Article by Kate Vitasek, Bonnie Keith, Jeroen Van De Rijt and Andrew Downward · published online on May 3, 2022 The ABCs of Competitive Bidding — https://www.scmr.com/article/the_abcs_of_competitive_bidding “Every day, hundreds of organizations conduct competitive bids to pick the best supplier to meet their needs. Unfortunately, too many organizations are using the wrong tools for the wrong job—often […]
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Forbes – 4 May 2022 – Transparency is key
When seeking to build reliable, long-lasting and mutually-beneficial business partnerships, transparency isn’t just a good idea: It’s key.
Forbes — 29 April 2022 — Keep Business Relationships Simple
Article by Kate Vitasek published 29 April 2022 No matter the industry or money-making niche, if you run a business of any kind, relationships can make or break how well things progress. To ensure that yours are positive, well-managed, and mutually beneficial, here’s a rock-solid piece of advice: keep ’em simple. Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/katevitasek/2022/04/29/heres-why-its-best-to-keep-business-relationships-simple/?sh=4903bf7f68c9
Forbes — 8 March 2022
Why Collaboration Yields Improved Productivity (And The Science Behind It). Post by Kate Vitasek on 8 March 2022. URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/katevitasek/2022/03/08/why-collaboration-yields-improved-productivity-and-the-science-behind-it/?sh=115643be5d55
Art of Procurement podcast — 28 June 2021
Forbes 30 January – PA bridge collapse
Article published by Kate Vitasek on 30 January 2020. Title:: Pennsylvania Should Look To MnDOT’s Success With I-35 Bridge Replacement As A Model URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/katevitasek/2022/01/30/pennsylvania-should-look-to-mndots-success-with-i-35-bridge-replacement-as-a-model/?sh=1503ee32576f
Buyers Meeting Point – Book Review
“Simply put, business happens. Things change, including the underlying deal covered by the contract.”
– Contracting in the New Economy, p. 46
Harnessing the Power of Sourcing Business Models – SIG Future of Sourcing – Oct. 2021
When a company seeks a strategic supplier, the crucial first step is to choose the right sourcing model, which will make or break the relationship.
Ally-Shoring: An Answer To The Manufacturing Labor Crisis
The Brookings Institution, suggests ally-shoring as a solution. to the manufacturing/labor crisis.
Getting Ready For Back To Work And Negotiations – Forbes 28 July 2021
Kate Vitasek blog/article published on 28 July 2021 features getting back to work insights from Dan Ariely. Also getting back to efficient negotiations.
