The state of Tennessee has signed a facilities management contract to help the state provide the best service to citizens and employees at the lowest possible cost for taxpayers.
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Forbes — 20 March 2017 — Supply Chains and Adjusting to Trump
Supply Chains And Adjusting To Trump: Think Local And Global Article by Kate Vitasek published 20 March 2017 in Forbes It’s still early in the Trump presidency, but not too early for supply chain professionals to begin planning for what could be major challenges in global markets and trade agreements, especially if President Donald Trump […]
Forbes — February 2017 — Comic Contracts
Comic Contracts: A Novel Approach To Contract Clarity And Accessibility Column by Kate Vitasek published 14 February on Forbes.com Beware the fine print is the oft-repeated expression heard in almost any deal or contract negotiation. It’s good advice that too often is ignored in daily life and job situations—especially among those segments of the population […]
Forbes — 20 December 2016
Philadelphia Is Modernizing Procurement Regs For Modern Needs Article by Kate Vitasek published by Forbes on 20 December 2016. The City of Philadelphia is on track to comprehensively modernize its “old-school” procurement regulations, which have not changed since 1951… Here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/hpafbxp
Forbes — November 2016 — Relational contracting
Relational Contracting On The Rise With The Success Of The Australian Navy Article by Kate Vitasek published by Forbes on 30 November 2016. Relational contracting is back in fashion, marked recently by the Australian Navy’s innovative approach for incorporating a relational contract that led to their winning the International Association of Contracting and Commercial Management […]
Forbes — 26 September 2016 — Guardrails
Flip Your Negotiation On Its Head: Demand ‘Guardrails’ Upfront Articles by Kate Vitasek published by Forbes on 26 September 2016. How often does this scenario occur during contract negotiations? The parties are inches away from closing the deal or signing the contract when the legal and/or financial department jumps into the fray. You are in […]
Forbes – 27 August 2016 — VW dispute with suppliers
VW’s Supplier Dispute Shines More Light On Power-Play Practices Published in Forbes by Kate Vitasek on 27 August 2016. Everyone wants a good deal from their supplier. But when is a company crossing the line to supplier bullying? Typically buyer-supplier disputes, tensions and dust-ups are quite common, but usually run under the radar due to […]
Forbes — 14 July 2016 — Brexit
Brexit: Supplier Allies, Not Adversaries, Will Help You Weather The Storm Kate Vitasek’s Forbes column published 14 July 2016. Procurement and contracting communities are buzzing after Brexit, trying to calm nerves on the impact of Brexit. Most agree one thing is fairly certain; regulatory regimes and trade agreements will have to be closely monitored to […]
Forbes — 30 June 2016
Big Business Can Take A Lesson From Child Psychology Article by Kate Vitasek published by Forbes on 30 June 2016 One-sided power-based business relationships could take a lesson from child psychology and behavioral studies that are based on the power of positive, incentive-based approaches to foster collaboration and win-win results… Here’s the link: http://tinyurl.com/hdbsxqk
Forbes — 7 June 2016
3 Big Wins From Healthcare Companies To Contain Costs Article by Kate Vitasek published on 7 June 2016 Here’s the link: http://onforb.es/1UnH1sn
