What do you do when you need that supplier?
January 22, 2009 by Charlie Walker
January 22, 2009 by Charlie Walker
3 ways you can keep your company afloat
January 20, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions, Special Report, Supply chain efficiency
What to do when they sneak around your back
January 5, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions
Sneakiness is an admirable trait if you happen to be a sniper, a basketball player or even a lawyer. But when you have to start dealing with sneaky folks, your job gets much more difficult.
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Tags: benchmarks, price, sales, suppliers
Cardboard boxes get more expensive
September 26, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions, Supply chain efficiency
If you haven’t been re-using your corrugated cardboard boxes, now’s a great time to start.
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Tags: cardboard, containerboard, price, procurement
Beating vendors at their own game
May 7, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions
It can be likened to “going all in” while playing Texas Hold ‘Em — the negotiations you hold with vendors and suppliers.
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Tags: bargaining, negotiations, price, vendors
