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Strategic Sourcing Practices in Higher Education
Defining Strategic Sourcing Strategic sourcing is the process of leveraging buying power, reducing the number of suppliers, verifying vendor compliance to negotiated agreements, and reducing the number of procurement transactions and cycle times. The idea is that, in evaluating opportunities to outsource, organizations can drive down unit costs and purchase commodities at the lowest possible cost of ownership. Rethinking Processes: Reducing Costs and Maximizing Resources in Education Strategic Sourcing Report by The Center for Digital Education, 2004

What type of Corporate Social Responsibility and/or Environmental Sustainability programs are you implementing in your Sourcing organization?
I am interested in learning more about CSR or ES programs being implemented in service sector supply chain. Pete DeBruin, Director - Sourcing Technology, Boston, U.S.

Oracle launches sourcing software on demand: Why market adaptability may ultimately derail the transition (Part 2)
In this second of our two part review of the April 9 announcement by Oracle that they are now going to offer their Strategic Sourcing and Sourcing Optimization applications on a Software as a Service (SaaS) or on-demand basis, I will focus on the more technical elements of their decision. Specifically, the potentially devastating “weak links” within their current offering that may create an unbridgeable chasm to market acceptance.

Crowd Control: Sourcing Information From the Masses
With two of the most popular things to do on the Internet being research, and interaction with others, it’s obvious that when you combine the two, you will get fantastic results. And that is exactly what the online concept of ‘crowd sourcing’ is - opening up an idea that would normally be performed by one or a few people to a large group of people. Think online competitions from major companies allowing participants the chance to win some cash if they create or name a new product for them. Crowd sourcing is fast becoming a very popular way of businesses to gain interest, save money, and build relationships with the public.

Etiquette and Teen Texting
There seems to be some confusion about our role as parents and educators regarding our children's use of technology. In other words how do we teach technology etiquette to Gen Y-ers who are characterized as "knowing it all" especially when it comes to technology? After all, they aren't called the Net Generation for nothing! Discover the benefits and pitfalls of teen texting and 3 easy rules we can teach our teens to use technology responsibly and respectfully.

Online Small Business Technology Tools
There are more and more online small business technologies everyday including software technology, accounting technology, email technology, newsletter technology, web site technology and transaction technology systems. In this article we will discuss a few of these key areas and list some sites that may be of benefit to your online small business.

7 Ways to Successfully Source Inventory During the Summer & Fall
If you sell physical products online, Fall & Summer (July – September) are key product sourcing months for your business. Not only are there a variety of product sourcing opportunities to take advantage of during this time, but it’s also the last chance you’ll have for lead time when it comes to preparing your product line for holiday sales.

The Digital Diet by Daniel Sieberg
Technology is a huge boost for most businesses, but many business owners and managers have discovered the technology can easily take over their lives. So how can we utilize the technology we need - yet still maintain a balanced life? The Digital Diet gives us the answer and it comes from a technology guru who knows the value of the technology.

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.

What To Do When Your Webinar Technology Fails
Webinar technology - like any technology - isn't 100% reliable. If your technology fails badly, it can be very difficult to continue with the webinar. So as much as possible, prevent this problem by double- and triple-checking the technology before you begin. Then put in place some additional measures to improve your chances of success.

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