Apparently lots. Particularly when that exec is Dave Stephens. As part of his tenure in the software industry, Dave put a certain Redwood Shores-based ERP and database company on the SRM map. After a brief stint running that company’s CRM solutions group, Dave hung up his software jersey (although I anticipate this is a Michael Jordan-like retirement) and took up blogging on his true passion: procurement excellence.

Never one to hold punches, Dave uses his blog, Procurement Central, to delve into commodity markets and critiques the supply and strategies of some of the world’s largest organizations. Dave’s opinionated, no-holds barred style would make Jim Cramer blush. (Booyah!) I am particularly fond of his analyses of energy and commodity prices. He also serves up playful jabs at fellow bloggers, including this one.

I will be checking in with Dave frequently, and you should too.