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Riding the Crest of a New Wave: How the Original SaaS Companies Have Gained the Upper Hand (A Procurement Insights Knowledge Leadership Publication)
Out In Front of the Paradigm Shift “With tier one vendors such as Ariba and SAP moving into the SaaS space, a model upon which organizations such as Source One’s reputation and business have been built, it is in effect an admission that the traditional licensing model does not work. Because of what can only […]
21st Century Governance Principles Network Update
March 17, 2009
Since launching the 21st Century Governance Principles knowledge sharing network last month on both LinkedIn and Ecademy, there has been insightful and thought provoking discussions and news. Highlights include: CSF Thought Leader Jack Rockart joins 21st Century LinkedIn Chapter Jack Rockart, who is a Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the MIT Sloan School, has been credited […]
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PI Window on Business Debuts on Blog Talk Radio on March 26, 2009
March 9, 2009
We’ve finally done it! In our first step towards providing our readership with the ultimate multimedia experience, Procurement Insights is pleased to launch the PI Window on Business talk show. Airing every Thursday from 12:30 to 1:00 PM EST on Blog Talk Radio, the 30 minute format will bring the posts from the Procurement Insights […]
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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 […]
There’s a slow, slow train comin’ up around the bend: Epilog for the Ariba Interviews
March 4, 2009
“Sometimes I feel so low-down and disgusted Can’t help but wonder what’s happenin’ to my companions, Are they lost or are they found, have they counted the cost it’ll take to bring down All their earthly principles they’re gonna have to abandon? There’s a slow, slow train comin’ up around the bend.” From Slow Train […]
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Introducing The New 21st Century Governance Principles Group
March 3, 2009
“This forum is focused on identifying and understanding the metrics behind policy creation and implementation through proactive membership interaction.” 21st Century Governance Principles Group Introduction In the increasingly complex global marketplace, dynamic and meaningful collaboration is the starting point in gaining the insights that lead to effective policy development. The 21st Century Governance Principles forum, […]
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SPONSOR NEWS: Escape from Visio With Lombardi Blueprint
March 3, 2009
“Tired of hassling with stencils, palettes and connecting lines by hand? Sick of mailing out diagrams as attachments and then wrestling with the feedback that comes back in the form of altered diagrams, cryptic notes and voice mail. And what about transcribing sticky note sections? There’s a better way.” In a brief 2 minute, 48 […]
Posted in: News & Updates, Procurement Trends
SPONSOR NEWS: An Invitation from The Canadian Public Procurement Council to meet Procurement Ombudsman Shahid Minto
March 2, 2009
Airdrie, February 28, 2009 – The Canadian Public Procurement Council and the City of Airdrie are pleased to inform you that the Procurement Ombudsman, Mr. Shahid Minto, and the Deputy Procurement Ombudsman, Ms. Orianna Trometti, are planning a visit to Airdrie, Alberta. Mr. Minto will be providing a presentation and will then open the floor […]
Posted in: News & Updates, Public Sector Procurement
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 […]
What’s In A Name? Everything! (Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management Profile)
February 25, 2009
“In our 20 years of existence, the procurement policies of government have become more intrusive to the act of buying a good or service. Today we have trade agreements, Comprehensive Land Claim Treaties, the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business, Employment Equity, concerns about intellectual property, risk management and so on. All of these subjects impact […]
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March 20, 2009
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