by Janice Marquardt | May 19, 2026 | Benefits, Creative Solutions, Definitions, e-Auctions
My book has been out for a year as of the date this post publishes. This is a date primarily of personal significance, but gives me a chance to highlight some third party reviews and reflect a little on becoming an author. I know some who read these articles are...
by Janice Marquardt | May 12, 2026 | Definitions, e-Auctions
This must be “Frequently Asked Questions” week. Starting at ISMWorld a couple weeks ago, I fielded lots of questions about e-auctions both in casual conversation and in speaking sessions. Then my website administrator suggested adding an FAQ page to my website, so I...
by Janice Marquardt | May 5, 2026 | Conferences
Conference season is in full swing! Do you have any good ones on your itinerary? When I was in charge of a team, I used to task team members who went to conferences with coming back and presenting what they learned to the group. We didn’t go to many conferences at the...
by Janice Marquardt | Apr 28, 2026 | Creative Solutions
“AI can draft, or edit, but it can’t do both.” This is the best summary I’ve heard of large language models so far, and struck me as simple and profound. My brother uttered this phrase at a recent small family gathering, where we had gathered to celebrate my father’s...
by Janice Marquardt | Apr 21, 2026 | Creative Solutions, Supply Chain Career
I love the Iowa State Voorhees Supply Chain Conference, and not just because I’m an alumni. People who attend this one-day conference are there to learn, not just to rub elbows and eat good food (although the catering is very good). When I was primarily in corporate...
