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18 billion reasons to make this switch


May 30, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Securing transactions

Maybe you’re one of those skeptics who’s been holding out from hopping on the electronic payment bandwagon. Guess what:

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You’ve been pranked!


May 29, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views

It’s the stuff of legend. Office pranks that carry the day and

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Avoid hiring the Stepford Wives


May 28, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement trends

We all like to be around people we perceive to be like ourselves. But is that always the best idea when hiring?

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Ready for (much) lower ordering costs?


May 28, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions, Special Report, Supply chain technology

If you had a crystal ball and asked it to show you the future of procurement, there’s a good chance

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Is there a home for job-hoppers in Procurement?


May 27, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement trends

Your search for a new Procurement employee is down to two people. Both are equally qualified and have great credentials.

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Good news, bad news for A/P


May 23, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends

It’s good news and bad news for A/P folks:

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Online ordering’s unwanted guest


May 22, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement fraud, Procurement trends, Securing transactions

Purchasing online sounds like a time-saving, automatic process with plenty of fringe benefits, right?

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Which is more important: leaders or managers?


May 21, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement trends

People who’ve been around Procurement for a little while have learned there’s a significant difference between managers and leaders:

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Who makes the final call: Sales or Procurement?


May 21, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Special Report

You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours. You’ve heard that plenty of times. But how often do you hear procurement and sales striking such a deal?

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Shhh! It’s a supply chain secret


May 20, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Supply chain technology

Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive … and more agile, adaptable and aligned than your supply chain?

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