In association with Curtis Fitch.
Recognised in the Visionaries position for Gartner's 2010 Magic Quadrant for Strategic Sourcing Application Suites.
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Sorting out software licensesWhat is your view on negotiating for software licenses? What is the best way to get a good deal?
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Save a bundle on ITA best-practice model for IT procurement allows for a degree of market testing without the burden of running a full competitive tender process, says Simon Scarrott.
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Investing in e-sourcingWe are a medium-sized business with an annual spend of around £20 million. We want to invest in e-sourcing to cover spend analysis, RFx management, SRM, risk, etc. What should we look for to find the right solution and avoid large upfront investment?
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Time for a database clear outWe maintain details of thousands of vendors, many of whom we never or rarely use. What is the most efficient way of managing a supplier database to make it relevant and cost-effective?
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The tender heartWhen considering bids especially for large projects the relationship with the supplier should be at the centre of any decisions. Alex Sandercock explains why and how
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A global revolutionA web portal is helping multinationals to share their experiences of embedding CSR into their supply chains.Adrienne Margolis reports
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Make IT clickMake the most of your investment in technology and it will pay dividends. Rebecca Ellinor speaks to experts and buyers who have done it
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E-sourcing made easyIntroducing e-purchasing into tricky areas of spend can result in savings if approached correctly, writes Paul Snell
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Better biddingE-auctions have been around for a while, but are they being used to their full potential? Rebecca Ellinor asks buyers and providers how purchasers can achieve the best results
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Hire to purchaseWith more companies moving away from buying licences, Duncan Jones examines the pros and cons of renting software
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Hotels: online booking toolsMy company is looking at using an online hotel and venue booking system. What do we need to be aware of and where should we start?
Category manager, travel, Kent
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How to outsource ITI have been asked to outsource the IT department. What are the biggest issues I need to consider and the problems I might face?
