Answering a Silent Question: When Compliance Adherence is a Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil Proposition (BC Compliance Group Profile)

January 15, 2009

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How Can You Negotiate After the Deal is Done? “Imagine This: a requisitioner commits to a deal with a supplier without your involvement or approval.  Now the supplier believes he’s already won the order and you’ve lost the upper hand in any negotiation.  This can be one of the toughest situations you will ever face […]

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SPONSOR NEWS: CORPORATE UNITED ANNOUNCES NEW THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH SUPPLIER-PARTNER FASTENAL

January 15, 2009

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  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 […]

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Striking the Perfect Balance between Service Parts Planning and SLA Performance White Paper (A Baxter Knowledge Leadership Library Publication)

January 8, 2009

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“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, […]

Procurement Insights From Around The World

January 6, 2009

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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 […]

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Professional Profiles (Hans Dueck)

January 6, 2009

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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 […]

Seasons Greetings and all the Very Best for the New Year From Procurement Insights

December 22, 2008

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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 […]

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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

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“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 […]

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SPONSOR NEWS Bulletin: Belgian multinational manufacturer Bekaert selects Zycus for enterprise spend management

December 19, 2008

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  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

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“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 […]

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SPONSOR NEWS: Corporate United SYNERGY 2009, Katzscan Newsletter, eWorld Conference and LM3 Sustainable Features

December 12, 2008

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(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 […]

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