Sourcing Tomorrow: The Bloggers Speak (Sourcing Innovation Special Series)

October 16, 2009

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What is great about blogs is that they don’t just provide information but deliver meaningful insights and perspectives from the viewpoint of the writer. In fact it is this personal touch and unique individual understanding that is perhaps one of the main reasons for blogging’s ascension to the heights of credible news source.  Perhaps it […]

Buy American Exemption: The Biggest 1% in Public Sector Procurement

October 15, 2009

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Today’s PI Window on Business segment in which I had the opportunity to interview Washington-based US public sector expert Judy Bradt is part of a series of interviews that will break down the key elements of the Buy American Policy. These segments will drill down into the areas that will affect your business, and provide […]

NASPO 2009 Survey of Purchasing Practices Provides an Interesting Lens Through which to View a Buy American Exemption

October 14, 2009

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I just today received my copy of The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) 2009 Survey of State Government Purchasing Practices. As the opening page of the report indicates, “the information contained within the CD-ROM is an invaluable tool” provided to assist NASPO’s partners and constituents in gaining a better “understanding” of the “nature […]

IACCM Top Companies In Negotiation 2009 Report Now Available

October 12, 2009

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IACCM recently asked its members to nominate the companies that they admire most for their negotiation capabilities. This worldwide survey resulted in the nomination of hundreds of companies with the top 100 being selected through the process. You can access the results of the IACCM Top Companies in Negotiation 2009 Report through the Interactive Viewer […]

PI Window on Business Segment to Address the FTC’s Question “How Will Journalism Survive the Internet Age?”

October 11, 2009

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) announces that it will hold two days of public workshops on December 1 and 2, 2009, to examine the Internet’s impact on journalism in newspapers, magazines, broadcast television and radio, and cable television.  The Internet has changed how many consumers receive news and altered the advertising landscape.  Low […]

Strategic Sourcing: Emerging Practices & Supplier Discovery and Visibility Groups Launched

October 11, 2009

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Social networking has redefined how we interact and do business. Nowhere has this been more evident than in the way associations and information sources are attempting to transform themselves into real-time, globally connected intelligence providers. It is an important step as professionals are looking for a collaborative forum that extends beyond the mere provision of […]

Seven Steps to Success: Jumpstart Government Contracts (A Buy American Perspective)

October 10, 2009

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When the details of a new Buy American deal on the Stimulus is announced for Canada, YES, it will make a difference for the hundreds of Canadian companies that have decades-old relationships as trusted suppliers to state and local buyers — particularly in construction, wastewater, and HVAC. When new rules come out, expect a lot […]

(A LinkedIn Question) Video Killed The Radio Star… But Will It Save Print Media?

October 8, 2009

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The true power of social media which of course includes social networking is the medium’s ability to disseminate and stimulate dialogue across a vast network both quickly and conveniently. Having just completed a series of posts and corresponding interviews with individuals such as Blog Talk Radio’s Director of Programming Philip Recchia and bestselling author Shel […]

A Buy American Exemption: The Maine View with Candidate for Governor Matt Jacobson

October 8, 2009

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“My vision is for Maine to compete and win in this new economy.  We will build strong communities that attract jobs and families, providing choice and opportunity to our workers. We will create an economic climate in Maine that is world class and competitive with other states and the global economy. Maine can be a […]

FTC Ruling RE Bloggers A Long Time Coming

October 6, 2009

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In the June 11th PI Window on Business broadcast I asked a guest panel the question “Has Blogging Crossed The Threshold of Legitimacy?”  Use the following LINK to access the broadcast in its entirety. As the segment description will tell you, the basis for asking the question in the first place was an AdAge.com article […]