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SPONSOR NEWS: CORPORATE UNITED ANNOUNCES NEW THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH SUPPLIER-PARTNER FASTENAL
CLEVELAND – Jan. 14, 2009 – Corporate United, the nation’s largest group purchasing organization, enters a new three-year contract with leading industrial supplies distributor Fastenal. The new agreement, which became effective January 1, 2009, offers Corporate United’s more than 140 member companies the opportunity to participate in Fastenal’s industrial supplies MRO contract. The […]
Posted in: News & Updates
Striking the Perfect Balance between Service Parts Planning and SLA Performance White Paper (A Baxter Knowledge Leadership Library Publication)
January 8, 2009
“The ability to comprehend the complexity of service parts procurement in which a balance between satisfying client service level requirements and bottom line financial considerations extends beyond the mere provision of a traditional warehouse management technology. What is required is a holistic approach that is only possible through a combination of unparalleled insight, proven expertise, […]
Posted in: News & Updates, Procurement Trends
Procurement Insights From Around The World
January 6, 2009
With our syndicated network continuing to grow, an increasing number of both new and existing publications from around the world are picking-up our posts. Two of the most recent examples include the Swedish-based Efficient Purchasing Magazine (December 2008 Issue), and closer to home the U.S.-based Commonwealth of Virginia eVA Connections (December 2008 Issue). Reaching 300,000 […]
Posted in: News & Updates
Professional Profiles (Hans Dueck)
January 6, 2009
With our profession rapidly moving towards embracing the Web 2.0 platform as a primary networking tool, Procurement Insights is pleased to be the first Blog to develop and introduce our unique Professional Profile Service. Created as a means of elevating the industry profile of supply chain professionals, this comprehensive program includes site recognition as as […]
Posted in: Professional Profiles
Seasons Greetings and all the Very Best for the New Year From Procurement Insights
December 22, 2008
Yet another year has passed and there are many, many things for which we can be thankful. From the health and happiness of a growing family to the well wishes from friends both old and new. And while we settle comfortably into this Wonderfully Joyous Season, 2009 is shaping up to be a year of […]
Posted in: Syndicated PI Ping
With IBX Purchasing Isn’t Just A Business, It Is A Way Of Life! (IBX Profile: http://www.ibxgroup.com/ibx-overview.aspx)
December 22, 2008
“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 […]
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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 […]
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