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The Godfather: Procurement Lessons Inspired by the Mafia

The Godfather: Procurement Lessons Inspired by the Mafia

Posted on July 21, 2019June 19, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
July 19th, 2019. The Godfather. The Mafia. We can all learn something from their successful business management. So here's a guide to handling work like a mob boss. Read More
How to write an RFP that suppliers want to respond to

How to write an RFP that suppliers want to respond to

Posted on June 27, 2019June 19, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
Writing an RFP in the digital age is no easy task. Especially when you have lots of information to share. Find out how to write an RFP suppliers will WANT to respond to! Read More
3 Epic Business Faux Pas you'll be happy didn't happen to you!

3 Epic Business Faux Pas you’ll be happy didn’t happen to you!

Posted on June 20, 2019September 8, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
3 epic business faux pas that will make you cringe! Join me and laugh at my pain! Read More
Negotiation Donkeys - Quit Your Crying!

Negotiation Donkeys – Quit Your Crying!

Posted on June 18, 2019June 19, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
It's 2019 and the Negotiation Donkeys are on my last nerve! Read more to hear what the top 5 common excuses are and what I think we should do moving forward. Read More
It's an Inside Job: The Dirty Little Secret of Sourcing Fraud

It’s an Inside Job: The Dirty Little Secret of Sourcing Fraud

Posted on June 5, 2019September 9, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
Sourcing Fraud. It's the dirty little secret and epidemic sweeping small businesses. So why haven't we heard more about it? Read more to find out. Read More
The Time I Hired a Cat to Walk My Dog - The Art of Negotiation

The Time I Hired a Cat to Walk My Dog – The Art of Negotiation

Posted on May 31, 2019September 9, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
The time I hired a cat to walk my dog... ridiculous right? Thinking you're an expert in one area makes you an expert in another is just as ridiculous. Especially when it comes to negotiations. Read More
7 Amazing Fun Facts about Category Managers

7 Amazing Fun Facts about Category Managers

Posted on May 22, 2019September 9, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
7 (Seven) Fun Facts about Category Managers that you may not have known! Read More
Bull in a China Shop - #WSW

Bull in a China Shop – #WSW

Posted on May 18, 2019December 8, 2024 by DanaMarieSmall
Ms Category Management explains what a Bull in a China shop should really mean Read More
Nightmare IT Negotiations

Nightmare IT Negotiations

Posted on May 15, 2019September 9, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
MsCategoryManagement blogs about IT Sourcing and Nightmare Negotiations Read More
10 Things to Avoid When Networking

10 Things to Avoid When Networking

Posted on May 9, 2019September 9, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
10 things to avoid when networking from Ms. Category Management at mscategorymanagement blog Read More
2019 ANAFM Conference - Amazing Highlights

2019 ANAFM Conference – Amazing Highlights

Posted on May 5, 2019September 9, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
The 2019 ANA Financial Management Conference Review by Ms. Category Management Read More
Networking - Love or Hate?

Networking – Love or Hate?

Posted on April 30, 2019September 9, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
Join Ms. Category Management in her 2019 blog to talk about Business Networking Read More
What's Your Level of Transparency in Discussions with Sourcing Peers?

What’s Your Level of Transparency in Discussions with Sourcing Peers?

Posted on March 22, 2019June 19, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
A blog from Ms. Category Management on the level of Transparency in Discussion with Sourcing Peers Read More
Strategic Sourcing in the Stone Ages

Strategic Sourcing in the Stone Ages

Posted on March 8, 2019June 19, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
Check out my new blogs from 2019; Strategic Sourcing in the Stone Ages by Ms Category Management Read More
7 Deadly Sins of Sourcing

7 Deadly Sins of Sourcing

Posted on February 24, 2019July 30, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall
The 7 Deadly Sins of Strategic Sourcing - blog by Ms Category Management Read More
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