Why We Need to Develop Schemas in Supplier Diversity: Part 2
Using Schemas When a Problem Occurs Example 1: A Problem Occurs Let’s look at a common challenge we face as supplier diversity professionals. A problem has occurred with one of our diverse suppliers that has impacted their ability to continue with a contract, or prevents them from obtaining future work. At first, things seem to […]
Why We Need to Develop Schemas in Supplier Diversity: Part 1
What is a Schema & What Does it Have to do with Managing a Supplier Diversity Program? As with most strategies, you will often find a set of objectives that have been put in place to carry out several processes such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. We know these to be the four principles […]
Video: Why E&I is Different
Not All Purchasing Cooperatives Are Created Equal Jump to Transcript E&I Cooperative Services is different from the rest. Why do we say that? E&I is the only national purchasing cooperative focused exclusively on the needs of the education community. These are very different from state and local government needs. We were formed as a true […]
Developing Your Diverse Suppliers
It’s More Than a Nice To-Do Developing your diverse suppliers is more than a nice to-do — it’s a business imperative. We all know that social responsibility can be expressed in terms of eco-friendliness — doing the right things, and doing things right (we also call this “effectiveness and efficiency”) — especially when it comes […]
Spend Data in Education
A Flashlight in the Dark If you find yourself walking in a dark room filled with obstacles, wouldn’t you like to have a flashlight? That flashlight is data – it’s what illuminates that dark room so you can get a handle on your environment. In the world of supply chain, you always start with spend […]
Buying Computer & Network Equipment
Why Resellers are the Answer for Technology Procurement With today’s tight educational budgets and the ever-increasing needs for technology, support operations professionals are caught between a rock and a hard place. How can support staff keep up with the demands of their campus while controlling costs? Fewer original equipment manufacturer (OEM) options and the struggle to […]
7 Reasons to Use Cooperative Contracts
It’s Time to Enhance Your Procurement Strategy As purchasing requirements for education become more complicated and budgeting constraints become tighter, procurement professionals are continuing to seek innovative ways to deliver savings and efficiencies. This is especially true for educational and related institutions. An important resource in the procurement toolbox, the benefits available through a purchasing cooperative […]
Developing A Scientific Contract Strategy
5 Things to Consider Before You Get Started Like any scientific venture, major decisions – especially financial – require thorough research, planning, and strategy for successful implementation. Before you begin developing a contracting strategy for your scientific purchases, consider these 5 key points. 1. What Are You Buying? Most universities have a sense for their […]
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Why it Pays to Engage Your Procurement Department I recently heard about an interesting presentation given by Mike Rulli, Procurement Specialist at the University of Notre Dame. As part of his presentation, Mike detailed the ways in which Notre Dame’s procurement department has forged a successful collaboration with the office of research. The presentation resonated […]