NEW YORK, 23 November 2020: UNICEF is working with major global airlines and freight providers to step up efforts to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to over 92 countries around the world as soon as vaccines become available. To kickstart preparations, UNICEF together with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), briefed […]
Read moreSAN MATEO, Calif., November 19, 2020 – Today, Coupa Software (NASDAQ: COUP) published the findings from its Business Spend Index (BSI), Q4 2020 Outlook. The Coupa BSI analyzes billions of dollars of aggregated and anonymized business spend decisions across Coupa’s platform, often serving as an early indicator of macroeconomic health over the next three to six […]
Read moreDOD Awards $104 Million for Procurement of Syringes in Support of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
On August 4, the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF), in support of the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), awarded $104 million in contracts to procure syringes and safety needles, enabling the nationwide administration of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved COVID-19 vaccine, once one […]
Read moreTEMPE, Ariz., April 2019 — Institute for Supply Management named Thomas K. Linton, chief procurement and supply chain officer at Flex, the 2019 J. Shipman Gold Medal Award winner in recognition of his distinguished service for the cause and advancement of the supply management profession. Linton was honored during the 2019 Shipman Award ceremony at […]
Read morePARIS and NEW YORK, April 2019 — EcoVadis, the leader in supply chain sustainability ratings, announces it has been named a finalist in the 2019 World Procurement Awards, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the procurement industry. EcoVadis was shortlisted for the Procurement Technology Award for the company’s ability to drive supply chain CSR visibility, […]
Read moreApril 2019 The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office and Miami-Dade Police Department announce the charging of two individuals, a present employee and a former employee of the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (ASD), who allegedly were utilizing their position in the Animal Services Purchasing Department to enable vendors to receive payment for items that were ordered […]
Read moreNegotiation is a process of discovery. Questions are raised and answers given, statements made and rebuttals offered. During a negotiation there often is great pressure placed on you to provide quick statements and sensible answers to hard questions. The trouble is most of us need time to think. We often find we get our best […]
Read moreOne of the most difficult parts of a salesperson’s job is dealing with purchasing departments. Whether you are a new salesperson or a seasoned veteran, you likely will agree that dealing with a purchasing department can create a tremendous amount of stress for a salesperson. Unless you are truly unprepared, there’s no reason for anyone […]
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Read moreBridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone), the world’s largest tire and rubber company, announced a new Global Sustainable Procurement Policy to help identify and evaluate qualified suppliers, promote best practices, and serve as a communication and improvement tool for the industry. The policy reflects a company commitment to procurement programming that drives action to realize long-term environmental, social […]
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