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Tools and resources to help your purchasing processes

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Video Library

Good Deal / Bad Deal ?

What is it? These quick videos can help you decide.

Good Deal/Bad Deal #1


Good Deal/Bad Deal #2


Good Deal/Bad Deal #3.


Terms to Know

Knowledge is power.

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


Partnership Development

Most successful ventures start with a strong partnership.

The Pitch for Partnership Development #1


The Pitch for Partnership Development #2


The Pitch for Partnership Development #3.


Procurement Mythbusting

A video series designed to help dispell some common misconceptions about the procurement process.


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!