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As VP of Ecosystem and Partners at Graphite Connect since May 2025, I lead initiatives to…
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Jon Bovit shared thisI will be speaking at the Avetta Summit in Chicago this May. I look forward to connecting with everyone. Join us from May 19–21: https://lnkd.in/ewd5QChD #AvettaSummit2026
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Jon Bovit shared thisMarket validation matters. We are proud to see Graphite Connect named a Top Tech in Supplier Management by the experts at The Hackett Group Inc. in their newest Solution Maps. Thank you to the Hackett team for the incredible work they do helping procurement leaders make informed technology decisions. #procuretech
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Jon Bovit reposted thisWe're excited to announce that Linas Polteraitis, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Terex, will be hosting a fireside chat with us on navigating the volatility of the global economy and how his team is adapting and changing their strategies to execute at the highest level. RSVP for the workshop here: https://lnkd.in/eDDTuG96Jon Bovit reposted thisLooking forward to joining the conversation at KPMG Chicago on April 29th. Graphite is bringing together senior procurement leaders for a hands-on workshop centered on strategic supplier collaboration - the kind of discussion that actually moves the needle. I'll be there for a fireside session. If you're working through these challenges, it's worth checking out: https://lnkd.in/gyVUDqvi Conrad Smith (Ally)
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Jon Bovit shared thisThe Graphite Diamond Guarantee is officially here. This industry-first feature combines a $250,000 payment guarantee and a revolutionary, multi-layered data and identity validation process that transforms standard “Golden Records” into diamonds, the strongest commercial supplier data in the enterprise ecosystem. When every critical payment is backed by verified data and clear trust signals in your Trust Center, you’re not just speeding up onboarding, you’re reducing fraud, exceptions, and last‑minute fire drills for finance and procurement. AP, Treasury and Finance teams just got upgraded. Check it out!
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Jon Bovit shared thisIncreased global volatility is driving a larger need for stronger strategic supplier relationships and collaboration across multiple industries. On April 29 at KPMG Chicago, we’re bringing together 40 senior procurement leaders for a working session on what real supplier collaboration looks like: real-world challenges, exclusive benchmarking, and an actionable playbook to take back to your team. If you lead procurement and want to be in that room, request your seat here: https://bit.ly/3PNqHud
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Jon Bovit shared thisAt the SAP Insider conference and needed to get my picture with the KPMG mascot. Graphite Connect team, don't be too jealous.
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Jon Bovit shared thisJoin us in Chicago!Jon Bovit shared thisJoin us on April 29th, where we are gathering procurement leaders at the KPMG offices in Chicago. Unlike traditional breakouts, where groups discuss hypotheticals, Brain Trust sessions work on real challenges brought by participants. We will discuss and identify pressing supplier challenges. You’ll leave with peer-validated solutions to problems you’re actually facing. No vendor pitches. No recycled case studies. Just manufacturing leaders solving manufacturing problems.
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Jon Bovit shared thisSpecial thank you to our key ecosystem partners including but not limited to Certificial RapidRatings SAP Avetta Oracle NetSuite. We couldn't do it without our #customers and #partners.Jon Bovit shared thisBig news! We have been elevated to The Hackett Group Inc.'s 2025–2026 50 to Know list after 5 years on the 50 to Watch list. (And one of only 4 companies selected this year to move up!) In a landscape where "AI-powered" is everywhere, we believe true differentiation comes from delivering measurable, scalable results. Being recognized by The Hackett Group (formerly the Spend Matters™ analyst team) validates our commitment to building a supplier management platform that actually moves the needle for procurement teams. This honor is a testament to: ✅ Our rigorous approach to data-driven supplier management. ✅ The "Network Effect" that speeds up onboarding and reduces risk. ✅ The trust and collaboration of our incredible customers and partners. A huge thank you to our team for their hard work and to our customers for pushing us to innovate every day! Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gw_VhvT6
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Jon Bovit shared thisThe 2027 SAP S/4HANA deadline is approaching, but are you addressing the hidden risk? Poor data quality—specifically inaccurate supplier and financial data—is a systemic risk contaminating the digital core. It delays ROI, undermines automation, and exposes enterprises to fraud. Moving beyond legacy portals is essential. Graphite Connect offers a network-based solution with a patented, many-to-many supplier network. This approach replaces manual entry with continuous validation, creating a fraud-resistant "Golden Record" before data reaches SAP. This method provides: (1) An upgrade-stable, Clean Core foundation for S/4HANA. (2) Up to 80% reduction in onboarding costs. (3) The structured, validated foundation necessary for AI-Ready data and autonomous workflows. Don't let data contamination undermine your S/4HANA investment. Secure your competitive edge now. View and share this crucial presentation to learn how to ensure your digital core starts clean and stays clean. https://lnkd.in/eVBBVA7b #SAP #S4HANA #DataQuality #Procurement #VendorManagement #AICore #DigitalTransformation #GraphiteConnect #SupplierManagement #AvoidFraudProtecting Your SAP Digital Core: The S/4HANA Data CrisisProtecting Your SAP Digital Core: The S/4HANA Data Crisis
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Jon Bovit liked thisJon Bovit liked thisAI can do many things, but one thing it still cannot replace is relationships 🤝 After an amazing week at Gartner, I’m leaving energized by the insightful conversations, new connections, and the trust our customers continue to place in us. 🚀 We are incredibly grateful for the support, openness, and partnership from our customers and industry peers. The discussions this week reinforced something important: technology matters, but real transformation happens when people come together around shared challenges, ideas, and purpose. Philippa Hawkes, Mars, Supply Chain Transformation Steve Kravariotis, Amy's Kitchen, VP of Supply Chain Planning Jen Moratto, Amy's Kitchen, Supply Chain Systems Bjoern Sandberg, Tesa, Head of Business operations Kai Althoff Felix Kaemmerer Tillman Roedle TJ Keys Frank Paone Florian Salamon Akhilesh Mohan 4flow #optaire
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Jon Bovit liked thisJon Bovit liked thisPack your running (or walking) shoes. Graphite is hosting a run/walk club on the morning of May 21 — meet us in the InterContinental O2 Lobby at 7am, out the door at 7:15. Walk or jog along the River Thames before the sessions start. Go as far and as fast as you want. There's also a free WPC 2026 Run Club t-shirt in it for you. RSVP Link in comments below ⬇️ See you there! 🏃🏃♀️🏃♂️ Procurement Leaders | A World 50 Group Community
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Jon Bovit liked thisJon Bovit liked thisI was asked to participate in a thought leadership exercise with Harvard Business Review on the topic of Agentic AI's Data Infrastructure and Telemetry. The entire experience was wonderful from the interview to the back and forth dialogue on key points, but most of all, the time that I spent preparing for the discussion really helped to bring clarity for me on the road ahead that should be pragmatic, secure and human-centered. https://lnkd.in/eBn8MPvfSolving Agentic AI’s Data Infrastructure and Telemetry Needs - SPONSORED CONTENT FROM CRIBLSolving Agentic AI’s Data Infrastructure and Telemetry Needs - SPONSORED CONTENT FROM CRIBL
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Jon Bovit liked thisI am thrilled to support Coding For Veterans with this exciting new volunteer mentorship program. From my own experience, I can attest that transitioning from the CAF to a new civilian career can be both challenging and intimidating. At Accenture's Canadian Military Employee Resource Group (CMERG), we believe no one should have to make this journey alone. The key to successful career transition is a strong professional network and supportive mentorship from trusted industry leaders. Mentorship creates opportunities to connect, share experiences and build professional relationships. Mentorship supports professional and personal growth & development, builds strong networks and communities, and can have lasting organizational impact. Stay tuned for more info in the coming days! Karen Forward, Jeff Musson, Annie Hebert-Lalonde, Namita Joshi, Brian Penney, Meetu Sangha, Kevin Mehrmann CD, Chris McPhee, Meg. Sintzel, Scott Tabachnick, Leo Edward Gubac, Frédéric Létourneau, CD, EMBA, CISM, Emma Heo, Jason Porteous, Julian Caspari, Caroline Gayle, BSc, MBA, Fiona Bertram, Alvina Lin, Chloe Robillard, Harris Silver, CD, CPP, CRM, ABCP, Sara DeMelo-Zare, Sarah Stephens, Christina MasiJon Bovit liked thisThis is an amazing opportunity for our students 👏 Our Executive Director Jeff Musson sat down with Paul Anderson, National Co-Lead of Accenture’s Community Military Employee Resource Group, to announce something we’re incredibly proud of. Accenture is one of the world’s leading professional services companies. Tens of thousands of experts. Global reach. Real industry weight. And now, their people are sitting down one-on-one with our veterans to mentor them into tech careers. That’s not a small thing. For students in the Coding for Veterans program, this means direct access to professionals at the top of their field. People who can open doors, share experience, and grow your network in ways that change the trajectory of a career. Every veteran leaving the military carries strengths most people can’t teach. The missing piece? A network that matches that caliber. That’s exactly what this partnership is built to provide. 🙌 #CodingForVeterans #VeteransinTech #MilitaryTransition #Accenture #VeteranSupport #MilitaryToTech #VeteranCareers #MentorshipProgram University of Ottawa
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Jon Bovit liked thisJon Bovit liked thisExcited to share that Justin Leader has joined Vendor Centric as an advisor and our Head of Partnerships. Justin built, scaled and exited his own firm around a simple but powerful idea: when services and software work together, clients get more than a tool. They get a solid foundation to run it on. Now he's bringing that same approach here. The vendor and third-party management software market is exploding right now, with solutions that are literally changing the way work gets done. But a lot of organizations are buying them on shaky ground. At Vendor Centric, Justin will be building partnerships that connect great software vendors with what we do best -- helping clients build the operational foundation that enables the software to run like it should. Welcome Justin! #vendormanagement #TPRM
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Thai Power Woes Threaten Tech Supply Chain; How To Respond
Forbes
See publicationIn October 2011, severe flooding in Thailand caused massive disruptions in the supply chains for both the technology and auto sectors. There were particularly severe issues for companies making disk drives and optical networking components, but the impact was widespread. While the flood waters have since receded, the global supply chain now faces the potential for another serious issue in Thailand.
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Will Japan Impact Your Supply Chain? The Answer is Clicks Away
Forbes.com
See publicationLike everyone, my heart goes out to those who have been impacted by the events unfolding in Japan. An incredible set of events have combined to create one of the worst, widespread and far-reaching natural disasters of our generation. But in the wake of the destruction, business leaders must also assess the impact that these types of world events have on their stakeholders including customers, employees and suppliers.
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What's the chatter with your suppliers?
Forbes.com
See publicationSocial networking rapidly has evolved from a source of popular entertainment into a new way of doing business. Supplier managers should consider the advantages of innovations such as social networking to more quickly and easily locate, capture and track the information they need to mitigate supplier risk and better manage supplier performance by adding social networking to their everyday interactions with colleagues and suppliers.
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Connecting the Dots on Supplier Management
Forbes
See publicationThe emergence of globalization, off shoring and outsourcing have made supply chains more fragile and more complex. As a result, supplier management has moved from the back office to the boardroom. To ensure product continuity and quality, successful companies need to connect the dots with proven supplier compliance and risk practices, robust corporate social responsibility programs including diversity, and a comprehensive supplier management approach.
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Supplier Management Technology Trends for 2009
Supply & Demand Chain Executive
See publicationThe field of supplier management saw some very interesting technology innovations in 2008, which can be viewed as the year that technology vendors started seeing supplier management in a new light.
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Matthew Buckingham
Supply chain disruptions rarely arrive with a warning. From tariffs to pandemics, port blockages to semiconductor shortages, the signs are there. But without visibility, orchestration, and the right tools in place, it’s easy to miss them until it’s too late. Strategic procurement leaders know: preparation beats prediction.
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