4 Must Attend Procurement Events in 2014
Networking, inspiring speakers, user training, and cocktail hour- these are just a few perks of attending industry events and conferences. If you don’t have any conferences booked for 2014 or simply...
View Article2 Key Aspects of Better Communication
I think anyone that has been involved in any long-term personal relationship would agree that clear communication is a key feature to any healthy relationship. Most would likely also agree this applies...
View Article6 Steps to Improve Your Win-Loss Process: Part 1
Part of planning my goals for 2014 involves reviewing what I did well and what I could improve on from 2013. At Iasta, I’m part of the Win-Loss team and one of my favorite Iasta success stories from...
View Article6 Steps to Improve Your Win-Loss Process: Part 2
Welcome back! Just joining in? In Part 1, I discussed the first 3 steps Iasta took in 2013 to improve our win-loss process and shared Iasta’s experience of each step. Today, I’ll share the final 3...
View ArticleBaseball and Measuring Procurement’s Value
Finally, spring has sprung and it is officially baseball season. In my house, there is much rejoicing! With the dawn of each new season there is fresh hope, even if it is sometimes…fleeting. Perhaps...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons Why Should You Attend ISM 2014
ISM continually sets the bar for supply chain events around the world. This year, ISM 2014 will take place in the city that never sleeps (Las Vegas) on May 5-7. Why should you attend ISM 2014? Here are...
View ArticleAre You Speaking the Language of Value?
Procurement organizations are constantly being challenged to create more value. The initial step for each company is to define exactly what value means given their unique economic context. The language...
View ArticleParticipate In IASTA and Efficio’s Global Procurement Survey
Iasta has partnered with Efficio to research how procurement maturity varies globally and address the steps procurement leaders are taking to become change agents in their organizations. Our hope is...
View Article6 Tips for Getting the Most out of Iasta reSource 2014
Iasta reSource 2014 in Indianapolis is less than 43 days away. If you’ve never been to Iasta’s user conference (or any conference for that matter), I’m sure you have a handful of questions. What...
View Article10 Reasons Why Indianapolis is the Best Place for Iasta reSource 2014: A...
Can you believe that we are only a few weeks away from Iasta reSource 2014? If you’re joining us for the conference, your days at reSource will be full of inspiring speakers and sessions and exciting...
View ArticleSupply Chain Finance Collaboration
I recently wrote an article for eSourcing Forum about the role procurement can play in carrying out a company’s working capital strategy. Since more procurement pros are reporting to Finance, I shared...
View ArticleAnswers to your questions about Selectica’s acquisition of b-pack
Selectica has just announced the acquisition of b-pack, an industry leader in Purchase to Pay. Since the merger of Selectica and IASTA a year ago, it’s been our goal to provide customers with tailored...
View ArticleWhy General Counsel and Procurement are Initiating Best Practices with...
Last week, Determine hosted a webinar on how General Counsel’s role has evolved beyond legal responsibilities. Research shows that businesses have an increased focus on contract management and many...
View ArticleTaking TIGR by the tail: Kellogg Company’s CLM deployment strategy
It was in 2009 when Kellogg Company began exploring new options for a contract lifecycle management tool. That decision, however, got put off as the company pursued a major acquisition opportunity....
View ArticleThe hijacking of Lean Management or management’s flight from complexity?
“Lean production is a work organization model that favors the development of proactive, competent employees who are prepared and motivated to think and suggest improvements.” — Philippe Hidden behind...
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