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An Advocate for the Little Guy: How CABiNET has provided an Important Voice for High-Tech SMEs in Canada (CABiNET Profile)
“Shared Services is different from the diametrically opposite model of Outsourcing which is where an external third party is paid to provide a service that was previously internal to the buying organization, typically leading to redundancies and re-organization. There is an on-going debate about the advantages of Shared Services over outsourcing. It is sometimes assumed that a joint venture between a government department and a commercial organization is an example of Shared Services but in fact they are quite different. The joint venture involves the creation of a separate legal commercial entity (jointly owned) which provides profit to its shareholders. It is difficult to see what is being shared rather than bought. Such joint ventures are really a form of outsourcing.”

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Technology's Diminishing Role in an Emerging Process-Driven World (Part 1)
Organizations that already have a technology driven program in place or have just recently implemented one still surprise me with their significant interest in the dramatic changes in procurement methodologies and practices. But rather than focusing learning on new and emerging technologies, today's procurement professionals seek insights into the actual processes that drive their enterprises. The impetus behind this change is largely the result of the fallout from the consistently high level of e-procurement initiative failures. Industry studies for the period 2001-2005 indicate 75-85 percent of all programs fail to achieve the promised results.

How does policy either motivate or undermine employee performance?
In an excerpt from a November 20th post in the Procurement Insights Blog titled "How Leadership Repeatedly Under-Mines Their Most Valuable Procurement Asset" (see below), I discussed the impact that current procurement policies and environments have on purchasing professionals within their respective organizations.

What are the 3 biggest challenges faced by supply chain/purchasing professionals today? (Survey Result 1)
There are many factors both internally as well as externally that are affecting supply chain/ procurement practices today. From the growing talent vacuum to the continuing lack of collaboration between Finance, IT and Purchasing relative to corporate initiatives. What in your own experiences and opionions are the top 3 issues that procurement professionals face?
The Greening of Procurement Revisited (Part 2)
As a follow-up to my post from earlier this week, I am pleased to present Part 2 of the 2 part Greening of Procurement Series: It’s Not Easy Being Green! For those of you who would like to delve even deeper into the factors that are shaping both public and private sector sustainability strategies, including case studies on companies such as Kodak and Ford, you can purchase ($20) my white paper titled The Greening of Procurement: How Social Consciousness is Re-Shaping Procurement Practices (contact the author for ordering details)
Weighing in on Health Care Reform
There is no question that health care reform is needed. We have the most expensive system, in total cost and per-capita, in the world. One would expect, twice the results. Yet, we are well behind the rest of the industrialized world in those indices most used to measure the health of a population. The question is what type of reform do we need. The factors leading to our high costs are complex. the factors leading to our lagging in health indices are even more complex. Quick, politically expedient fixes are not what we need. Debate driven and financed by those interest groups with the most to loose by reform is not what we need. Shaping opinion by spreading fear and mis-information is not what we need. We need to take a careful, analytic approach, making use of those experts who study and compare systems around the world.
The Rising Cost of Healthcare…Can Small Business Keep Up?
Three words. Health Care Reform. Combined, they have become a hot topic in recent months. Although the thought of any reform on America’s health care will affect all Americans, a special group of interest is small business. As Capitol Hill struggles to create a bill that will satisfy all, small businesses face a critical turning point in regards to keeping up with healthcare changes.
Healthcare Reform: beyond Quality and Cost Cuts: The Brand
Many organizations are focusing, appropriately so, on cost containment and cost/quality performance measures. These will be the ticket to play in healthcare reform. Others are building Accountable Care Organizaions. All appropriate activities. The Winners in Healthcare Reform are also in the process of establishing meaningful, valuable, recognized Healthcare Brands to appeal to those growing numbers of insured under the reform measures. The time to begin is NOW!
Small Business Medical Insurance - Six Health Care Reform Questions, and Answers
Health care reform is back in the headlines as a recent court struck it down as unconstitutional and Congress continues to debate its future. Regardless of the outcome, medical insurance for small business is certainly going to be impacted, one way or another, in the coming months and years. Below are six important questions about health care reform as it relates to small employers.

How Your Procurement Practices Affect Your Sales and Brand
Ethical selling and procurement (purchasing) is now in the spotlight. Harvey Norman’s recent publicity surrounding their supposed sourcing and use of Australian native old growth forest timbers in their Chinese made furniture has drawn light on retail procurement practices. Procurement is now fairly and squarely in the spotlight and choices surrounding sourcing and distribution activities can have a dramatic effect on a company’s brand, reputation and sales revenue.

Procurement and Purchasing Cards
This article looks at how procurement cards - or P-cards - work to control misuse through setting of parameters on types, amounts, locations and frequencies of purchases. Also addressed are benefits and drawbacks of procurement card programs.

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