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The EMS Consolidation Decision

Should you consolidate your electronics manufacturing services suppliers in a tariff war? A decision memo with three options, honest trade-offs, and a recommendation.

by Maximilian Groh, Apr 8, 2026

Savings Is a Vanity Metric

Procurement has spent decades optimizing for the wrong scoreboard. It's time to measure what actually matters.

by Maximilian Groh, Mar 29, 2026

Supplier Portfolio: A Framework for Supply Base Strategy

Diversification. Hedging. Rebalancing. The concepts that transformed investing can transform how you manage suppliers.

by Maximilian Groh, Mar 15, 2026

From Expert to Executive

The hardest career transition isn't changing roles β€” it's changing identity. This guide maps the full journey from individual contributor to executive leader, with practical frameworks for each stage.

by Maximilian Groh, Mar 8, 2026

Modern Procurement Leadership

Procurement isn't judged by savings alone anymore. This comprehensive guide covers what modern procurement leadership requires: strategic risk management, cross-functional influence, AI adoption, and building value that the C-suite actually recognises.

by Maximilian Groh, Mar 3, 2026

AI Leadership in 2026

AI transformation isn't a technology challenge β€” it's a leadership one. This guide covers everything leaders need to navigate AI adoption: the decisions, the people challenges, the burnout risk, and how to build teams where humans and AI work together effectively.

by Maximilian Groh, Mar 1, 2026