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Category Management in Purchasing 5th edition book – pre-order now!

Positive Purchasing

Approach Purchasing and Procurement Strategically, Effectively and Sustainably with Category Management. Category Management in Purchasing will help you source strategically and deliver profitability and new supply-side value effectively with a step-by-step guide to the tools, techniques and application of category management.

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A visual illustration of vendor rationalization

Procurement Insights

Vendor Irrationalization Before answering that question, read the following excerpt from an April 2009 paper, “Utilizing an Intelligent Filtering Platform to Enhance Contract Performance (A Procurement Insights Knowledge Leadership Publication).” In Canada, the number of off-contract purchasing reached a staggering 79 percent.”

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The Financial Evolution of Bitcoin!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Bitcoin was unconfined at the instance of the financial crisis in 2009. The foremost software of bitcoin was released at first glance of 2009, and in March 2009, the second block of bitcoin complex was mined. Financial evolution of Bitcoin article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols.

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How to Earn Money Through Bitcoin!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Bitcoin has processed a considerable return of investment of every investor sine the passing decade; the fact might amaze you at the instance of foremost bitcoin purchase. After the first-ever purchase in the bitcoin complex, the value of bitcoin surged and was headed to the inclination route. Jan 8 th , 2009. August 2008.

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Tradeshift: Vendor Analysis, 2023 Update (Part 1) — P2P solution overview, market analysis, company SWOT, competitors

Spend Matters

Founded in 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tradeshift began with a strong focus on e-invoicing, enabling businesses to streamline their invoicing processes. The year 2016 marked a pivotal moment for Tradeshift as it ventured into strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of IBX Business Network and Merchantry.

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What Government Contractors Should Know About the 2022 Recession

Procurement Tactics

The 2008 recession (also known as The Great Recession) lasted 18 months, from December 2007 to June 2009. In particular, General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedules (GSA/MAS) purchasing program is known as an almost recession-proof bid since it offers long-term contracts ranging from five to 20 years.

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Episode 116: Winning the Mythical Talent War with Jon Hansen

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When it comes to procurement podcasting, Jon is the ‘OG,’ with a show that dates back to 2009. In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Jon Hansen.