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The Zycus Forum: Could better intelligence have prevented the massive recall woes of the once revered Toyota Supply Chain?
May 18, 2010
The following is the member transcript from a current Zycus Forum Exchange discussion regarding the question “Could better intelligence have prevented the massive recall woes of the once revered Toyota Supply Chain?” Use the following link to join in on, or to simply follow the discussion: Zycus Spend Intelligence Resource Group. (Note: if you are […]
What are the three biggest challenges suppliers face in their efforts to win government business?
February 23, 2010
Being well into the 7-Part “Seven Steps to Success: Jump Start Government Contract Series” with expert author Judy Bradt on the PI Window on Business Show on Blog Talk Radio, the launch of the Public Sector Suppliers Forum on LinkedIn and of course the Essential Connections Blog, we seem to have touched on a hot […]
Strategic Sourcing: Emerging Practices & Supplier Discovery and Visibility Groups Launched
October 11, 2009
Social networking has redefined how we interact and do business. Nowhere has this been more evident than in the way associations and information sources are attempting to transform themselves into real-time, globally connected intelligence providers. It is an important step as professionals are looking for a collaborative forum that extends beyond the mere provision of […]
Patrick Quirk Appointed CEO of Emptoris (My Preliminary Reaction)
October 1, 2009
Oracle has acquired GoldenGate, a leading provider of real-time data integration solutions. GoldenGate’s best-in-class solutions enable real-time data integration and management by capturing and delivering updates of critical information as the changes occur and providing continuous synchronized data across heterogeneous environments. Companies are expected to gain improved business intelligence across the enterprise, with more accurate […]
The Perfect Networker and the Southwest Effect
September 30, 2009
Like you, I receive many invitations to join what seems like an endless number of social networks. Despite the various networks to which I can claim membership, the three primary communities to which I belong are Ecademy, LinkedIn and Facebook. Based on the age demographics – Facebook is geared to the twenty-something crowd, while LinkedIn […]
Procurement Insights 
Sun Tzu on why electronic bidding platforms for most vendors are a waste of time by Jon Hansen
October 23, 2013
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Absolutely agree! ‘Positioning’ for negotiations begins the moment initial contact is made, in whatever manner (phone, website etc.), by whomever (rarely the eventual negotiator). Policies and guidelines for ‘managed communications’ with (potential) suppliers are critical. Response from reader on LinkedIn to the question “The outcome of your negotiations are determined long before you come to […]