Purchasing ToolBox

Information, tools & references for purchasing professionals
Mike presents programs and seminars on purchasing and management topics. Much of the information and references included here are used in Mike's programs & seminars. Copies of articles prepared for association newsletters are also included for a little light reading. Check back, I'll keep updating.

B2B E-COMMERCE
	E-Commerce Checklist What questions do I ask before taking the plunge? E-Commerce Fraud, Computer Virus and Internet Resources Where can I find advice and information? E-Commerce Links Where can I find information about E-Commerce? Trading Partner Agreement A sample E-Commerce agreement Speakeasy Geek Can you explain that in simple terms?
Articles & Essays
Evaluate Electronic Capability Recent news article supports the value of including a supplier's electronic capability as evaluation criteria. What Language Are You Buying? All e-commerce XML standards are not equal. Questions to ask before locking into one e-commerce technology. Biometrics A simple answer to a complex and exciting security subject. March 2001 Caveat Emptor One more thing to worry about as dot coms start failing. March 2001 It Ain't Over Until it's Paid! Take advantage of creative payment terms in E-Commerce Contracts. October 2000 WildFire! How do computer virus' spread so fast? E-Commerce Catalogs An important choice to make. Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth Caveat Emptor! Trading Partner Agreement Why do I need one? Swimming in a Sea of E What is all this "E" , Feb 2000 As the Worm Turns How do I find out about new virus warnings? November 2000	Sample On-Line ordering Security Plan (MS Word Document) A very comprehensive security plan proposal for securing on-line transactions. Knowledge Management A few notes and my comments from a presentation by Andrew Bartels, Vice President and Research Leader at GIGA Information Group http://www.gigaweb.com at the IT conference in Pasco, WA, April 18. Purchasing Card Security Plan Why should we have one and what is it for? March 2001 Key Cost Saving Idea Find significant cost saving in day-to-day activities Carnivore A little more information about a hot topic Plug E into Commerce Where do I start? November 2000 Pay the Man! Do your homework with software or pay for your mistake E-Commerce Update UCITA Heats up! May 2000 E-Commerce Legal Update Update on UETA, Feb 2000 E-Commerce Getting Started Where do I start? December 1998

NEGOTIATION
	Planning Better Negotiations Seminar outline (a little out of date, but still a great place to start planning.) Negotiation Checklist What issues should I consider negotiating in a contract? The big list!
Articles & Essays
Bottom-Line Questions March 2008, get to the facts when negotiating with the boss Is That A Personal Question? If not, maybe it should be. Negotiation: An Art of Details May 2006 Win_Win_Opponent Is there a looser if both the Buyer and Seller win? April 2004 Creative Negotiation (part 4) February 2004 Creative Negotiation (part3) January 2004 Creative Negotiating (part 2) December 2003 Creative Negotiating (part 1) November 2003	Negotiation Exercise; Personal Style Serve the Ball In a negotiation, you don't own every problem... The Full Meal Deal Don't forget to negotiate the details It's Never Too Soon to Start A negotiation can be over before you know you've started! The Whole is Greater than the Parts Negotiating With a Friend Sometimes you have to do it! Leading Questions Shape the answer you want by the questions you ask. Don't be Afraid to Ask!

other negotiation web sites

Everyone Negotiates
International Computer Negotiations
InterNeg Group
"Research and training, and develops materials and systems for decision making and negotiations"
Machiavelli's Workshop
Defines its business as "the secrets of power and persuasion packaged as fun. It develops games of negotiation strategy that enable people to test and improve their strategic negotiation skills in a fun and time-flexible environment. Online negotiating games. Corporate training games & workshops"
Negotiation Institute
The Negotiating Edge
"A global consulting company that provides training and consulting services. Order free negotiating white papers"

The Negotiation Skills Company
Pertinent Information; Negotiation Articles
Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School
"A resource center for people interested in learning and teaching about negotiation and alternative dispute resolution."
S.A.B. Negotiation Enterprises
Check out the Test of Negotiation Skill
Ross Reck's Weekly Reminders
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
"SNI creates customized negotiation seminars and corporate training based on The Power of Nice: How to Negotiate So Everyone Wins, Especially You!"®.

Cost Counts

These articles are not intended to recreate accounting 101 – just to demonstrate the basic principles involved and why Supply Chain managers would care.

Indirectly Benneficial
Can I negotiate indirect cost elements into a better contract? - Yes!
Why Cost Analysis?
I'm not a government contractor, why should I care? February 2007
100 or Not?
When is an order for 100 pieces not really an order for 100? January 2007

Cost Counts
PowerPoint Outline from the March 2007 seminar.
Indirect Costs
What the heck are those? February 2007
Cost Counts
Negotiating cost savings.
January 2007

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
	Career Links Where & how do I look for opportunities? Professional Growth Strategies for getting ahead in the workplace Purchasing Hotlinks Web links for purchasing professionals
Articles & Essays
When the manager helps Pitfalls to avoid when someone "helps" by placing an order. May 2008 Post Award proposal corrections. A few comments and words of caution. February 2008 Notice This! Write better contract notices. January 2008 Make the Performance Appraisal Process Work! October 2007 Compliance and Ethics Program December 2006 Are you ready to take the C.P.M. Exam? Tips on preparing for the exam - November 2006 A Healthy Dose of Skepticism Affiliate Communication and Newsletters articles and ideas for affiliates - updated July 2006 Getting the most from the ISM leadership workshops Who is That? Are you sure you know who your offeror is? Proactive Procurement part 1 Sharpen Your Tools May 2004 Due Diligence What it means and a resource to help Stop SPAM What you should be doing to help! Find a Good Book to Read A secret place where I found great reference for Contract Law! Follow Me! A thought on leadership and safety	Be Specific for Clarity April 2008 A Professional Attitude January 2007 Just Plain English? November 2006 PC Tips and Tricks articles and ideas for average PC users - updated July 2006 Contract Legal Review May 2005 Is it Written? February 2005 What is SOX? February 2004 Establish Relationships Suggestions for managing personal contacts. September 2002 Hide and Seek in Word Documents! Don't send an MS Word Document until you clean out the hidden text! Read this example. Write to ME! Some thoughts on Business Writing Speak to ME! Some thoughts on Speaking in front of business groups Back Up or DIE! Lessons learned after a system crash. October 2001

The Internet & Software

Articles & Essays
Web Site Manager ; Need to Know! Managing and affiliate web site. May 2008 Cyber Security My notes form a very interesting presentation	How I use Outlook Might give you an idea or two to organize your office Why dual monitors for your PC?

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other negotiation web sites

Cost Counts

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