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What we can learn from Walmart regarding eCommerce network fees by Ronald Duncan
February 20, 2014
Editor’s Note: In the context of suppliers having to pay eCommerce Network fees, the reference to my Walmart article is both interesting and applicable. The fact is that fees in and of themselves are not a problem. The real issue as cloudBuy’s Duncan points out is whether or not the bottom line result in terms […]
Understanding the Changes in Defence Spending by Andy Akrouche
February 14, 2014
Editor’s Note: When it comes to Industrial Regional Benefits policy, are the recent changes to Defence spending going to have a positive impact on Canadian business? In this interview, SRS Inc.’s Andy Akrouche explains how to make these changes count for the Canadian business community.
10 Influencers in Logistics and Supply Chain
January 29, 2014
Editor’s Note: It is always nice to know that your writing has an impact. With more than 20K subscribers/followers it is hard to believe how far we have come since launching the Procurement Insights blog in May 2007.
The Relational Divide: Why CGI HealthCare.gov experience reflects more about the contracting process than the company itself by Andy Akrouche
January 24, 2014
Editor’s Note: Andy Akrouche’s latest blog post regarding the troubled HealthCare.gov website raises one important question . . . has Accenture been set-up for failure?
A Westminster Diary or An SME in King Arthur’s Court by Alun Rafique
December 24, 2013
Editor’s Note: Across the pond the challenges SMEs face in terms of doing business with the UK government is at times reminiscent of King Arthur having to extract the sword from the Stone of Scone. Can the same thing be said for SMEs here in North America?
The (Real) Art of the Deal by Andy Akrouche
December 23, 2013
Editor’s Note: in his most recent post expert author Andy Akrouche shows you how to move from “making deals” to “building relationships” with your suppliers.
The Elephant in the Room: How To Make Your Year-End Performance Review Count by Roz Usheroff
December 16, 2013
Editor’s Note: As I read this post by Roz Usheroff on performance reviews, I could not help but wonder how procurement professionals see this process in terms of ascertaining their value to their organization. After all, it wasn’t that long ago that a study found that the vast majority of CFOs did not see purchasing […]
Passion: The fork in the road between Nelson Mandela and Discovery Channel’s Mike Rowe? by Roz Usheroff
December 10, 2013
Editor’s Note: Does dedication come before passion, or passion before dedication? Roz Usheroff poses this interesting question by linking two people I would have never thought of in the same world, let alone the same article. So here is the question . . . are you dedicated or passionate about procurement?
February 24, 2014
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