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Practical, answer-first guidance on supply chain transformation, category management, contract management, and building healthier procurement organizations — drawn from decades on both sides of the desk.

Guides & Analysis

Field Notes for Supply Chain Leaders

Each guide answers a real question we hear from executives — with concrete ranges, comparisons, and the experience behind them.

Guide9 min read

What Is Supply Chain Transformation for Oilfield Services? (2026 Guide)

A 2026 guide to supply chain transformation for oilfield service companies: what it means, the four pillars, and how to make the value stick.

February 18, 2026Read

Cost Management8 min read

How Much Can Category Management Save an OFS Company?

How much category management can save an oilfield service company, where the savings come from, and why so much of it evaporates without discipline.

March 24, 2026Read

Decision Guide8 min read

In-House Supply Chain Team vs. Consulting Partner: How to Decide

When to build an in-house supply chain team, when to bring in a consulting partner, and why the strongest OFS companies use both.

April 21, 2026Read

Contract Management8 min read

What Is Post-Award Contract Management, and Why Does Negotiated Value Leak?

Post-award contract management explained: why negotiated value leaks after signature, how much, and the playbook to stop it.

May 19, 2026Read

Guide8 min read

Supply Chain Assessment: What It Is, How Long It Takes, What It Costs

What a supply chain assessment is, what it examines, how long it takes, and what it costs — plus the ROI of sizing the prize first.

June 16, 2026Read