Archive for the 'X-asperation' Category

The 6 Days of X-asperation: Day 6 - Questions to ask your e-Procurement Vendor

For our last post in the X-asperation series, we’re going to conclude with e-Procurement as we tackle the generic questions that you should be asking every vendor, and the types of answers you should be expecting. And just like the X-emplification post, we’re going to keep it short and sweet.1. What do I have […]

Read the rest » Sourcing Innovation

February 8th, 2008 | Posted in Procurement Innovation, X-asperation

The 6 Days of X-asperation: Day 5 - Questions to ask your Contract Management Vendor

Just like we did in the X-emplification series, we’re going to continue with Contract Management as we tackle the generic questions that you should be asking every vendor, and the types of answers you should be expecting. 1. What do I have to do to get a good handle on how to make effective use […]

Read the rest » Sourcing Innovation

February 7th, 2008 | Posted in Contract Management, X-asperation

The 6 Days of X-asperation: Day 4 - Questions to ask your Decision Optimization Vendor

Just like we did in the X-emplification series, we’re going to continue with Decision Optimization as we tackle the generic questions that you should be asking every vendor, and the types of answers you should be expecting. 1. What do I have to do to get a good handle on how to make effective use […]

Read the rest » Sourcing Innovation

February 6th, 2008 | Posted in Decision Optimization, X-asperation

The 6 Days of X-asperation: Day 3 - Questions to ask your Spend Analysis Vendor

Just like we did in the X-emplification series, we’re going to continue with Spend Analysis as we tackle the generic questions that you should be asking every vendor, and the types of answers you should be expecting. 1. What do I have to do to get a good handle on how to make effective […]

Read the rest » Sourcing Innovation

February 5th, 2008 | Posted in Spend Analysis, X-asperation

The 6 Days of X-asperation: Day 2 - Questions to ask your e-RFX and e-Auction Vendor!

Just like we did in the X-emplification series, we’re going to start with e-RFX and e-Auction as we tackle the generic questions that you should be asking every vendor, and the types of answers you should be expecting. 1. What do I have to do to get a good handle on how to make […]

Read the rest » Sourcing Innovation

February 4th, 2008 | Posted in Auctions, RFX, X-asperation

The 6 Days of X-asperation: Day 1 - Questions to Ask Every Vendor!

Yes folks! the doctor just keeps on giving! In addition to the specific questions on Spend Analysis, e-RFX and e-Auctions, Decision Optimization, Contract Management, e-Procurement, and e-Payment functionality that you should ask your prospective vendor before you even think about making any commitments, as x-emplified during the 12 Days of X-emplification, there are […]

Read the rest » Sourcing Innovation

February 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Best Practices, Market Intelligence, X-asperation