OECM Thought Leadership Articles: Managing Risks in the Current Landscape, Collaboration through Group Buying and More!

Explore recent OECM Thought Leadership articles focusing on our partnerships with NCPP, NISCL and OPBA.

Municipal World: In the April issue, Khusen Shukurov, VP of Operations, shared OECM’s perspective on building strong supplier partnerships in an article on collaboration through group buying, developed in collaboration with National Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP).

Supply Pro Magazine: Jim Hadjiyianni contributed to a thought leadership-focused article in the April 2025 issue of Supply Pro Magazine, a quarterly magazine published by the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL). The article, written by NISCL’s President and CEO, Al-Azhar Khalfan, explores the significant shifts in the supply chain landscape and how supply chain professionals are stepping up to manage risks. Read the complete article here: Safeguarding Canada’s Economy Through Collaboration and Leadership

Ontario Public Buyer’s Association (OPBA) Publication, Caveat Emptor: OECM’s Vice President of Government Relations and Partnerships Ben Hamilton, speaks about how strong partnerships are essential to achieving effective public procurement outcomes. Read more here.