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Introducing The New Business Process Mapping Group
March 6, 2009
“Following the edict by John C. Maxwell that “information is giving out: communication is getting through,” this forum is focused on examining the emerging practice of leveraging process mapping as a communication tool to gain a more complete and accurate picture of how an enterprise actually works.” Business Process Mapping Group Introduction In a recent […]
Introducing the Procurement Insights Supply Chain Resource Library – The Ultimate Resource on Emerging Trends and Practices
February 27, 2009
I recently took the time to read the program from one of my speaking engagements in which the perfunctory “Speakers Bio” on your’s truly was included. As a keynote speaker they even provided my photo . . . I really do have more hair in person. Oh yes, and I am taller as well. In […]
Preserving Supply Base Integrity During an Economic Downturn (A Procurement Insights Knowledge Leadership Publication)
February 24, 2009
Are Your Organization’s Current Policies and Practices a Threat to Your Supply Base? “Do your suppliers perceive your current e-procurement strategy as a threat or a benefit to their organization? While it is a simple question, the answer is one that will ultimately determine the success or failure of your e-procurement initiative, and in these […]
Beyond Lean Six Sigma, the hidden IP value in contracts and bridging the procedural – operational gap in the acquisition of services
August 1, 2008
Based on the initial level of positive response it is clear that you have noticed that I have launched a Sponsorship Program for the Procurement Insights Blog. As you know, I have historically resisted previous sponsorship overtures as a means of maintaining the highest degree of neutrality in my articles and white papers. However, it […]
Career Exchange Post Notification (Ref. No. 1-Jul30-2008)
July 30, 2008
The following position has been posted on the Procurement Insights Career Exchange Page (http://www.procureinsights.wordpress.com/procurement-insights-career-exchange/). If you have a position that you would like to list, or would like to indicate your availability to pursue a position with another organization, please send your information in confidence to jwhansen@sympatico.ca. Senior Facility Location Consultant Post Date: […]
Is There a Difference Between a Material Requisition and a Purchase Requisition? (A PI Q&A)
July 25, 2008
Network Member Question Can anyone advise me of the difference between a material requisition and purchase requisition? Manal Al-Asousi Manager, Operations & Projects Development – Kazema Global Holding Co. Kuwait My Response Some pundits may splice hairs by saying that one process or function is internal facing (purchase requisition) and the […]
Is There a Difference Between Purchasing and Procurement? (A PI Q&A)
July 21, 2008
Network Member Question As far as I know, sometimes the terms “purchasing” and “procurement” can be used as the same meaning. But in many cases it seems that both have different boundaries or meanings. So what is really the meaning behind the terms? Kurt Binh Owner, SCM Vietnam – Supply Chain and Logistics Consulting Viet […]
To Whom Should Demand Planning Role Report: The Sales or Marketing Organization (And Why)? (A PI Q&A)
July 18, 2008
Network Member Question: We recently had a Supply Chain group meeting that was attended by Supply Managers from various companies. There was a hot debate and each one had a justification for their respective positions. Looking for an expert opinion. Ashish Mendiratta, Director Supply Chain, Philips Electronics India Ltd, India My Answer: Your question would […]
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