N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One of the key qualities of an effective CPO is the ability to think strategically and align procurement initiatives with the overall business objectives. A strategic-minded CPO deeply understands market trends, supplier dynamics, and emerging technologies.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

Ultimately, the companies that will be most suited for talent retention in 2024 will be those that look beyond just the employee’s current role, but seek to expand their education and listen to what they desire in their company growth. ” Katya Laviolette, CPO of 1Password!

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The HR Digest: What challenges are you facing while working as a CPO at Otis? We aspire to create an environment where colleagues feel safe to truly express themselves and to raise risks and concerns. How are you planning to manage these challenges? We’re building a diverse talent pipeline fit for the future.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

A problem is that supply chain managers are rarely trained in quantitative risk concepts, either during the formal phase of their education or on the job. Risk is an abstract concept and hence often an uncomfortable topic for executives who make their living in the all-too-physical world of procurement, manufacturing and logistics.

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