Direct vs indirect spend: Overview, definitions & strategies
Michael Ropp2022-06-28T16:46:46-05:00What is the difference between direct and indirect spend? Explore the nuance of the two different types of spend and the RFP processes behind them.
Vendor performance evaluation guide: Tips, tools and resources
Michael Ropp2021-12-16T13:09:44-06:00Vendor performance evaluations can improve supplier relationships, mitigate risk and position your business for growth. Explore these tips on how to measure performance and incorporate evaluations into your vendor management process.
Employee benefits RFP guide: Best practices and examples
Michael Ropp2023-01-06T09:29:26-06:00Selecting 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.
The complete RFP toolkit: Templates and tips for success
Michael Ropp2022-08-09T21:26:25-05:00There are a lot of documents and forms that go into building and managing an RFP. If they aren't in one central location, you're likely to either waste time searching for them or forget to use them. Explore how creating a customized RFP toolkit using RFP software helps improve consistency and efficiency.
The architect RFP: How to issue and respond
Michael Ropp2021-09-18T23:39:22-05:00Explore how to issue and respond to an architect RFP. Discovery everything you need to now from a how-to guide to RFP and proposal examples.
How to use an RFP outline to speed up your process
Michael Ropp2021-07-29T08:36:37-05:00When writing an RFP, it can be a challenge to organize stakeholder concerns and feedback. Luckily, using an RFP outline can help. Explore how you can use an RFP outline to organize your RFP, engage stakeholders and improve the process for vendors.
RFP and RFx definitions: A proposal and procurement glossary from A-Z
Michael Ropp2022-03-24T12:02:12-05:00There are a lot of RFx-related acronyms, abbreviations and terms in the procurement industry. Keeping them straight can be a challenge, which is why we created this RFP glossary for easy reference. Explore the most common RFx definitions and more here.
The RFP for insurance: How to manage a broker RFP
Michael Ropp2021-06-17T15:27:35-05:00There’s a lot on the line when it comes to insurance, and finding the right carrier is complicated. Luckily, [...]
A guide to RFP evaluation criteria: Basics, tips and examples
Michael Ropp2022-03-10T10:28:23-06:00When issuing an RFP, it's important to create your RFP evaluation criteria early. In fact, it should be one [...]
Supplier selection: Narrowing the field to find the perfect fit
Michael Ropp2021-09-26T21:21:43-05:00When it comes to protecting your business from risk and enabling growth, supplier selection is one of the most [...]