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Posted By Paul E. Teague | 11.19.2009
See the results of our salary survey before anyone else
We’re tabulating the results of our annual salary survey and plan to announce them to purchasingbizconnect members first. But answer these questions correctly and we’ll email you a personal copy before anyone else!
Posted By Dave Hannon | 11.19.2009
Did Costco make the right call in pricing dispute with Coca Cola?
Costco's move to stop carrying Coke brings to light a touchy subject. How do you know when to pull the plug on a supplier?
Costco's move to stop carrying Coke brings to light a touchy subject. How do you know when to pull the plug on a supplier?
Posted By Dave Hannon | 11.18.2009
Debate rages about procurement's role in marketing. Without procurement.
The magazine for the ad agency industry expresses concerns that procurement has "gone too far" in the marketing spend.
The magazine for the ad agency industry expresses concerns that procurement has "gone too far" in the marketing spend.
Posted By Dave Hannon | 11.17.2009
Hackett's November Metric of the Month: Days spent on supplier management
This month the Hackett Group drills down into FTE Days Spent on Supplier Management and Development per Major Supplier.
This month the Hackett Group drills down into FTE Days Spent on Supplier Management and Development per Major Supplier.
Posted By Susan Avery | 11.17.2009
Waiting for the recession to end before beginning a job search? First, look at this.
Now may be a good time for purchasing professionals to brush up on certain skills. Results of Purchasing’s salary survey show respondents who hold professional certification earn more than their peers.
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