#solution maps

When it comes to assessing ProcureTech solution providers, which one of the three is the most trustworthy: solution maps, analyst hype cycles, or ChatGPT

Provocative, grumpy, experienced, sincere, and does not suffer fools easily, Michael Lamoureaux is the ultimate “alligator poker.” In fact, he is such an agitator that even when he compliments you, your first instinct is to argue his point. Michael, Jason Busch, and I are among the few original Procurement Industry Bloggers. It’s amazing how years and decades can fly by so quickly. While we may…

Agree or Disagree; **nothing matters more than getting your messaging right**

EDITOR’S NOTE: Below, you will find my comment on the following terrific post by Sarah Scudder and Dr. Elouise Epstein: Dear ProcureTech Brands,When we look at your website, we have NO idea what you do. You confuse us and say the same thing as the other 23+ brands in your space.Your platform is AI enabled/AI backed/AI enhanced/AI driven but what problem are you going to solve for me?!Take the…

Are you ready for the first Dynamic Analyst Solution Map?

This past Saturday, I wrote the post Why we need a DraftKings for the procurement world. As with any post, I never seek consensus, only meaningful dialogue that satisfies one of my main objectives being “I would rather get it right than be right!” To that end, I am going to share the following excerpt from just one of the many comments within a growing discussion stream on LinkedIn. Chris…

What is the difference between a provider case study and a practitioner case study?

While you likely use all of the following resources, which one will ensure you choose the right solution provider? When I say the right solution provider, I am talking about the one that makes you most confident that you will have a successful outcome for your digital transformation initiative. A Solutions Map Media Recognition, e.g. Forbes A Provider-authored Case Study A…

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Click the Image Below To Watch the Video Behind your words, Kate Vitasek, you have indirectly hit on the main reason why most procurement digital transformation outcomes disappoint CPOs. Here is an excerpt from the article “Why it’s time for service provider leadership to step out from behind their organizations’ logos” – https://bit.ly/3R2SdT9 “Instead of company names, we should know the…