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On-line bill payments growing even more popular


February 27, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions, Securing transactions, Supply chain technology

Businesses supporting Internet bill payments must be doing something right.

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Transaction security: Your best friends can be your worst enemies


February 26, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions, Securing transactions, Supply chain efficiency, Supply chain technology

The weakest link in your transaction security set-up is also your strongest asset: People.

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5 ways you can assess risks of transaction security systems


February 25, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement fraud, Purchasing decisions, Securing transactions

To a certain extent, transaction security is a concern for everyone, regardless of the size or sophistication of your Purchasing & Procurement operation.

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Man calls cops to report missing inventory — that he stole


February 24, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views

Perhaps you could consider it a crime of opportunity.

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Top 7 pitfalls that kill your supply chain efficiency


February 24, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Special Report

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To really achieve lean operation, timing is everything. 

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Two-thirds of companies would suffer if supplier failed


February 23, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions

“A supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link,” states one Procurement pro — and that weak link keeps getting more frail.

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Four strategies for keeping the boss happy


February 20, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement trends

Do Purchasing & Procurement staffers understand your ground rules for getting along with the boss?

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3 ways to sell e-procurement to your vendors


February 19, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions, Supply chain efficiency, Supply chain technology

Sometimes, it seems that you have to spend in order to save.

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What ROI should you really expect from RFID?


February 18, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Supply chain technology

You’ve probably heard the buzz about how 75% of RFID users expect to see ROI in two years.

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Down economy: Good opportunity to make your move


February 17, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement trends

Is one of your goals moving up a couple of rungs on your company’s supply chain ladder to success? Now could be a great time to show them your talents — and why you belong there.

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