Tag: suppliers
One Suppliers Strategy to Win New Business – Mildly Infuriating or Maximizing ROI?
Suppliers and Strategy Suppliers should have a solid strategy when trying to obtain new business. It's one thing to get your foot in...
A supplier coaching story. Who is to blame for the great flopperoo?
Supplier Coaching Supplier coaching isn't an exact science, which leaves ample opportunity to mess it up. But it's not like we are trying... Read More
A Cautionary Tale: How to Ensure You are Never Invited Back Again to Another RFP. EVER.
Preface: A Cautionary Tale Just to clear the air, there are a TON of mistakes you can come back from during an RFP... Read More
The Magic of the Halloween Supply Chain
The Halloween Supply Chain There are certain jobs within the supply chain and procurement industry I'm glad I haven't jumped into. One, in... Read More
Suppliers Should Embrace Working With Sourcing and Procurement, Instead of Fighting a Endless Battle
A Suppliers Predicament In the middle of finalizing a multi-million dollar deal, and then you get the dreaded call. Sourcing wants to chat.... Read More
Reference Checks – What Are Your Business Partners Secretly Saying About You?
Reference Checks? I'm not sure about you, but I'm surprised I even have to write about this topic. Unfortunately, given some co-worker's recent... Read More
Managing Creative Ad Agencies Throughout a Product’s Lifecycle
Scroll to the bottom to download this free whitepaper on advertising agencies! Search for: Pages #WSW – Women Supporting Women Key Contact Information... Read More
Promotional Products – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Protect Your Brand Image and Check out New Trends for 2020
Promotional Products, there’s been a huge uptick in the amount of crazy promotional products that are being sent. So what gives? Read more to find out!
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Under the Influence: The Coronavirus’ Disruption on Global Supply Chain
If you are anything like me, the sight and news of the Coronavirus has got you hunkered down in your basement, covering your... Read More
7 Freshman Mistakes to Ditch in a Capabilities Presentation
A capabilities pitch can make or break a potential relationship. So make sure you knock their socks off!
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More RFP Mistakes, Mishaps and Mayhem!
RFP Mistakes... What do you do, when you've encountered writer's block? That's right! Exploit others' pain anonymously! Kidding. I would never do... Read More
How to write an RFP that suppliers want to respond to
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!
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Nightmare IT Negotiations
MsCategoryManagement blogs about IT Sourcing and Nightmare Negotiations
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The Sourcing Redemption – Suppliers and Vendors, This Rant is for You!
The Sourcing Redemption by Ms Category Management
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How to Grow the Grinch’s Heart – Tips for Suppliers in Creating and Maintaining Relationships with Sourcing and Procurement
How to Grow the Grinch’s Heart – Suggestions for Suppliers by Ms Category Management
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