RFP advice: What your vendors wish you knew
rfp360marketing2021-12-02T09:45:52-06:00When it comes to improving your sourcing processes, innovation and inspection go hand in hand. Indeed, if you want [...]
The RFQ: A request for quotation how-to guide with template
Jordan Braun2021-11-18T08:27:01-06:00A request for quotation (RFQ) can be a key component in your procurement process. Are you taking advantage of this tool? Explore how the RFQ works, when you should use one and how to write it. This guide also provides examples and templates to help you get started.
5 emerging procurement trends for 2022: Observations, insight & advice
Katherine McCleery2021-11-12T10:57:21-06:00There's good reason to be optimistic about the future of procurement in the coming year and beyond. Despite facing [...]
An easy RFP checklist: Create complete and consistent RFPs
Erin Hawkins2021-11-04T10:51:07-05:00Issuing a thorough, comprehensive RFP requires a carefully choreographed series of steps. From research and approvals to documents and [...]
9 powerful procurement tools and resources to explore today
Katherine McCleery2021-10-29T09:10:44-05:00The RFP process is complicated, but there are a ton of RFP response tools available to help. Explore the 20 best RFP response tools for better proposals in 2020.
Employee benefits RFP guide: Best practices and examples
Jordan Braun2021-10-21T09:25:38-05:00Selecting the right employee benefits is crucial to retaining and recruiting talent to your business. Luckily issuing an employee benefits RFP enables you to make a confident, data-based decision. Learn more about how to manage employee benefits procurement here.
33 of the best RFP examples: Explore sample RFPs by industry
Steven Lund2021-10-14T09:18:27-05:00Explore 33 of the best RFP examples that the internet has to offer. From advertising to technology, we have a sample RFP to inform your next project, no matter what you need to source.
Request management: Elevating RFx processes to improve sourcing
Brett Chalmers2021-10-07T09:25:17-05:00Request management encompasses all of the information-gathering techniques used by procurement professionals. RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, DDQs, risk assessments and more are all crucial to successful sourcing. Learn more about this key procurement skill here.
How to prioritize supplier diversity in sourcing
Bethany Runyon2021-09-30T15:21:07-05:00Supplier diversity is a key element of successful sourcing. Indeed, inclusive procurement delivers benefits to buyers and vendors alike. Explore supplier diversity basics, benefits and best practices as well as tips for starting your supplier diversity program.
The value of a vendor risk assessment: Guide, tips & template
Steven Lund2021-09-23T21:22:08-05:00The vendor risk assessment is a crucial tool for procurement professionals. Indeed, it enables you to take a deeper look into the potential risks of partnering with a third party. Explore this blog to learn more and see it in action with several vendor risk assessment templates.