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Canada – EU trade talks a myriad of intersecting issues and relative impact
August 11, 2010
This afternoon’s interview with the Executive Director of the Canada Europe Roundtable for Business Jason Langrish, provided a number of important insights into both the complexity and importance of Canada “strengthening” its relationships beyond the confines of our current continental partnerships. While nailing down specific numbers to substantiate a clear value (at least from a […]
Defining “meaningful accessibility” across the spectrum of spend (Part 1)
August 9, 2010
Over the past several months we have been focusing on contracting practices ranging from transparency in the public sector procurement process, to the importance of creating a clearly defined RFP with concise performance requirements, and of course the fair or equitable distribution of risk between buyers and suppliers. While each of these areas have their […]
Minahan observation obvious, but should not be discounted coming from a software vendor
August 7, 2010
“Bottomline: I agree that buyers and sellers need to put more commitment into their collaboration oaths. But online negotiation tools and collaboration can not only peacefully co-exist but actually can enhance one another.” Tim Minahan comment in Commitment Matters Blog, August 6th, 2010 I for one have enjoyed the posts on Tim Cummins Commitment Matters […]
Intel Antitrust Settlement Hurts Consumers? (PI Inquisitive Eye TV)
August 6, 2010
Antitrust expert Evan Stewart and Alan Greenspan share the same Laissez-faire tendencies that is undermining both public trust and ultimately the economy. Is the FTC’s aggressive antitrust approach hurting consumers? What are your thoughts? PI Inquisitive Eye Video Commentary RE Intel Settlement 30
Oustourcing . . . a return to a position of normalcy
August 5, 2010
This past Monday’s PI Window on Business segment “Outsourcing Revisited: Is It A Viable Strategy?” with IACCM CEO Tim Cummins and public sector expert Colin Cram delivered many great insights, so I would strongly suggest that you tune in to the on-demand version of the broadcast. In short, you will not be disappointed. Besides talking […]
Conrad Black’s “sunset” lament: “I am big. It’s the pictures that got small!”
July 27, 2010
As I looked at the picture of Conrad Black arriving in a limo at a rented ocean side mansion in Palm Beach, Florida following his release from prison, I was immediately reminded of a line from the 1950 classic movie Sunset Blvd. when the iconic Norma Desmond reflecting on her career in silent pictures dismissed […]
Procurement ombudsman says Federal buying policy unwittingly helping to create monopolies
July 26, 2010
“A supplier taking all the work ultimately leads to a monopoly. As the number of bidders shrink, service declines, and prices and profit margins creep upward, said procurement expert Jon Hansen, who runs a consultancy called Procurement Insights.” from Federal buying policy raises alarm (Government unwittingly helping to create monopolies, procurement ombudsman says) by Kathryn […]
Data Security: The Maginot Line of Contracting
July 23, 2010
“For those of us in contracting, we spend hours crafting clauses and negotiating terms which are mostly of limited honesty or meaning. Is this because we really don’t care, or because we are blissfully unaware of the truth? Companies simply cannot promise complete security of data or information management. It is an area of relative […]
Clarity in Contracting . . . More Than a Question of Automation (A Contract IQ Post)
July 17, 2010
“That said and in line with the above referenced October 30th, 2008 Procurement Insights post, Evans stressed the importance for government buyers to “put out has much information as possible to remove any barriers or perceived barriers for suppliers.” While Evans stressed the importance of reaching out and engaging as many suppliers as possible, especially […]
Procurement Insights 
From The Obvious But Overlooked File: COUPA’s “Seven User Adoption Strategies” White Paper
August 12, 2010
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Over the past 8 or 9 years I have on occasion made reference to the book “eProcurement: From Strategy to Implementation.” Written by Dale Neef, this book’s enduring insights continue to reflect a prognosticative reach and relevance that transcends both time and technologies. From his prediction that despite the overwhelming benefits of implementing an eProcurement […]