This week on the Pulse Podcast, Josh and Kevin talk with Emily Cranfill and Holly Scott, NASPO’s Procurement… Continue reading We’ll Manage: Supplier Management with NASPO’s Procurement Content Managers
Tag: supplier relations
A Cooperative Future: Emerging Market Initiative and Supplier Relations
NASPOValuePoint is shaking up the cooperative world by introducing its new Emerging Market Initiative. What does this mean… Continue reading A Cooperative Future: Emerging Market Initiative and Supplier Relations
Supply Chain Fragility and Disruption Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has not merely disrupted production in the supply chain, it has, at times, temporarily stopped… Continue reading Supply Chain Fragility and Disruption Recovery
To Protest a Bid, or not to Protest?
While not a Shakespearean existential inquiry, a vendor who did not win a competitive bid for a public… Continue reading To Protest a Bid, or not to Protest?
Another Resource for your Procurement Toolbox: PTAC
Like most problem-solvers, procurement professionals have a metaphorical toolbox that they reach into from time to time to… Continue reading Another Resource for your Procurement Toolbox: PTAC
Relations Matter!
Agency relations and customer service is NASPO’s top priority for 2019. What an exciting topic to tackle as… Continue reading Relations Matter!
5 Things You Should Know About Reverse Auctions
Are reverse auctions a win-win for both parties? The answer depends on who you ask, and as always,… Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Reverse Auctions
Through the Vendor’s Eyes: Procurement and Contract Management
NASPO recently held the REACH (Regional Education and Connection Hub) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. 270 state members… Continue reading Through the Vendor’s Eyes: Procurement and Contract Management
Negotiating for Value
NASPO recently held the REACH (Regional Education and Connection Hub) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. 270 state members… Continue reading Negotiating for Value
The Problem Solvers
The basis of any good business partnership is the ability to understand problems and develop a joint strategy… Continue reading The Problem Solvers