Subscribe:
RSS feed
Procurement decisions don’t fail inside procurement. They fail when real-world conditions hit them. That’s what we assess.
With IBX Purchasing Isn’t Just A Business, It Is A Way Of Life! (IBX Profile: http://www.ibxgroup.com/ibx-overview.aspx)
“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” Mario Andretti, one of the most successful drivers in the history of auto racing It is indeed rare that I […]
Posted in: Sponsor Profile
SPONSOR NEWS Bulletin: Belgian multinational manufacturer Bekaert selects Zycus for enterprise spend management
December 19, 2008
FRANKFURT, GERMANY – December 17, 2008 – Zycus, a world leader in Spend Management solutions, today announced that the parent company of NV Bekaert SA, the Belgium-based world leader in advanced metal transformation and advanced materials and coatings, has selected Zycus for effective enterprise spend management. “Zycus was the clear choice because its innovative […]
Posted in: News & Updates
Undiscovered Diamonds for 2008: Finding the Acres of Diamonds in an Evolving Market (Certify Profile: www.certify.com)
December 16, 2008
“For every acre of that old farm, yes, every shovelful, afterward revealed gems which since have decorated the crowns of monarchs.” From Acres of Diamonds by Russell H. Conwell Often times we have a tendency to overlook that which we either take for granted, or lacks the perceived big bang impact that places a […]
Posted in: Sponsor Profile
SPONSOR NEWS: Corporate United SYNERGY 2009, Katzscan Newsletter, eWorld Conference and LM3 Sustainable Features
December 12, 2008
(Corporate United) – Corporate United (Procurement Insights newest sponsor), the nation’s largest group purchasing organization, will host its eighth annual SYNERGY conference May 12 – 14, 2009 at The Conrad Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. SYNERGY 2009 will feature presentations by: Former CEO of Starbucks Coffee Company Jim Donald Mickey North Rizza, research director of the […]
Posted in: Procurement Trends
Advanced Release of Interview with Patent Inventor William Gindlesperger from e-LYNXX Corporation
December 9, 2008
As the first publication, electronic or otherwise, to post the following excerpt from today’s interview with William Gindlesperger (following my commentary below), who was recently awarded a patent for his industry changing Gindlesperger Method, the reaction to this landmark award has ignited the businessworld, and in particular the printing industry. In a recent printweek.com article […]
Newest PI Sponsor Receives Patent That Will Forever Change The Software Vendor Landscape (e-LYNXX Corporation)
December 5, 2008
In an upcoming profile article I will be be reviewing the value proposition of the e-LYNXX organization. What will make this particular profile unique is that e-LYNXX recently received what has been described as a “landmark competitive procurement patent,” for an evolutionary methodology that will have a significant and far reaching impact on the supply […]
Posted in: News & Updates
SWaM: A Transformation in Mindset from an Adjunct Undertaking to an Economic Necessity (Report on Virginia Forum 2008)
December 3, 2008
“On August 10, 2006 Governor Timothy Kaine signed Executive Order No. 33 (2006) focusing on enhancing business opportunities for small, women-and-minority-owned (“SwaM”) businesses. It shall be the goal of the Commonwealth that 40% of its purchases be made from small businesses. This includes discretionary spending in prime contracts and subscontracts. The Department of Minority Business […]
Posted in: Procurement Trends, Public Sector Procurement
GUEST POST: Six Week Fall Speaking Tour Concludes On A Strong Note (Jennifer Cameron, President, Hansen Consulting and Seminars Inc.)
November 25, 2008
Virginia Forum 2008 Report After six weeks and three continents, Jon Hansen’s Fall Speaking Tour concluded on a strong note at the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Forum 2008 Conference in Hampton, VA. Sharing the keynote spotlight with world renowned motivational speaker Julio Melara, who himself has toured with the likes of Zig Ziglar, Steven Forbes and […]
Posted in: Guest Posting
Multiple City Speaking Tour for Fall 2008 Nears Completion
November 11, 2008
Starting at the end of September in London, UK and concluding November 19th in Hampton, VA this year’s fall speaking schedule has been one of my busiest ever. Having travelled throughout North America as well as overseas I have had the priviledge of meeting a great many supply chain professionals who recognize the unique challenges, […]
Posted in: News & Updates
Procurement Insights 
December 22, 2008
0