Anecito Dumdumaya Joins K2 Sourcing
By Matt Miller Anecito Dumdumaya has joined K2 Sourcing as application developer. Coming to K2 Sourcing with a Masters and 15 years of application development, including database optimization, and building ecom and marketplace sites. Jun will apply his skills to build out eProcurement functions such as advanced scoring, contract management, optimization, spend analysis, and some market disrupting applications which we do not wish to reveal....yet. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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Matt Miller Continues with ISM
By Matt Miller Matt Miller, President of K2 Sourcing, has accepted a new appointment as Secretary/Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Supply Chain Management (ISM-MLK) Milwaukee. The ISM Milwaukee is part of the largest non-profit association of supply chain professionsals with over 40,000 member. The ISM-MLK has over 400 supply chain professionals in the greater Milwaukee region. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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Gwen Castillo Joins K2 Sourcing
By Matt Miller Gwen Castillo has accepted the position of Application Manager for K2 Sourcing. Her role includes managing the team thorugh new application developement, client requests, upgrades, bug tracking, testing, technical writing, and training. In her previous employment, Gwen managed a custom web development company. She brings a broad range of experience understanding client needs and converting those into user-friendly applications. A perfect fit for K2 Sourcing's goal to provide the best experience in eProcurement and eSourcing. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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K2 Sourcing Release Contracts Beta
By K2 Sourcing K2 Sourcing is announcing the release of a Beta contract application to add to Lean Source, K2 Sourcing's award winning eSourcing and reverse auction platform. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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ISM Golf Outing
By K2 Sourcing Chaired by Matt Miller, President of K2 Sourcing, and VP on the Board of Directors for ISM Milwaukee, the annual ISM Fundraiser netted over $8,000 dollars to be used to promote education within Supply Chain Management. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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Major eRFx Upgrade Released
K2 Sourcing upgraded the eRFx (eRFI, eRFP,) module of Lean Source, K2 Sourcing's eSourcing platform. The upgrade simplifies the interface while introducing drag and drop functionality. With the new interface, one can grab a question or statement and can change the order or move items into new sections. Additionally entire sections can be reorganized with the same simple drag and drop approach. All numbering and formating updates automatically. With a full live preview screen creating an RFI or RFP has never been easier. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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Matt Miller Accepts Nomination to VP of ISM Milwaukee Board
By K2 Sourcing Matt Miller, President of K2 Sourcing, began a multi-year term as VP Board of Directors for the ISM Milwaukee. In this roll, Miller will promote the importance of Supply Chain Management and the continuing education of best practices within Supply Chain Management. One of fun goals this year is to raise $10,000 for local college scholarships. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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Milwaukee ISM Golf Outing Grows
By Matt Miller The 10th annual charity golf outing for the Milwauskee-ISM (Institue for Supply Chain Managers - the world's largest supply chain association) now includes the Chicago-ISM and the Madison-ISM. The new outing reaches out to over 1,000 supply chain professionals. The goal of the outing is to raise money for scholoarships to local colleges supply chain programs and for ongoing ISM eduction efforts. Supply Chain represents one of the fastest growing areas of importance within organizations. More and more organization are viewing supply chain as a competitive weapon or a weakness. As globalization continues, the profession will require top talent to meet the challenges. ISM is comitted to help creating such talent. Matt Miller, President of K2 Sourcing and VP on the board of Directors for the Milwaukee ISM Chairs the golf comittee. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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K2 Sourcing Achieves Record Sales
For the first QTR of 2012, K2 Sourcing achieved record sales. This represents year over year growth of over 30% with the prior year growth ending up about 25%. Growth is managed very carefully at K2 Sourcing. Our primary goal is to provide the Best Service in eSourcing. We strive to be the best in the world at executing strategic sourcing events. That takes a strong infrastructure and a dedication to internal development. As we continue to grow, we will continue to invest in our eSourcing system and internal capabilities - relentlessly improving our already exceptional award winning service and capabilities. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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More Upgrades
K2 Sourcing released another upgrade. The upgrade provides more user control of profiles and improves the view only capabilities of the eSourcing and reverse auction applications. Additionally changes were made to the indexing to provide even greater speed. These changes reflect our comittment to aggresive R&D based on customer feedback. |
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K2 Sourcing President Aids in Fund Raising Efforts
Matt Miller, President of K2 Sourcing chairs ISM-Milwaukee Golf Committee and Supplier Showcase. “Last year was a year in training for me. It was the first time I had participated in such fund raising events. Through our efforts last year we raised a significant amount of money for the ISM Milwaukee Scholarship and educational programs as well as for MS. Last year Governor Scott Walker spoke at the showcase and it was a large draw. Though it might be tough to beat last year our mission is to raise money for Supply Chain scholarships and continuing education.” Source: K2 Sourcing |
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K2 Sourcing Meets Entertainment
K2 Sourcing recently added clients associated with the gaming industry and seperately with assisted living. The markets are differnt but understanding the unique requirements of both property managment and how to serve people is not. Applying eSourcing is quite logical to these complex spend and service requirements. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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Retail Presence Continues to Grow
By K2 Sourcing K2 Sourcing signs to more notable retailers to it's eSourcing platform including Menard Inc. K2 Sourcing has a good presence with retailers and conintues to provide high service tailored solutions to meet the unique requirements. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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Upgrades to RFx go Live
By K2 Sourcing K2 Sourcing published upgrades to it's Rfx module. The upgrades are designed for both users and respondents to work faster with the platform, and to provide additional communication improvements. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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New R&D Process
By K2 Sourcing K2 Sourcing has revamped it's new and change product process. Utilizing ISO principles K2 Sourcing mapped the process, and identified critical gateways. It all starts with our clients aand designing the application correctly. The design also must meet with our mission to provide the best service in eSourcing. That means bug free applications with a desgin that is extrmely easy to use. Our goal is to take complex products and create beuatiful designs that are so intuitive users need little to no training. Now procurement processes and contracts can be extremely complex, so it is a tremendous challenge. Our new process, which includes automated subversioning supported by special test systems allows us to utilize Lean Principles and EXECUTE more effectively than competitors. Our goal is to create upgrades each month in 2012. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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eSourcing and the Truth About Reverse Auctions Live Presentation
By K2 Sourcing Matt Miller, President of K2 Sourcing, provided a presentation to the members of the North East Wisconsom ISM group. The group was well attended, and asked a ton of great questions. "The goal is to help educate people of the opportunties to streamline processes utilizing eSourcing and eProcurement and how that differs from the utilization of reverse auction systems," state Miller. If your organization is interested in such a presentation, please contact matt.miller@k2sourcing.com. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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ISM-Milwaukee Supplier Showcase Draws Large Crowd
By K2 Sourcing The ISM-Milwaukee supplier showcase drew a large crowd Monday night. Over 250 people from the ISM, ASQ, and APICS attended the event. OVer 20 suppliers particpated in sponsorships and showcasing there products and services. Governor Scott Walker arrived, provide an update on Wisconsin's business climate, and departed to a standing ovation from the crowd. ISM Board Member Matt Miller helped organize the event and provided closing remarks. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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K2 Sourcing Adds to R&D Team
By K2 Sourcing K2 Sourcing recently welcomed new SQL and PHP 15 year guru to the team. With this additional resource, we will dramatically accelerate adding new functionality as well as continueing to improve existing functionality. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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Golf Outing Raises Large Dollars for ISM and MS
We are happy to say the ISM-Milwaukee chairty golf outing and MS raffle brought in nearly $20,000. K2 Sourcing President, Matt Miller, with the experienced team of ISM professionals grew the event signifcantly over last year. "Next year I expect to volunteer to again, and to continue our sponsorship." Source: K2 Sourcing |
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City Saves on Chemicals
The City of Oceanside recently participated in it’s first “Reverse Auction” as it sought to reduce the cost of its Water and Waste Water Treatment Chemicals. Oceanside selected K2 Sourcing as the reverse auction host. We were very happy with the entire reverse auction, and especially the incredible support through the process to a successful conclusion. Oceanside will use the services of K2 Sourcing to hold another chemical reverse auction next fiscal year and plan to include other supplies as well. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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K2 Sourcing Releases Major Upgrade
By K2 Sourcing 2011 marks a year of major upgrade for 2011. By adding resources, we are signficantly increasing the functionality and introducing innovative new concepts to our eSourcing platform. All innovations continue with extending flexibility while balancing ease of use creating a more powerful solution. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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IT Research Leader Gartner Selects K2 Sourcing as "Cool Vendor"
By K2 Sourcing MILWAUKEE, Wis., April 18. K2 Sourcing, the service leader in eSourcing and Reverse Auction solutions, was selected as one of three, “Cool Vendors” by Gartner in the annual report, “Cool Vendors in Procurement and Sourcing Technology, 2011” (ID G00211077 by Deborah R. Wilson). Miller further explains, “There are many vendors in the Procurement and Sourcing Technology market. To be recognized by Gartner as a result of client feedback and innovative solutions is a tremendous honor and provides affirmation for our mission to provide the best service in eSourcing.” Source: K2 Sourcing |
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ISM Appoints Matt Miller to Board of Directors
By K2 Sourcing President of K2 Sourcing, Matt Miller, will now join the Board of Directors for the ISM-Milwaukee. Among activities of helping to promote the mission of the ISM and aiding in setting direction locally, Miller will be running the Charity Golf Outing and Vendor Showcase. Source: ISM-Milwaukee |
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City of Milwaukee Allows Reverse Auctions
March 18th, 2011 the Milwaukee Finance Comittee unanamously approved an ordinance, allowing for the utilization of reverse auction technology. |
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ISM-Milwaukee Presents Award to K2 Sourcing President
By K2 Sourcing Last night Matt Miller, President of K2 Sourcing, was presented with an award from the ISM-Milwaukee. The award was presented by Robert Barwick, ISM-Milwaukee President, in recognition of contributions made to helping the ISM-Milwaukee achieve it's mission. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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WAPP and VALUE Groups Review Reverse Auctions
By K2 Sourcing In an upcoming meeting of the Wisconsin Association of Public Purchasers and the VALUE Group, a regional consortium of public purchasing officials, K2 Sourcing will host a discussion regarding procurement support technology and its role in driving internal efficiency and lower total purchase costs. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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IT Expenditures Yield Savings
By K2 Sourcing In a new case study, K2 Sourcing demonstrates how savings can be achieved utilizing reverse auction technology on IT expenditures. You can request the new case study on our homepage, http://www.k2sourcing.com. The case study is supported by the news that Dell’s stock rose due in part to lower component costs. As is typical with technology, we hold these costs will quickly be passed on to buyers as companies seek to gain market share. Source: K2 Sourcing |
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Study hails use of online reverse auctions
The expanded use of online reverse auctions is creating significant cost savings for taxpayers and major efficiency improvements for federal contracting officials, according to a survey released in late December 2010. http://gtpac.org/2011/01/study-hails-use-of-online-reverse-a... Source: Georgia Tech Procurement Center |
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K2 Sourcing Achieves a Perfect Renewal Rate
By K2 Sourcing In 2010, every client using the subscription based eSourcing and reverse auction platform renewed their contracts. Source: K2 Sourcing |



