcing (08/20/08)
"In every deliberation we must consider the impact on the seventh generation... even if it requires having skin as thick as the bark of a pine." ~ Great Law of the Iroquois.
Garry Embleton, VP of Strategic Sourcing at Seventh Generation, talks to Helen Clegg about socially conscious sourcing. What are the benefits to companies for sourcing in a more socially conscious way, especially in the current business environment?

Personal Sustainability (07/23/08)
In this The Wave of the Future podcast, we hear about one family’s experience with solar energy, biodiesel and other technologies for living a sustainable lifestyle. Find out how they have offset at least 30,000 pounds of CO2 in the air since 2005. We can all be the change that we want to see in the world.

Plastic Packaging (07/09/08)
The US supply market for rigid plastic food packaging (containers and closures) is a $20 billion industry and is expected to grow at about 6% per annum for the next three years. Although some might think that convenience still trumps sustainability, that's not the whole story. Listen to find out what's happening in this industry and how buyers can keep costs under control.

Practical Strategy and Tactics for Compressed Sourcing (05/21/08)
Two months to assess and source a pool of ten categories or four days to prepare and run an internet negotiation – that’s compressed sourcing. This podcast has plenty of practical tactics and pragmatic strategies that will help to make these “impossible” projects possible. Listen for good ideas that will help your sourcing projects to run more smoothly.

Metal Packaging in the U.S. Food & Beverage Industry (05/07/08)
The US market for metal cans is highly consolidated and competitive, with only three or four suppliers commanding most of the market share. With metal prices skyrocketing, what can buyers do to keep costs under control?

Rethinking U.S. - China Logistics (04/23/08)
Major issues are affecting Trans-Pacific trade, both in the US and in China. Supply chains in China are getting longer as manufacturing companies relocate away from the coastal regions, the rising cost of diesel fuel is biting into road transportation costs, and on top of that there’s the possibility of a West Coast port strike in the US this summer. We highlight tactics that companies can successfully use to save costs even in the current environment.

Accelerating Sourcing (03/26/08)
With pressures mounting on supply management organizations to have a greater impact on the bottom line, the need to achieve better results faster continues to build. In our this Wave of the Future  podcast, we discuss steps that procurement professionals can take to reduce sourcing cycle times even more.

Centers of Excellence(03/12/08)
Setting up a Sourcing Center of Excellence can yield real benefits for a sourcing organization, for relatively little investment.  This podcast will inform you about what a Center of Excellence does, what benefits can be gained, and the practicalities of setting one up.

Where Next for Low Cost Country Sourcing?(02/27/08)
Will Asia remain the sourcing powerhouse of the world? We consider whether other geographic regions might eclipse Asia, such as Eastern Europe, Latin America and perhaps even Africa.

Commidity Risk Management(11/21/07)
What strategies can companies use to protect themselves against recurring spikes in commodity prices and supply volatility? Can a company turn its exposure to risk into competitive advantage? We present an overview of the A.T. Kearney approach to commodity risk management and outline the benefits gained from proactively managing supply risk.