A rainy day in the summer can be a wonderful time to reflect. Perhaps this will serve as inspiration for you to take stock of your procurement and purchasing group. Motivating people to take ownership of...
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I can’t think of one procurement professional who wouldn’t want to make their life easier by eliminating some of their day-to-day challenges. It is the nature of what I do that I help people become more...
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The questions you ask the sales rep before purchasing a procurement platform can be the difference between success and disappointment. Sales reps will typically focus on one primary goal. They want to close...
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Last week I reviewed how some companies utilize sandbox events to evaluate procurement tools. The executives I know realize that this can be the first step in procurement innovation. Many C-level executives...
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Some companies have realized that utilizing a sandbox to evaluate procurement tools is just the first step in innovating their procurement function. A sandbox approach can drive collaboration across the...
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Complex Excel files can sometimes be like a patchwork quilt. This can create issues for organizations that rely on them for data to support procurement decisions. I was recently asked to review an Excel file....
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The decision to move to a cloud-based sourcing platform typically involves many factors. CFOs and CPOs like the strategic advantages that most platforms provide: Time savings on RFP events that often exceed...
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If you wanted to get the best RFP results, what training approach on eSourcing would you prefer? This should be a key evaluation point in choosing an eSourcing platform. Effective training will lead to an...
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