Michael Broidy

Kelly Barner, host of Dial P for Procurement, procurement thought leader, and managing director of Buyers Meeting Point, explains why formal relational contracting is a great approach for companies serious about supporting their diverse suppliers in a recent Forbes article. “Small and diverse suppliers often find themselves in a Catch-22. They need to grow their capabilities to expand but as they’re often smaller organizations they fall into the trap of having transactional relationships with their customers.” Read the entire article here.    

At Supply Chain Now, we talk a lot about innovation, resilience, and what’s next for our industry. But behind every great conversation, great idea, and great community is something even more fundamental: curiosity. We read because we’re curious. We read to learn. We read to grow. And sometimes, we read simply because it’s fun! That’s why we created Between the Lines by Supply Chain Now, a space for our community to share what we’re reading, what’s making us think, and what we’re excited to recommend to others. This isn’t a traditional book club where everyone follows the same reading list. Instead, it’s a shared shelf, built by the Supply Chain Now team and our broader community. You’ll find business books and personal development reads alongside novels, memoirs, histories, and unexpected favorites. No required genres. No assigned chapters. Just real people sharing real recommendations. Because great books shape us in different ways. Some help us sharpen our skills. Some challenge how we see the world. Some help us slow down, escape, or recharge. And often, the most meaningful growth comes from reading something we never would have picked up on our own. With Between the Lines, our goal is to create…