Most of us probably think we are honest and in control of our own decisions—but not so fast!—Dan Ariely, Duke University professor of psychology and behavioral economics, offers another and quite provocative view. I’ve been a long-time fan of Ariely since reading his book Predictably Irrational. And his talks on TED have been viewed about three […]
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Journal of Healthcare Contracting — April 2014
Vested Outsourcing and ACOs Article published online on 24 April 2014 by ROBERT T. YOKL New approaches to contracting are necessary to meet new ACO’s challenges…Therefore, I always find it helpful to look to other industries for solutions to our healthcare challenges. One such solution, pioneered by Kate Vitasek, supply chain consultant and educator, is Vested […]
Global Sourcing Council — April 2014
Vested: A Sustainable Sourcing Model for the 21st Century Article in GSC’s The Source by Kate Vitasek, published online 21 April 2014 The University of Tennessee’s (UT) Vested sourcing business model provides a framework that transforms a “supplier” relationship into a partnership that becomes the bedrock for sustainable sourcing… Here’s the link: http://gscouncil.org/vested-a-sustainable-sourcing-model-for-the-21st-century/?utm_campaign=GSC-April&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=Vested
CEO Briefing Newsletter – 6 April 2014
Five Rules How CEOs Can Redefine Winning with Strategic Suppliers Article by Kate Vitasek published on April 6, 2014. Here’s the link: http://chiefexecutive.net/five-rules-how-ceos-can-redefine-winning-with-strategic-suppliers#sthash.a5ao7gle.dpuf The University of Tennessee set out to research some of the world’s most successful strategic partnerships—including those at P&G, McDonald’s and Microsoft—to see how and why these relationships added value. The research identified […]
Avoid Chaos — Don’t Cherry-pick the Rules!
Maybe you saw the “Doberhuahau” Audi car commercial during the Super Bowl. If you are like me – you laughed at it and shared the YouTube link to with those who missed it. But sometimes the more you look at the things, the more it helps you learn. On the surface, the commercial is quite […]
RVCF Link – September 2013
Five and Ten: Five Rules and Ten Steps for a Successful Supplier Contract Article on the Five Rules and 10 Elements by Kate Vitasek and Joe Tillman. Alignment, communication and collaboration are crucial for an effective buyer-supplier retail value chain. That’s easy to say, not necessarily easy to accomplish… Here’s the link: https://www.rvcf.com/page/RVCF_LINK_13_09_02/?
Logistics & Supply Chain World — September 2013
5 Steps to improving your outsourcing relationships Article by Andrew Downard and Kate Vitasek in the September 2013 issue of Logistics & Supply Chain World Magazine, which is published in India. The article begins on page 5. Here is the link: http://www.kamikaze.co.in/september_issue%202013.pdf
Avoid Danger: Get Outsourcing Right
The title of the op-ed piece on the Harvard Business School Working Knowledge site was probably meant—and destined—to get a rise out of the outsource community: “How to Do Away with the Dangers of Outsourcing.” I mean is it really possible to “do away” with the dangers inherent in any human or business endeavor? And […]
Boeing Needs a Vested Approach
A report in a recent Sunday Seattle Times reported Boeing faces an indefinite grounding of the Dreamliner – its newest jet—because of a battery fire on a 787 in Boston and the smoldering of another battery on a flight in Japan a week later. The article quoted anonymous Boeing engineers who are blaming the company’s […]
Hands Down, Santa is the Top Outsourcer
We know that UPS loves logistics. At this time of the year UPA commercials stress the beauty of logistics — and don’t forget their jingle sung to the tune of “That’s Amore!” UPSers really have to love their job! They work extended hours seven days a week to make it happen. Warehouses add seasonal workers. […]
