Economic indicators especially the near dead housing market, high oil prices, and slumping retail and durable goods sales are pointing to an economic slowdown.  As a procurement manager will a slow down impact your plans?

K2 Sourcing Adds Innovation to Strategic Sourcing and the Negotiation Process;
Highly Automated Solution Increases Customer Productivity, Profitability
 
MILWAUKEE — (July 19, 2007) – Organizations seeking to streamline their purchasing department, while improving profitability, should look no further than Belgium, Wisconsin, according to Supply Chain and Demand Executive Magazine.

The latest K2 Sourcing newsletter discusses a model for selecting spend catagories for review.  the goal is to selct those that have the largest cost savings impact on your organization.  For copies, sign up on the home page www.k2sourcing.com.

This is the feature article in the December K2 Sourcing newsletter.  The newsletter discusses the “Secrets of Spend Analysis” and the K2 Sourcing “Freight Predictions.”  We hope you enjoy the articles.  Sign up for future releases at www.k2sourcing.com.

10 years from now, what do you think will have the largest impact on purchasing and procurement?

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This is a general discussion about the use of reverse auctions for strategic sourcing.  What has worked or not worked for you?

The discussion talks about the latest trends and technologies that impact supply chain management.  It is a place where you can feel comfortable sharing your ideas and opinions about popular supply chain topics, and of course ask for feedback from your peers.  Please feel free to post a comment or start a new discussion!