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Accountability and Outcome is a Shared Responsibility in the RFP Process
It never fails to amaze me that given the amount of research which goes into the production of each PI Window on Business Show, there are always a number of new insights that come to light during the live broadcast. In fact this is one of the reasons why social media is so critical to the procurement profession, […]
Posted in: PI Window on Business (Show), Procurement Trends
The Lords of Discipline: A Journey of Self Discovery and Shared Experiences (Guest Profile, Mark Altman)
November 20, 2009
Appearing for the first time as a Guest Host on the December 4th PI Window on Business Show is Jim Bouchard, whose “Think Like a Black Belt” mindset and 20 year quest for what he refers to as “the keys to personal and professional success,” has made him a much sought after speaker and successful author. Joining Jim […]
eSourcing 2.0 is Here! Upcoming Zycus Webcast Illustrates How Best Practices and Technology Leverages Web 2.0
November 19, 2009
Strategic Sourcing, eSourcing, TCO modeling represent terminology with which we are all familiar. So when you see these elements of a best practice – best outcome strategy being presented within the framework of an upcoming seminar or webcast, it might be easy to assume an attitude of complacency. Especially when it is viewed in the context of […]
Buyers Meeting Point: A Community of Purpose for Purchasing Professionals
November 19, 2009
When I recently spoke with Buyers Meeting Point “BPM” founder Cindy Allen-Murphy about the exciting things that are happening around her web services site for purchasing professionals, I could not help but look beyond the innovative tools and expanding resources to see the emergence of a true “community of purpose.” As you know, I have often lamented (at […]
Redefining the RFP Process: SRS’ RFPBlaster Heralds a New Breakthrough in SaaS Purchasing
November 16, 2009
On my November 5th post titled “Exemption from the Competitive Process: Calculating the Costs of Convenience” I shared with you the press release from SRS Inc. regarding the launch of their new RFPBlaster solution. According to SRS, the RFPBlaster “offers high quality, ready-to-use Request for Proposals (RFPs) for IT managers and procurement specialists.” The release […]
Posted in: Procurement Trends
Your Saturday Smile: Sparky’s Revenge (How To Build Your Own Wildlife Preserve)
November 14, 2009
Indulge me this morning and take a journey back in time with me. It is the mid-sixties and my father (who works at a local meat packing plant) is a wise man who knows how to manage his money, providing for his family of six living in a two-bedroom bungalow. A selfless man, he would […]
Posted in: Your Saturday Smile
The Lords of Discipline: A Journey of Self Discovery and Shared Experiences
November 14, 2009
Will is an outsider and finds life as a first-year cadet in training at the Institute to be physically and emotionally brutal. But he finds solace in three boys who become his great friends: Tradd St. Croix, an “old Charlestonian” (from a very rich and respected family); Dante “Pig” Pignetti; and Mark Santoro, two brawny, […]
Syndicated PI Ping: Intel Will Pay Rival Chipmaker AMD $1.25 Billion to Settle All Legal Disputes
November 12, 2009
Intel Will Pay Rival Chipmaker AMD $1.25 Billion to Settle All Legal Disputes (Related PI Article: http://ping.fm/1NwUY) Trying to resolve a longstanding legal case, the chipmaker Intel agreed on Thursday to pay a rival Advanced Micro Devices $1.25 billion to settle antitrust and patent disputes. The settlement will resolve a case pending in Federal District […]
Page 96 of book worked to a “T” when system failed
November 12, 2009
“Due to technical problems beyond our control, today’s interview with Joy Webber a.k.a. “The Twittering Granny” has been rescheduled for Monday November 16th at 12:30 PM EST (5:30 PM UK Time). In the meantime we are pleased to offer the back-up segment “Death Before the Eulogy” with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Larina Kase […]
Posted in: News & Updates, PI Window on Business (Show)
Procurement Insights 
November 21, 2009
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