Gordon Donovan

Jan 9, 2025 | community.sap.com | Gordon Donovan

This month the reports emphasize the growing importance of supply chain visibility, with a particular focus on sub-tier risks and geopolitical concerns. It also discusses the transformative potential of AI in procurement, noting that over a third of organizations are already investing in this technology. Significant shifts in working capital management, the trend towards nearshoring and friendshoring in supply chains, and the expanding size of the global gig economy.

Dec 6, 2024 | community.sap.com | Gordon Donovan

A really full month with lots to consider. Overall what I get from these reports is that the procurement and supply chain landscape for 2025 is characterized by significant shifts driven by geopolitical instability and technological advancements.

Nov 6, 2024 | timeout.com | Gordon Donovan |Clara Hogan |Scott Snowden

Photograph: By Gordon Donovan / ShutterstockPhotograph: By Gordon Donovan / ShutterstockYou know New York does it well—but the best Thanksgiving Day parades in the U.S. span the countryWednesday November 6 2024FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppAdvertisingIf the best part of Thanksgiving is finally sitting down and tearing into the buffet of carbs, butter and gravy like an animal, the second best part is definitely watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Sep 24, 2024 | news.sap.com | Gordon Donovan |Baber Farooq |Jeff Collier

The 2024 Economist Impact report “Across the procurement-verse: Changing trends in the procurement function” highlights the trends transforming the role of procurement, from the evolving influence of procurement to driving sustainability and managing risk. The SAP-sponsored report offers insights from more than 2,300 C-suite executives spanning multiple countries, regions and industries and examines the pressures facing today’s procurement teams.

Sep 16, 2024 | morningstar.com | Gordon Donovan

Feature by Gordon DonovanThe 2024 Economist Impact report highlights the strategic importance of procurement in managing risk and driving sustainability. As previously reported, procurement is gaining prominence in the C-suite, and it can play a critical role in driving resilience, including with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.