Many thanks to you, Readers, for helping Spend Matters be the success it is. Here are some of the posts you enjoyed the most in 2009, judging by the number of hits. Thanks for a great 2009; we look forward to continuing to be your Spend resource in 2…
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December 31st, 2009 | Posted in Best Of Spend Matters
Amex: No Safe Harbor
Pay it Forward — Quantifying Payables and Invoice Automation Returns…
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December 31st, 2009 | Posted in Best Of Spend Matters
More BOSM on this subject, because we understand that it’s a hot topic. In fact, rumor has it that the next-generation iPhone will have an app for this: press the appropriate icon, and a team of contingent workers will arrive at your door within an h…
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December 31st, 2009 | Posted in Best Of Spend Matters, Services Procurement
Friday Rant: Apple’s Sustainability Bigots — Lies, Damn Lies and Green Statistics …
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December 30th, 2009 | Posted in Best Of Spend Matters
White-collar white boys singing the blues in Docksiders — I need 20 cc’s of ethnic, STAT!
Seriously, this is a very funny, very clever post. Enjoy! –Joy
Friday Rant: Spend Matters Idol — “The Purchasing Blues”…
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December 30th, 2009 | Posted in Best Of Spend Matters
Jason called me today from the wilds of Florida. “MORE SAP!” he cried. “I NEED MORE SAP!” He may be a thousand miles away, but he’s still the boss. –Joy
Friday Rant: SAP — Pull the Trigger on Ariba
Sapphire Dispatch 4: The SAP E-Sourcing Ro…
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December 30th, 2009 | Posted in Best Of Spend Matters
12 Reasons Why Supplier Scorecards Fail
Friday Rant: An Uphill Battle with a Poor Supplier…
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December 29th, 2009 | Posted in Best Of Spend Matters
Today is the last day of Jason’s Disney Cruise, a sort of combination floating all-ages show and playground. One hopes that the floor shows, complete with all manner of Disney characters, will preoccupy the kids enough to allow Jason and his wife, L…
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December 29th, 2009 | Posted in Best Of Spend Matters
Because it’s what you don’t see that can hurt you. –Joy
Beyond Spend Visibility — Zycus Takes a Broader Solution Path (Part 1)
Beyond Spend Visibility — Zycus Takes a Broader Solution Path (Part 2)
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s … Spe…
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December 29th, 2009 | Posted in Best Of Spend Matters
Spend Matters enjoys the breadth of insight brought by other perspectives, and has enjoyed wonderful contributions from its guests.
Why is Law a Tough Sourcing Nut to Crack?…
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December 28th, 2009 | Posted in Best Of Spend Matters, Rees Morrison