I've often found low cost country sourcing (LCCS) -- also often referred to as global sourcing -- to be an over-hyped topic. In many cases, […]
China Sourcing and A&D
I’ve heard a saying in the manufacturing world that if it's good enough for an A&D provider, it's good enough for us. Given this, the […]
Schmitt Interview: Part 2
This is the second part of a three-part interview series with Michael Schmitt. Schmitt, who many credit with developing the Spend Management movement, is currently […]
The Services Spend Challenge
In the past month, I've spoken with a number of folks about the challenges of Services Spend Management and services procurement. Nearly everyone in this […]
Spend Matters Media Coverage
I woke up this morning to read that Spend Matters was finally featured in a newspaper article. You can read the article here. Your trusty […]
New Study: The Brits Get Excited over eProcurement
Earlier this month, the Brits published a study on UK success in eProcurement. Released by the Office of Government Commerce, the report is a surprisingly […]
Southwest Airlines: Spend Management as a Core Business Strategy
I’m writing this blog on a flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago. A few minutes ago, I read a story in the local paper that discussed […]