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New Procurement Insights EU Edition Set To Launch by Jon Hansen

May 23, 2013

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This past year has been somewhat of a watershed year for the Procurement Insights blog as well as its sister radio show The PI Window on the World. For example, we surpassed the 1,000 post mark with the blog that was launched with little fanfare in May 2007.  That is a lot of “virtual ink” […]

What if there is no value in what you’re doing? by Kelly Barner

May 14, 2013

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The very best thing about my role at Buyers Meeting Point is that I get to work and learn at the same time. I read and attend events under the ‘pretense’ that I’m helping my time-strapped colleagues stay on top of the latest in trends and thought leadership from around supply management. While that happens […]

Does the Ministry of Justice Need to Spend £675m on a Project to Collect Outstanding Fines? by Colin Cram

May 10, 2013

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How often should major projects never have been started? I can think of several and there may be another about to start. The Ministry of Justice is planning to spend £675m ($1bn) on a compliance and enforcement project/contract to collect outstanding fines http://justice.governmentcomputing.com/news/moj-issues-675m-contract-for-compliance-and-enforcement-services which, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation last year, amount to almost […]

World Class Procurement by Colin Cram

May 6, 2013

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What is world class procurement? That is the question that was asked last week at a conference that I was chairing. The topic was world class procurement in the NHS. Some people would argue that if an organisation has efficient and modern processes and procedures, category management, a highly qualified workforce, good information and performance […]

What is the difference between confidence and arrogance? (Part 1 of 2) by Roz Usheroff

May 3, 2013

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Editor’s Note: Over the past few months there has been much discussion surrounding the need for procurement professionals to step up to the plate to claim their rightful seat at the executive table. While I wholeheartedly support the need to establish one’s influential presence based on their contributions to the organization, the manner in which […]

Appetite for Development: How Procurement Departments Differ in Their Desires for Continuous Staff Training by Charles Dominick, SPSM, SPSM2

April 17, 2013

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Editor’s Note:  Charles is founder, president and chief procurement officer of Next Level Purchasing, which offers the SPSM (Senior Professional in Supply Management) family of certifications. Be sure to check out Charles’ Purchasing Certification Blog. In my line of work, I see four types of procurement departments relative to their appetites for professional development. Type […]

Focus on building relationships that create sustainable value in Canada key to CF-18 Hornet replacement contract (Part 1) by Andy Akrouche

March 21, 2013

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Editor’s Note: The following article is from the Relational Contracting Intelligence blog by Andy Akrouche. Given the high profile debate surrounding Canada’s failed F-35 fighter jet acquisition, the timing of Akrouche’s article could not be better. “I am not pro or against the technology, I just want to build value in Canada. So let’s take […]

Work Smarter, Not Harder…Actually, Work Harder At Working Smarter by Charles Dominick, SPSM, SPSM2

March 13, 2013

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Editor’s Note:  Charles is founder, president and chief procurement officer of Next Level Purchasing, which offers the SPSM (Senior Professional in Supply Management) family of certifications. Be sure to check out Charles’ Purchasing Certification Blog. Imagine these situations… Situation 1:  After rehearsing for three months, a choir performs their Spring concert.  Despite the facts that […]

The Prognosticators Series: 2013 Predictions by Source One

February 11, 2013

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Editor’s Note:  As is often the case when the hands of time tick relentlessly forward into another new year, we take this opportunity to look ahead to what the next 12 months might hold in store for us both personally as well as for the purchasing industry as a whole. In this fifth installment of […]

Procurement in My Stocking by Kelly Barner

January 31, 2013

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If you were good last year, you may have been lucky enough to find a treat in your stocking on Christmas morning. I must have been very VERY good last year. Not only did I get some of my favorite treats in my stocking, but one of those treats came with it the basis for […]

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