Discover the distinctions between competitive and non-competitive procurement processes. While competitive procurement promotes transparency and competition, non-competitive focuses on specific suppliers. Evaluate the pros and cons for your business.
(This interview was conducted in 2015. Damon Norris is currently Director of Member Services at Arizona Charter Schools Association.) Damon Norris used to be … How Legacy Traditional School Transformed Their Purchasing Process
It’s the sort of thing that gives office managers and procurement experts nightmares: a procurement issue has ballooned and is now costing the company … 5 Procurement Nightmares You Can Avoid
As supply chains start to look more like tangled webs with many suppliers, requester, and shipping partners, cloud-based solutions will be the solution of … Cloud Computing and Supply Chain Management
Over the past 15 years the frontier of a global economy has broadened extensively thanks to the Internet. And now more than ever, procurement … Is the Future of Procurement Cloud Technology?
Interview and insights with Nickie Morrison, purchasing manager for IFN Modern IFN Modern is a popular online furniture store that specializes in selling mid-century modern … Supply Chain and Product Sourcing for Furniture Purchasing
The topic of supply chain management (and the creation of a coherent set of best practices therein) can be a source of stress. That’s … A Brief History of Modern Supply Chain Management and Best Practices
The concept of international purchasing management, in my (humble!) opinion, is a bit of a misnomer. Yes, large, multinational firms (and some medium-sized ones … International Purchasing Management
Charter schools have seen explosive growth in the U.S., but what are they and how do they differ from other types of schools? Let’s … Charter School Growth & the Case for e-Procurement
For those of us that watch/analyze/critique the procurement world on a regular basis, it is easy to get caught up in the freshest, trendiest … The Importance of Purchase Orders
Expenses (sadly!) are an unavoidable aspect of business. Lunches…airplane tickets…hotels…rental cars…these things add up. And it all must be accounted for. Enter expense reporting … A Quick Introduction to Expense Reporting Software
There is nothing both the technology and procurement worlds love better than a new, shiny buzzword. That penchant for the trendy, I should say, … Procurement SaaS: a Buzzword Explained
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