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Redefining Procurement: How Coupa has Bridged the Gap Between What is Known and What is Possible (A Procurement Insights Knowledge Readership Publication)
July 17, 2009
It is not too often that I encounter something truly remarkable within a world of that which is well known. What is even more amazing is that it is often the seemingly obvious that delivers the greatest surprises. What Coupa has achieved with its latest release is the creation of a dashboard that parallels the […]
Posted in: Procurement Trends, White Papers
Purchasing/Supply Chain Professionals Finally Cluing in to Twitter?!
July 15, 2009
In his July 15th Spend Matters post titled “Ten Reasons Why I’m Finally Sold on Twitter (and Tips for Making it Work for You),” Jason Busch indicated that he is “back on Twitter with a vengeance.” In fact he even used the word “addict” to describe his renewed level of Twitter activity. While recent articles […]
Posted in: PI Window on Business (Show), Procurement Trends
JLARC Review of eVA’s Impact on Small Business Released
July 14, 2009
The July 16th PI Window on Business Show (The JLARC Review: Phantom Echoes of Discontent), will Open the Phone lines to callers wishing to discuss the JLARC Legislative Review of Virginia’s eVA procurement platform. We will be focusing on the Six Key Findings from the report outlined in the briefing “Impact of eVA on Small […]
Despite Technical Difficulties Today’s PI Show is Bound to be A Classic!
July 14, 2009
As you will undoubtedly note, and due to technical difficulties through the main BTR switchboard, the first 8 minutes of today’s show features an impromptu and unscripted discussion between our esteemed guests Dr. Larina Kase and Sally Edwards. While technical hiccups are never a welcome addition to any venue, it could not have happened on […]
Posted in: PI Window on Business (Show)
Libby Gill Speaker Preview (July 28th PI Window on Business Show)
July 14, 2009
Everyone gets stuck; it’s part of the human condition. Maybe you’re stuck in you career , finances, health, or relationships; or maybe life dealt you a blow like a layoff or divorce. So, what are you going to do about it? Executive coach and best-selling author, Libby Gill, who Dr. Phil has said “is one […]
Posted in: PI Window on Business (Show), Professional Development
Death Before The Eulogy And Other Myths of Public Speaking
July 10, 2009
“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” Looking beyond Jerry Seinfeld’s humorous anecdote, a recent gallop poll […]
What is Procter & Gamble Thinking?!
July 9, 2009
It never ceases to amaze me how the bigger companies lack the creative insight to look beyond the old standby of vendor compression or rationalization as a means of driving procurement savings. With Procter & Gamble’s latest move to save money “plan,” the industry heavyweight is looking to reduce the number of production companies with […]
Posted in: News & Updates
Procurement Insights 
July 20, 2009
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