With this thirteenth installment in the series we will continue to examine the evolution of strategic sourcing through the eyes of two industry veterans whose been there, done that expertise provides them with a unique and much needed perspective on an industry in transformation.

I am of course talking about Source One Management Service's Joe Payne and William Dorn whose new book "Managing Indirect Spend: Enhancing Profitability Through Strategic Sourcing," has just been released.

In this segment we will be joined by author William Dorn who will review the thirteenth of the book’s 22 chapters which focuses on Supplier Collaboration.