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Was this RFP a Complete Circus, Screw-up or a Trainwreck? You Decide!

Posted on August 7, 2019June 19, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall

When a Vendor Management Review Turns into an Epic Fail

Posted on August 6, 2019June 19, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall

An awkward, cringe-worthy vendor mid-year review that had nothing to do with the supplier The beginning... I can't say vendor management is... Read More

It’s Here! My Premiere Podcast with Art of Procurement’s (AOP) Phillip Ideson

Posted on August 5, 2019June 19, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall

My first Podcast! I never thought I'd have a blog let alone a podcast... but here we are! I was super excited, nervous... Read More

5 Clever Books to Sharpen Your Strategic Sourcing Skills

Posted on July 26, 2019October 23, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall

Boost your strategic know-how with these 10 books. Just don’t fall asleep before you finish them!

Women in Procurement: Are We Winning the Battle, only to Seemingly Lose the War?

Posted on July 24, 2019June 19, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall

Women in Procurement. It’s akin to completing an Ironman. Read more to find out why we may have won some battles, but maybe losing the war.

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.

Backstabbing Co-Workers: How to Handle the Two-Faced Foe

Posted on July 3, 2019June 19, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall

Backstabbing coworkers. It’s happened to all of us, so read more about how to maintain your integrity and best practices to deal with these two-faced foes.

Playing poker can improve your negotiation skills, here’s how.

Posted on July 2, 2019October 28, 2020 by DanaMarieSmall

Poker v. Negotiation Skills. I consider myself a decent negotiator, but I’ve recently met my match. Read more to learn why an obsession with poker has made him a pro at negotiations.

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!