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Procurement ‘best practices’ still not perfect


July 31, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions, Supply chain technology

Public sector procurement pros are doing the best they can to follow “best practices,” so they’re aware of where they’re falling short

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Bankruptcy tide is rising: Can you swim?


July 30, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions

Watch your step — you’ll need to steer clear of the growing puddles of red ink out there. Purchasing pros are keeping a close eye on bankruptcy trends.

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Win an iPod touch


July 29, 2008 by Staff
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views

Complete our 8-question reader survey to enter a drawing for an Apple iPod touch.

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‘Push’ suppliers to join your team


July 29, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions, Special Report, Supply chain efficiency, Supply chain technology

In most Procurement settings, suppliers and business inventory pass like two ships in the night — when they really could be sailing together as a small fleet.

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More businesses opting for paperless transactions


July 29, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Securing transactions

No, hearing from the Automated Clearing House doesn’t mean Ed McMahon’s knocking at your door with one of those over-sized checks.

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Best vendors offer more than cheap deals


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

Successful bargaining with a vendor to some means that you have to come out with the lowest price.

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How much does he really make?


July 25, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement trends

Show me the money! Or in this case, show me how much money financial pros rake in!

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Fed resources are out there — if you know where to look


July 24, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends

Are you getting your slice of Uncle Sam’s pie?

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Job applicant: ‘You’ll regret hiring me’


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

Job interviews usually aren’t the stuff that laughs are made of, but …

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Help! I’m drowning in information


July 22, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement trends

Want to know why you really feel stressed?

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