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The Procurement Strategy Flowchart

Decisions...decisions.

Not sure where to start with your latest purchasing initiative? Or how to streamline your purchasing processes to optimize the outcome AND ensure transparency? Our Strategy Flowchart can help with that.

Developed by RTPS as a simple guideline to understanding your options and requirements in a myriad of situations, our flowchart offers a few common purchasing scenarios and, based on the size of the undertaking, highlights the best route to follow to ensure you achieve your desired result.

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Good Deal/Bad Deal #1

Good Deal/Bad Deal #2

Good Deal/Bad Deal #3.

TtK #1 - Price vs. Cost

TtK #2 - Procurement vs Purchasing

TtK #3 - RFI vs RFP vs RFQ

TtK #4 - Value for Money

TtK #5 - Sole Sourcing

TtK #6 - Supplier Partner

The Pitch for Partnership Development #1

The Pitch for Partnership Development #2

The Pitch for Partnership Development #3.

Mythbusters Series Introduction

Myth #1 - I must always get three quotes

Myth #2 - RFP's don't benefit my organization beyond "checking a box".

Myth #3 - Participating in Group Buying programs means I have to sacrifice my unique preferences.

Myth #4 - I must always select the lowest price option.

Myth #5 - I must go to market every few years

Myth #6 - If I go to market, I must use an RFP

Bloopers! Always funny!