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The Emptoris Evolution: A Vision of Planned Continuity
September 26, 2009
As the business mainstream begins to look for new avenues of driving both efficiencies and savings in their supply chain practice, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) vendors are coming into their own as the only real alternative to the traditional, and largely ineffective ERP-based solution providers. This has prompted a migration of sorts for Tier One giants such […]
Buy American: The Procurement Angle
September 24, 2009
I was recently asked a very interesting question regarding the implications associated with increasing US-based vendor access to Government Contracts. I am happy to share both the original question and answer with you, and look forward to receiving your feedback. Question: I am sure you are aware of NAFTA – Based on my understanding of […]
Spend Intelligence Resource Group
September 24, 2009
With all the individual groups within a rapidly growing number of social networks it is important to stand out in critical areas such as the timely and convenient dissemination of needed information. In short, just because you build it (the group), does not necessarily mean they, being professional members, will come. Understanding this new paradigm […]
Tomorrow’s PI Window on Business Panel Discussion on Spend Intelligence Inspires Debate
September 23, 2009
Whenever you bring together a group of thought leaders and practitioners to discuss a topic which by its very definition ensures diverse views you have the makings for a program that will be both informative and engaging. Tomorrow’s PI Window on Business Show will be that and more as I am joined by a guest […]
Collaborative Facilitation and Business Intelligence: As Much Sociology as it is Technology
September 19, 2009
Sociology is the study of human societies. It is a branch of social sciencesynonymous) that uses various methods of empirical investigation[1][2]critical analysis[3] to develop and refine a body of knowledge about human social structure and activity, often with the goal of applying such knowledge to the pursuit of social welfare. Its subject matter ranges from […]
Guest Panel Finalized for Buy American Segment on PI Window on Business
September 18, 2009
As announced in my September 4th post “Buy American: A Clear and Present Danger?” Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway Stockwell Day, will be joining us as a guest on the September 28th PI Window on Business Show on Blog Talk Radio. We will be providing Minister Day, who is […]
Why Advertising is Failing on the Internet
September 15, 2009
Monetizing the intangible? Perhaps, but the pressing question that is shared by both social media executives and users alike is simply this – who is footing the bill? While I am joined by Blog Talk Radio’s Director of Programming, Philip Recchia to answer this question on tomorrow’s PI Window on Business Show (12:30 to 1:30 […]
Kraft Buys Into the Mirage of Vendor Rationalization (REVISITED)
September 9, 2009
How does a vendor rationalization strategy still make sense in a post-pandemic world?
Procurement Insights 
September 29, 2009
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