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Vendors: We Need More Toothpaste Squeezers!

Monday, May 6th, 2013

Today?s post is by Mark Davis; Sr. Vice President and COO at SafeSourcing. Mark asks

In my house we try to conserve and be ?green? where we can but the other day I noticed a product in our house that I had seen a hundred times but never thought much about.? The Toothpaste Squeezer (see below) allows you to squeeze every last ounce of toothpaste out of the tube. Over the course of my life this device will probably only save enough toothpaste to result in a couple of free tubes but the process by which it conserves was fascinating to me and I wondered what other companies are developing products and services to help conserve.?

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Water ? The Energy Policy Act of 1992 set new guidelines for how much water and energy products should using.? Since that time companies continue to improve on these standards by developing new water conserving products for personal and commercial use.? Businesses now have the opportunity to become WaterSense partners (An EPA Partnership Program) helping them to join with other companies to implement water conserving products and programs.? Along with these new products, many companies are contacting 3rd parties to conduct water audits of their business and make recommendations for how they can conserve in even better ways.

Energy ? Energy conservation has been at the front of the ?green? movement since its beginning.? Opportunities for rebates from utility providers and the Federal government have given many companies increased incentives to be smarter about their conservation of energy and there are several consulting companies that can help find these opportunities.? One way businesses are making huge strides in conserving energy is by implementing energy management software (EMS) solutions.? These solutions can monitor your company?s energy use and then control the levels of energy in real-time savings millions of dollars a year.

Materials ? In a recent program performed by IBM for its shipping and distribution a complete analysis and redesign of their packaging led to an annual savings of $4.3 million dollars.? The combination of packaging redesign, new packaging equipment and product redesign allowed for massive material conservation for the organization.? Several consulting services provide assessments of a manufacturers business and engagements that will help them achieve similar results.? These new software and equipment products are helping companies save billions of dollars each year.

At SafeSourcing we are constantly helping companies who want to try and find ways to conserve resources in their organizations.? Through new products, new services and new processes these savings are helping businesses grow and in some cases, stay in operation.? For more information on how we can help you, please contact a SafeSourcing Customer Service Representative.? We have an entire customer services team waiting to assist you today

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Effective Supplier Data Management Improves Procurement Process

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

The article?was written for the April 2011 edition of Technology First by Ron?Effective Supplier Data Management Improves Procurement Process CEO of SafeSourcing and Tim Hull President and CEO of? TDH Marketing in Dayton Ohio.

The following excerpt is from the above titled article.

There is more to an effective e-procurement program than cost reduction.

While buyers frequently record cost reductions in the range of 30% to 40% when utilizing an e-procurement or reverse auction process, the issues of quality and performance cannot be overlooked.

The foundation for successful e-procurement is the supplier database that has been developed and is maintained by the e-procurement service provider. Significant time and capital investment goes into the development of an effective supplier database. It provides the buyer with a recognizable advantage in terms of classification of supplier capabilities, historical performance and the quality of the products provided.

The scope, accuracy and functionality of the supplier database are critical components for buyers when using e-procurement. These elements allow buyers to identify the best sources of supply quickly and cost-effectively, oftentimes uncovering alternative sources that were previously not even considered. This is one of the major advantages of including the services of an online reverse auction service provider like SafeSourcing in the procurement process. Supplier data management is an excellent example of pairing
technology advancements with intellectual property to produce an effective, economical support tool that benefits both suppliers and buyers ? better pricing, better quality and better sources of supply.

To view the article in its entirety please follow the link, Effective Supplier Data Management Improves Procurement Process.

We look forward to and appreciate your comments.

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What is the Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®?)

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Professionals that work in the supply chain should be encouraged to seek CPSM qualification.

The Certified Professional in Supply Management® is the qualification that supply management professionals strive to earn. The CPSM® will be relevant internationally and reflect the expanded knowledge, skills and abilities needed to be a successful supply management professional.
 
Certification for the CPSM is offered by the Institute for Supply Management or (ISM) which was founded in 1915 and is the largest supply management association in the world as well as one of the most respected. ISM’s mission is to lead the supply management profession through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education. ISM’s membership base includes more than 40,000 supply management professionals with a network of domestic and international affiliated associations. ISM is a not-for-profit association that provides opportunities for the promotion of the profession and the expansion of professional skills and knowledge.

Supply chain workers should be proud of their profession and earning your CPSM is one way to brag about it.

We look forward to and appreciate your comments.

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What is the Certified Professional in Supply Management? (CPSM??)

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Professionals that work in the supply chain should be encouraged to seek CPSM qualification.

The Certified Professional in Supply Management? is the qualification that supply management professionals strive to earn. The CPSM? will be relevant internationally and reflect the expanded knowledge, skills and abilities needed to be a successful supply management professional.
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Certification for the CPSM is offered by the Institute for Supply Management or (ISM) which was founded in 1915 and is the largest supply management association in the world as well as one of the most respected. ISM’s mission is to lead the supply management profession through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education. ISM’s membership base includes more than 40,000 supply management professionals with a network of domestic and international affiliated associations. ISM is a not-for-profit association that provides opportunities for the promotion of the profession and the expansion of professional skills and knowledge.

Supply chain workers should be proud of their profession and earning your CPSM is one way to brag about it.

We look forward to and appreciate your comments.

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