Welcome to the #loveprocurement podcast, where we bring you a fresh and lighthearted take on all things procurement. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of Procurement with a twist of humor and a sprinkle of fun. We'll explore a different topic in each episode, inviting industry experts and special guests to share their insights, experiences, and stories. Whether you're a seasoned procurement professional or just curious about the field, this podcast is for you. Get ready to laugh, ...
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Riveting, thought-provoking interviews with industry leaders The PI Window goes where no other media dares to tread to bring you the stories and insights you need to stay on top of your procurement world.Do you have a story idea or guest suggestion? Send us an e-mail at jhansen@pisocialmedia1.com.
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Ep 18: A Passion for Category Management feat. Sabrina Hueren
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Category management is as fundamental part of procurement as strategic sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation. At the same time, there is a chasm between optimism about the potential of category management and examples of where it has been carried out successfully. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, Kelly Barner is joined by S…
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Ep 17: Modernizing Procurement for the State of Ohio feat. Andrew Cochran
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Procurement transformation is always a complex, high-stakes effort, but when the organization going through the change is in the public sector, every effort has to be made to minimize disruption - especially when the public may be affected. When the state of Ohio decided to transform their procurement organization, they started by laying a foundati…
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Ep 16: Love Them or Leave Them - Procurement Buzzwords & Acronyms featuring Vishal Patel and Philip Ideson
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Language has the power to unite a community. Not only does it create a feeling of belonging, using the same terminology as others makes the speaker’s meaning clear, despite challenging circumstances. On the other hand, language can also alienate, frustrate, and just plain annoy people who are not familiar with the acronyms and terminology used by o…
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Ep 15: Firm but Empathetic: Procurement’s Role in Implementation feat. Katarzyna Fonteyn
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No digital solution can deliver an ROI without a successful implementation, and yet procurement often finds themselves taking a key role in critical implementations without necessarily having the skills or experience to do so. On the other hand, few efforts provide procurement with a greater opportunity to build relationships across the organizatio…
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Ep 14: One Year into the Generative AI Journey feat. Chris Sawchuk and Vishal Patel
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For almost two decades, The Hackett Group has been asking procurement leaders about their priorities for the current year, how they plan to invest in skills and technology, and what new and trending topics have seized their attention. Since procurement is a constantly evolving professional discipline, some areas of the study show only minor adjustm…
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Ep 13: Soft Skills - Applying the Art of Improvisation to Procurement feat. Carmen Carulli
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Despite the interest and attention being heaped upon digital platforms, leadership teams still have to emphasize the importance of developing their team’s soft skills. Whether that means improved two-way communication abilities or a willingness to trust one’s instinct when it matters most, strengths and abilities have to go far beyond technical are…
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Ep 12: Taking an Operational View of Procurement and Supply Chain feat. Michael Stietz #LoveProcurement
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Aspiring professionals have to deliver more than table-stakes results if they want to climb the corporate ladder. In fact, they have to do more than climb: they need to time travel. Most hard working individuals can create value for today, in their current role, given the present circumstances. The real prize goes to those who manage to create a so…
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Ep 11: Unveiling the Secrets of Selling to Procurement: feat. Franck Lheureux #LoveProcurement
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Many procurement professionals cringe and cover their ears at the mere mention of “selling.” The fatigue associated with being ‘sold to’ for their own solutions and the solutions associated with sourcing projects across the business is real. But legacy perceptions of selling are no more representative than legacy perceptions of procurement. In this…
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Ep 10: Successful Change Management, Implementation, and Adoption feat. Dan Amzallag
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When a decision is made about what procurement platform will be put in place, the team’s effort is not done. In fact, it is only the beginning. A well-managed implementation process ensures that the company achieves the objectives and benefits associated with the solution, and it takes into consideration input from a wide variety of users. Implemen…
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Ep 9: Going from Procurement to the Dark Side feat. Arnaud Malarde and Jarrod McAdoo
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Being ‘in procurement’ can mean a number of things, but typically it is assumed to mean that someone is a procurement practitioner. When a practitioner makes the decision to stay in procurement but take on another role - say working at a service or solution provider - their colleagues may be distrustful. Some will even believe they have gone over t…
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Ep 8: Forming a Lasting Data Strategy feat. Joseph Yacura and Alex Saric
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Data is one of the most valuable resources any company can have, but having it versus being able to trust it and put it to work are two different things. Some data is brought in from the outside with a clear purpose, and other data is created as a byproduct of business processes and transactions. Being able to pull it together as part of a cohesive…
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Ep 7: Telling the Ivalua Story feat. David Khuat-Duy
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Today’s emerging technology is based on artificial intelligence and machine learning, but it wasn't so very long ago that the Internet, followed by cloud computing and SaaS, revolutionized enterprise systems. At the start of each new age, disruptive thinkers have to imagine - and then build - platforms that are able to apply the new capabilities to…
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Ep 6: 2024 Big Trends in Procurement feat. Andrew Bartolini and Vishal Patel
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While some market research reports capture a snapshot in time, others play a long game, watching priorities shift over a decade or more. Those annual reports can often capture more nuanced trends, providing actionable insight that executives can use to position themselves, their teams, and their companies as leaders in an incredibly competitive mar…
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Ep 5: Why and How Generative AI Is Changing Procurement feat. Pascal Bensoussan
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In late 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT set the world’s imagination on fire. The possibilities of generative AI seemed endless, but at some point the work of applying this new technology had to begin. Companies of all sizes and across industries started experimenting with all kinds of generative AI use cases. Which of them will stand the test of time - and …
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Ep 4: Procurement as the Agent of Sustainable Change feat. Thomas Udesen and Oliver Hurrey
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While the work to reduce emissions is not simple, it is absolutely critical for organizations worldwide. Fortunately for them, procurement’s core skills - multi-tasking, resilience, and an emphasis on taking action - are precisely what is needed to lay the foundation for a more sustainable future. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast, Ke…
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Ep 3: Women and Procurement feat. Katie McEwan and Laura Smith
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International Women’s Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about experiences and challenges, bringing everyone together for the sake of driving needed change. But it is also an opportunity to recognize, to celebrate, and reflect on the progress that has been made, in some cases, one connection at a time. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement …
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Ep 2: When Procurement Changed the Course of History feat. Stephen Carter
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In 1685, two armies led an armed rebellion against King James II of England. Their goal was no less than to remove him from power. In the final battle, 3,600 Government soldiers faced off against 4,000 soldiers led by the Duke of Monmouth. Despite being outnumbered, the Government army took the day. What was it that allowed King James II and the Go…
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Ep 1: Introducing the #LoveProcurement podcast feat. Vishal Patel
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A few years ago, Ivalua was trying to invest in the procurement community. They realized that whenever procurement professionals talk about their work, they genuinely enjoy what they do and they take pride in their work. The team started asking procurement professionals they met one simple question: Why do YOU love procurement? The rest is history.…
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Microsoft President Kevin Peesker Talks About The Need For More Women In STEM
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At the recent Long View Systems #ActivateDigital2018 Conference, I had the opportunity to meet with some of the most notable thought leaders from the high tech industry and beyond. In what is the first of eight podcast interviews I did with amazing individuals such as Microsoft’s new President Kevin Peesker, NetApp’s Jon Mellon, and HPE’s new Vice …
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What Is Our Digital Future? (This Week: NetApp VP Jon Mellon)
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At the recent Long View Systems #ActivateDigital2018 Conference, I had the opportunity to meet with some of the most notable thought leaders from the high tech industry and beyond to talk about digital transformation and its impact on everything from business, to the economy and even gender from the standpoint of the pressing need for more women in…
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Acquisition News: Ivalua CMO Alex Saric Talks About Directworks Acquisition
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Back in April I welcomed Ivalua SVP Sales and Business Development Amol Joshi to the show to talk about the company's big win Arizona, as well as successes with Quebec Hydro, Toronto’s Cadillac Fairview, and other notable account wins including US Foods, Honeywell and Credit Suisse. To say that Ivalua is a company on the rise may be an understateme…
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Horizon 2017 Panel: The Evolution of Supplier Risk Assessment and Mitigation
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In October I had the privilege of moderating two panels featuring international industry experts discussing some of our industry's most pressing questions. I am pleased to provide you with this PI Window On The World exclusive broadcast of one of those discussions which were on supplier risk assessment and mitigation. INNOVATION TRACK (Lafitte Room…
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The Risking It All Series: One-On-One with The Hackett Group's Chris Sawchuk
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Okay, so I took some liberties with the famous Mark Twain, and Charles Dudley Warner joke about the weather and made it about risk. However, and different from the weather, procurement professionals can do something about risk, but for whatever reason choose not to. At least this is what one study reported when it was disclosed that while 80 percen…
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Spend Matters SolutionMap: A Talk With Pierre Mitchell
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On April 10th, 2017, I received a press release announcing that Spend Matters released its first SolutionMap, an essential tool for procurement executives and their teams to assess and understand vendor capability on an ongoing basis. In today's segment, I am joined by Spend Matters' Chief Research Officer Pierre Mitchell to talk about SolutionMap,…
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The Risking It All Series: One-On-One With CreditRiskMonitor CEO Jerry Flum
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Okay, so I took some liberties with the famous Mark Twain, and Charles Dudley Warner joke about the weather and made it about risk. However, and different from the weather, procurement professionals can do something about risk, but for whatever reason choose not to. At least this is what one study reported when it was disclosed that while 80 percen…
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Procurious Big Ideas Summit: Transforming Procurement The IBM Way
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The Procurious Big Ideas Summit that is scheduled to take place on September 28th in Chicago promises to bring across the pond the same energy and insights as last years event in the UK. To do this, the organizers have lined up an impressive array of speakers, one of whom will be joining me today. Over the next 30-minutes, I will be talking with IB…
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Procurious Big Ideas Summit: Understanding The Blockchain Effect on Procurement
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The Procurious Big Ideas Summit that is scheduled to take place on September 28th in Chicago promises to bring across the pond the same energy and insights as last years event in the UK. To do this, the organizers have lined up an impressive array of speakers, one of whom will be joining me today. Over the next 30-minutes, I will be talking with Am…
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Procurious Big Ideas Summit: Rethinking What's Possible
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The Procurious Big Ideas Summit that is scheduled to take place on September 28th in Chicago promises to bring across the pond the same energy and insights as last years event in the UK. To do this, the organizers have lined up an impressive array of speakers, one of whom will be joining me today. Over the next 30-minutes, I will be talking with Si…
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An Insight Into The Proactis - Perfect Commerce Reverse Takeover
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PROACTIS, the Wetherby-based provider of spend management solutions, recently completed the reverse takeover of US-based Perfect Commerce, LLC for an aggregate consideration of up to $132.5 million (approximately £102.4 million). It has been reported that the acquisition will significantly "accelerate PROACTIS’ growth strategy and its geographic fo…
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Is Procurement Good For The Environment?
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Everycs, a data and software engineering company focused on product intelligence, has just joined forces with environmental consultant GreenDelta to connect their Makersite platform with the world's life-cycle data, augment it with other information, and enable faster, distributed collaboration for procurement professionals. Joining me today to tal…
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The Ivalua tail wags the CGI dog
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Today I will be joined by Ivalua’s SVP Sales and Business Development Amol Joshi to talk about the upstart company's big win with the State of Arizona. Ironically, the use of the term upstart is somewhat deceiving, because Ivalua has been around for 15 years. The moniker, however, is appropriate because the win with Arizona as well as with Cadillac…
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A Discussion With Santa Clara County Executive Jeffrey Smith
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One top public sector procurement expert suggests that the additional $2 million that Santa Clara County is going to pay to KPMG to review its procurement practice makes absolutely no sense. Or as he put it, there is no amount of service or insight that KPMG – or any consulting firm for that matter, can provide that would come close to justifying n…
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THOMASNET – D&B Partnership: Now This Is A Story To Watch
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The partnership between THOMASNET.com (formerly the Thomas Register), a company that is more than 100 years old, and Dun & Bradstreet (a company that is more than 150 years old) to protect supply chains against disruption due to unforeseen risks, is a potential game changer. Today I will be joined by THOMASNET President and CEO, Tony Uphoff, to tal…
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The Global Procurement Awards
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Procurement is a cornerstone of a sound supply chain and overall business strategy. Procurify recognizes the importance of innovation and excellence in the profession and is committed to rewarding those organizations and individuals showing leadership and dedication to driving it forward, impacting their teams, organizations, communities and the wo…
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Procurement Unplugged: Turning Big Ideas Into Meaningful Action
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Last month I welcomed to the show Procurious' Tania Seary to talk about the state of our industry and the then upcoming Big Ideas Conference. Today, I am once again joined by Tania Seary, to not only revisit some of the questions we discussed last time, but to learn about any new revelations that resulted from the event, including their impact on t…
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THOMASNET.com (Tom Greco and Travis Sherbine) Briefing with Jon Hansen
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In this advanced briefing of their presentation at the upcoming ISM2016 conference titled "Why Buyers Find it Tough to Connect with SMB Suppliers and What They Can Do About It"?, I am happy to welcome to the show Tom Greco, vice president, THOMASNET.com, and Travis Sherbine, vice president, marketing and product management, THOMASNET.com.…
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CBC Next Gen Dragon Nicole Verkindt talks about her latest business venture
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Nicole Verkindt is a frequent commentator on Canadian news outlets CBC's Exchange, "The Round Up", and is a "Dragon" on CBC's "Next Gen Dragons Den" focused on investing in early stage technology start ups. She is also the founder of OMX (theomx.com), an online platform that helps organizations "buy local" by pushing out opportunities to organizati…
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Showcasing GenerationNext With Top 30 Under 30 Megawatt Winner Amy Georgi
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Today I am pleased to wlecome to the show this year's Top 30 Under 30 Megawatt Winner Amy Georgi to talk about not only her participation in the ThomasNet/ISM Top 30 Program, but also about a profession that is going through a major transformation, and the role GenerationNext professionals will play in shaping the future. In this regard, I am going…
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Procurement Unplugged: A New Wave Era Company Talks About The Future
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Back in 2013, our expert panel identified Market Dojo as one of the first New Wave Companies to watch. Here we are in 2016 and we want to know how the has company fared during a time of significant change and transformation. Today I will be joined by executives from Market Dojo as I ask them the following three questions: How has the company evolve…
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Procurement Unplugged: Procurious' Tania Seary's Brave New World
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If knowledge is indeed power, is the ability to access people and information faster, cheaper and conveniently anytime, from anywhere, the definitive game changer in the procurement world? Joining me today to talk about her vision that became Procurious is Tania Seary. During this 30 minute segment I will be asking her the following questions: 1. I…
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Achieving Procurement Agility In A Volatile Market
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The Hackett Group's Chris Sawchuk joins me to talk about the agile procurement practice and why it is important in today's volatile market. In today's segment, we will focus on the following key points: In the upcoming Procurious' Big Ideas Summit on April 21, you are going to be talking about the need for procurement to be agile in a volatile mark…
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Point - Counterpoint: The Single Source/Sole Source Equation
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“I’m literally trying to think through and just imagine what the possible justification for this could be. First of all, to do tens of millions of dollars in contracts without shopping around to get the best deal, and then secondly to keep that a secret. What possible justification can there be for that?” – Todd MacKay, Canadian Taxpayers Federatio…
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Top 30 Under 30 Procurement Pros: A New Era Begins
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Joining me today to talk about this year's Top 30 Under 30 Awards Program - which acknowledges the up and coming young superstars of the procurement world, are M.L. Peck Senior Vice President, Program and Product Development at ISM and, Donna Cicale, Director of Audience Development from ThomasNet. During this segment we will be focusing on the fol…
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Point - Counterpoint: Has Procurement Caught The Social Media Virus?
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Procurement and social media . . . is it a pairing made in heaven or the other place? In this month's Point - Counterpoint discussion, Kelly Barner and Jon Hansen talk about the impact that social media has (and ultimately will) have on our profession.
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Our Annual Christmas Special 2015
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It is that time of year again, when the chill in the air and the warmth in our hearts lead to the lifelong memories of Christmas lights and sugar cookies, stockings hung and the excitement of Santa's imminent arrival. So kids of all ages, both young and old, take a seat by the fire and the twinkling lights of your tree as we celebrate the Festive S…
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Point - Counterpoint: Contract Wins v. Successful Implementations
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It is no secret that press releases about new contract wins, and bold proclamations of increasing market share stir up the media. That said, there is there is a world of difference between winning a contract and actually delivering the expected outcome. The problem is that rarely do we hear about the latter with has much fanfare as the former. In t…
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Buyers Meeting Point Weekly Commentary for December 7th, 2015
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This week our guest audio excerpt is from an unusually entertaining video from Next Level Purchasing Association President Charles Dominick on traditional vs non traditional approaches to recruiting. The video was posted to YouTube on November 9th, so here is what I'm guessing happened. Right after the NLPA Halloween party, Charles found a box of l…
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This week's guest audio excerpt is from a recent ProcureChange webinar on 'Applying Outsourcing Best Practices to Improve the Performance of your Internal Procurement Group.' In this event, ProcureChange founder Phil Ideson walked through ten best practices, but he focused in depth on three: putting formal statement's of work in place, investing in…
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Oregon v. Oracle: A Question Of Executive Liability
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According to an October 8th, 2015 article in the Portland Business Journal, The Oregon Supreme Court “sided with the state and denied Oracle America’s attempt to dismiss its top brass as defendants in the state’s lawsuit.” In today's segment I am joined by Buyers Meeting Point's Kelly Barner to talk about the consequences of this seminal decision a…
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Buyers Meeting Point Weekly Commentary for November 2nd, 2015
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This week's guest audio excerpt features Rita Gunther McGrath, the author of The End of Competitive Advantage. She was interviewed by CREW Network CEO Gail Ayers before speaking at their 2015 Network Convention and Marketplace. The whole interview is only 10 minutes long, and covers a number of topics including advanced strategic planning, challeng…
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