In 1970, Milton Friedman published an op-ed in the New York Times in which he described what he called “The Friedman Doctrine.” The gist of his argument was that corporate executives have a responsibility to company shareholders to “make as much money as possible while conforming to the basic rules of the society.” He felt…
With experts warning of an impending global recession, understandably many companies are tightening budgets and pursuing layoffs or instituting hiring freezes. While managing with fewer resources and tighter budgets is never ideal, it is a familiar business problem, and old problems often have well-tested solutions. For businesses proactively planning for the impacts of a global…
While my team and I are in the process of finalizing the results of an extensive survey on the adoption of ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance) by Global IT and Business Service Providers, Mark Hillary, a technology and customer experience analyst, invited me to be a guest speaker on his CX Files podcast to talk…
Opportunity to learn how resilient Sourcing Leaders will plan for recovery in a crisis that is unprecedented and far from over NEW YORK, NY, June 2, 2020 – Neo Group, the leader in global Sourcing Advisory, and IAOP, the global sourcing association, announced the results of the Global Sourcing Impact and Response to COVID-19 Survey.…
How do resilient Sourcing Leaders plan for recovery in a crisis that is unprecedented and far from over? They learn from their peers. At this point, in one way or another, successfully or not so, we have all responded to the COVID crisis. But experts are saying we may only be at the end of…
As the humanitarian, social, and business impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve and expand, IAOP is partnering with Neo Group to reach out to the Global Sourcing community and gather an important perspective on the impact of COVID-19. We believe, the Global Sourcing community represents a constituency directly impacted by COVID-19. As professionals responsible for…
We are delighted to welcome Praveen Gupta back to the Neo Group team, as we continue powering our growth in Advisory Services Praveen brings extensive experience in global business strategy and transformation via IT, digital and cloud services. His appointment further reinforces Neo Group’s Advisory Services capabilities in IT and Digital Strategy, Global Sourcing and…
Global sourcing is an important part of the transformation puzzle. Enterprises need strategic partners, co-creators, and collaborators more than ever, as they embark on transforming their businesses and markets. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) are high on Executives’ agenda. How can data enable and empower your business? How can…
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is an essential part of the executive toolkit. RPA delivers value through automation of routine tasks as well as by solving complex enterprise problems. Today, RPA is at the cusp of another dramatic leap, powered by technology – cognitive and artificial intelligence (AI). The fifth Annual Automation Innovation Conference will focus on the AI Enabled Enterprise:…
Global sourcing provides unprecedented opportunities for companies to accelerate solutions, cut costs and compete effectively on a global scale. But global sourcing also exposes companies to unprecedented levels of risk. Risk events ranging from hacks to data leaks can have an out-sized impact on your business operations. Enterprises flag data security and suppliers’ conformance to…