Is Six Sigma Still Relevant in A Dynamically Changing World? “With the growing level of dissatisfaction with programs such as Six Sigma, the question that needs to be asked is quite simply this . . . what are the key elements of a successful process improvement initiative? This white paper focuses on the possible reasons… [Read more…]
January 26, 2009
“A true centralization of procurement objectives requires a decentralized architecture that is based on the real-world operating attributes of all transactional stakeholders . . . in other words, your organization gains control of it’s spend environment by relinquishing centralized functional control in favor of operational efficiencies originating on the front lines. This is the cornerstone… [Read more…]
January 22, 2009
Los Angeles, CA, January 20, 2009 – Marlin Equity Partners is pleased to announce that it has made a significant capital investment in Emptoris, Inc., a leading global provider of enterprise supply and contract management software. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Emptoris’ software and service solutions are used by Global 2000 companies in more than 75… [Read more…]
January 20, 2009
Princeton, NJ, January 12, 2009 – Zycus Inc., the leading Spend Management solutions company, today announced significant performance during the first half of its fiscal year, recording 122 percent in overall year-over-year growth. The company follows an April to March fiscal year. During this period, Zycus added 27 new customers across multiple countries and established… [Read more…]
January 17, 2009
“It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to, than I have ever known.” Final sentence of A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens, English Novelist (1812 – 1870) Without giving away the number of years I have… [Read more…]
January 15, 2009
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… [Read more…]
January 15, 2009
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… [Read more…]
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,… [Read more…]
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… [Read more…]
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… [Read more…]
Relational Outsourcing Seminar
January 29, 2009
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