May 2, 2014
When I was recently invited to check out the new Category Management Survey from Future Purchasing, I was immediately reminded of an October 2012 Procurement Leaders article by Paul Teague titled “Why category management is important.” While it is a relatively short and concise read, it packs an interestingly powerful punch. Specifically, and despite being […]
November 1, 2013
While we are all familiar with the expression “originality is your ability to conceal your source,” what happens when you are the “originator” and therefore have no point of reference from which to begin. As a vendor looking to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Blue Ocean Brain believes that they fall into this […]
KPMG’s Tanya Ward’s Recent Post Has It’s Origins In 2008 – But Are We Now Headed In The Right Direction?
September 16, 2025
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What is the difference between Category Management, Procurement, and Purchasing in 2008 and 2025?