10-20-70 and Glenn Close
Published August 3, 2015
In the movie, “The Natural,” Glenn Close as Iris Grimes tells Roy Hobbs, “I believe we have two lives: The life we learn with and the life we live with after that.” Successful ones recognize what they learn and apply it to how they live their lives. Those who do not, fail. There is a […]Read the full blog post at MyPurchasingCenter.com
No Labels: A Bipartisan Concept That Must Succeed in MRO
Published July 1, 2015
No Labels is an organization of Democrats, Republicans and Independents that advocate establishing federal government procedures through goal setting that will enhance the economic and national security of America. Although there are some Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle who join for WIIFM (What’s in it for me?), the organization is growing because […]Read the full blog post at MyPurchasingCenter.com
The Advantages of Integrated Supply
Published June 15, 2015
How is integrated supply different from traditional horizontal supply chain activity? What are the advantages (and disadvantages) of integrated supply? The answer to this question requires a question to be asked: “What is the reader’s definition of integrated supply?” In a 10 person conference, I asked each person to write down their definition of integrated […]Read the full blog post at IMPOmag.com
MRO Grain of Sand Stifles Procurement
Published June 1, 2015
“It’s not the mountain ahead that wears you out. It’s the grain of sand in your shoe that gets you.” If the “the mountain ahead” is delivering a reliable plant, then MRO can be the “grain of sand” that stifles you. Consider the investments some companies make to guide/ teach/ apply techniques and concepts to […]Read the full blog post at MyPurchasingCenter.com
Integrated Supply vs. integrated supply
Published May 5, 2015
Mark Twain stated that an expert is ”some guy from out of town.” An expert has also been described as someone who has made all possible mistakes in their field of endeavor and is still learning. That makes me an expert in my field. Does anyone remember the concept “Systems Contracting?” How about “Value Added?” […]Read the full blog post at MyPurchasingCenter.com