FSI Report: Jan. 14, 2007 Laughing Cow Shows Resolve Technology the Key to 'Managing Shoppability' P-O-P Congress Set for Feb. 22-23 Kraft Stocks Up for New Year Trendwatch: Sustainable Packaging Buying Custom P-O-P: Strategies for Success A supplement to P-O-P Times and P-O-P Design sponsored by Eastman Chemical Company Open Bidding: Due Diligence or Just Beating Up Vendors? When industry traditions like the 'cattle call' and creative 'shoot-out' are crossed with RFPs and reverse auctions, sparks begin to fly. Finding Candidates: Buying Begins With Selecting Right Vendor Some producers spend years knocking on doors to get that first order. And sometimes, they lose it all by mispronouncing the prospect's name. Core Bidding: Relying on a Supplier Group Cuts Work, but Takes Work Bidding projects within to a core group of educated vendors is considered the ideal by many, as long as the purchasing department doesn't get nervous. First Previous 435 436 437 438 439 Next Last
