Construction Purchasing Magazine featured my quoted advice in an article entitled “Puchaser’s Guide To Survival” in its June 2005 issue. Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! I had not previously heard of this magazine, but it is a really classy publication for those of you in the construction industry. In case you are an editor or…
I have been approached by a number of large companies who have inquired about having our existing purchasing training customized for them. Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! I am noticing a trend. Not one of them has actually followed through with their entire vision. All of them get buried in more pressing matters. Customized online…
It isn’t uncommon for me to receive a frantic call from a purchaser asking how to write an RFP. Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! I’m happy to help. But what concerns me is the emergency focus on successfully completing a document. An RFP isn’t just a document. It is a process. And no matter how…
There are currently 10 purchasing classes available on NextLevelPurchasing.com. Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! While this number of classes helps purchasers who are looking to fulfill a certain need, I understand that so many choices can cause confusion. I often get the question: “I am new to purchasing – where do I begin?” If you…
You might be wondering whether the supplier size guidelines mentioned in “Supplier Size: It Matters” are absolute rules for selecting (or rejecting) a supplier. Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! Please keep in mind that these are ONLY guidelines. There will absolutely, positively be exceptions. For example, Next Level Purchasing has a supplier awards program in…
One topic I am often asked to speak about is supplier evaluation. Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! A question that I am virtually guaranteed to hear during my presentation is “How many metrics should I use when evaluating supplier performance?” The number I like to recommend is four. I feel that by using four metrics,…
I often get asked, “Charles, do you do any live purchasing seminars?” Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! Next Level Purchasing’s bread and butter is offering procurement training and purchasing certification online. However, I do live speaking engagements for purchasing associations and private companies from time to time. My fees vary depending on a number of…
On the Web page describing the Senior Professional in Supply Management (SPSM) Certification, we list a table showing the length of time it will take a purchasing manager to become certified based on the amount of time s/he is able to dedicate to study. Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! I felt that it would be…
I found another pretty interesting blog in our field – Spend Matters. Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! Check it out for the author’s thoughts on current topics like sourcing, supply chain technology, and international trade. Good stuff.
I hope that you enjoyed the article “6 Ways Purchasers Get More Respect.” Don’t miss updates on Procurement & Supply Chain, Subscribe here! While maximizing the respect you get can take months or even years, I really believe that these tips can help you get incrementally increasing respect right away. And we all love instant gratification, don’t we? What do…