While this blogger is enjoying a long winter?s nap through the holidays

While this blogger is enjoying a long winter?s nap through the holidays, please continue to enjoy ?On the twelve days of retail e-procurement Christmas? which is the 12 days from December 25th until January 5th. We will begin to explore the many more gifts e-procurement can provide after the first of the New Year. Happy Holidays to all of you.

We?re sure you all remember the holiday classic? The twelve days of Christmas?. With that tune playing over and over in your head, try substituting the lyrics below to reveal the many gifts of retail e-procurement.

On the first day of Christmas our e-procurement service provider gave to us, a streamlined procurement process. On the second day of Christmas our e-procurement service provider gave to us, more suppliers to source our goods from. On the third day of Christmas our e-procurement service provider gave to us, more reliable market pricing. On the fourth day of Christmas our e-procurement service provider gave to us, consistent product specifications. On the fifth day of Christmas our e-procurement service supplier gave to us, more time for other priorities. On the sixth day of Christmas our e-procurement service provider gave to us, improving quality in our products. On the seventh day of Christmas our e-procurement service supplier gave to us, better supplier education. On the eighth day of Christmas our e-procurement service provider gave to us, a simple award of business process. On the ninth day of Christmas our e-procurement service provider gave to us, support for a better carbon footprint. On the tenth day of Christmas our e-procurement service supplier gave to us, total category e-procurement. On the eleventh day of Christmas our e-procurement service provider gave to us, safer products for our customers. On the twelfth day of Christmas our e-procurement service provider gave to us, great category savings and improving net earnings.

Now, ask yourself if all of these goals are accomplished on your company?s behalf by your present e-procurement service provider.

We look forward to and appreciate your comments. Happy Holidays.