April 2019 - Vol.2, Issue 3

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Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) 100 Influential Women in Canadian Supply Chain

March 10th was International Women's Day and in celebration of this day and the SCMA's 100th anniversary they recognized 100 of Canada's most influential supply chain leaders. We are honored at ProcurePro to announce that our very own CEO, Jill Button was named one of those women! We'd like to thank the Supply Chain Management Association and extend our congratulations to all of the recipients!

"To be named alongside such a diverse and powerful group of leaders is something I am extremely proud of." - Jill Button, CEO ProcurePro

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Excellence Through Diversity

Author - Sheri Spinks

-Diversity & Inclusion is NOT an HR Initiative

Progressive leaders recognize the critical importance and value of integrating equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into their business, culture and workforce, however, many organizations are missing a critical component, therefore not realizing the full potential and benefits.

The Author Sheri Spinks, CEO & Founder of Grace2 is a certified CSCMP and has also been named as one of the 100 Influential Women in Supply Chain by SCMA

To Read the Full Article Click Here.

What is Procurement's Place in the Value Chain?

I speak with Procurement, Sourcing and Purchasing professionals every day, from various globally functioning organizations, and there’s a resounding similarity in every one of those conversations…

Procurement is — still — largely viewed as a secondary activity in most organizations’ value chains.

Read the whole article here.

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ProcurePro News & Events

Once again we are excited to share that ProcurePro's own CEO, Jill Button will be a guest speaker on April 27th at An Exceptional Woman: Inspiring, motivating & empowering women to "Create Your Own Exceptional Life." For more information about this amazing event and Jill's speaking engagement please click here.

Please check out the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade video blog featuring ProcurePro! Please click here to view the video.

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