Working in Silos How LAP helps procurement directors overcome the challenge of fragmented silos.

How can lean agile procurement and cross-functional teams break down silos and accelerate business success? In this video, we explore the challenges that arise when departments like compliance, HR, procurement, and legal fail to communicate early on, and how bringing them together through cross-functional teams creates clarity, speeds up decision-making, and builds a culture of trust. Discover how co-creating solutions with partners from the outset leads to faster time to market, reduced costs, and mutual success.
Chapters:
1. *00:03 - Introduction: The Challenge of Silos in Procurement*
Understanding the communication gaps that create delays in procurement.
2. *00:23 - The Growth of Silos as Businesses Scale*
Why handoffs and miscommunication increase as companies grow.
3. *01:09 - The Impact of Information Loss*
How delays and unclear information extend procurement cycles.
4. *01:54 - Agility in Action: Cross-Functional Teams*
The power of small, focused teams working together to solve problems.
5. *02:26 - The Soup Analogy: Focus and Knowledge Work*
Why focusing on one problem at a time is critical to success.
6. *04:25 - Fast, Clear Communication Through Collaboration*
How cross-functional teams reduce delays, handoffs, and miscommunication.
7. *05:17 - Lean Agile Procurement: A Collaborative Approach*
How early involvement from key departments and partners ensures successful outcomes.
8. *06:20 - Co-Creating Solutions and Building Partnerships*
Why engaging with trusted partners from the start leads to mutual success.
9. *07:26 - Conclusion: Faster Time to Market and Shared Success*
The benefits of building a cross-functional team and partner ecosystem from day one.
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Who Is This Video For?
This video is ideal for procurement professionals, business leaders, and department heads who are struggling with long procurement cycles, silos, and communication breakdowns. If you’re looking to streamline your processes, build a cohesive cross-functional team, and engage with trusted partners to accelerate time to market, this video will show you how lean agile procurement can solve these challenges. By co-creating solutions and fostering a culture of trust, you’ll drive faster, more successful outcomes across your organization.
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