by Janice Marquardt | Sep 23, 2025 | Savings, Uncategorized
I like conferences. Even when I’m still recovering from a cold and wedging a conference in between personal and client trips, they’re a good chance to expand my network, learn what’s “hot” and what’s “not,” and step a little outside my standard routine. For many years...
by Janice Marquardt | Sep 16, 2025 | Contracts, Processes
Following last week’s article, you’ve decided you need more contracts to add value and reduce your supply chain risk. Maybe you have a couple of blanket POs and want written terms, or maybe you have a couple contracts on supplier paper. But now what? What does the...
by Janice Marquardt | Sep 9, 2025 | Contracts, Definitions
When I started helping businesses with their supply chains, I was surprised to learn how few had written contracts beyond purchase orders or maybe blanket POs. But I get it. Contracts are expensive, they don’t always seem to have value, and they take forever to...
by Janice Marquardt | Sep 2, 2025 | Benefits, Contracts, Processes, Supply Chain Career
Are you ready for the holidays? Those of you in retail are responding, “Of course, I’ve had to be worrying about stocking up and overseas freight for weeks now. After all, some FedEx Demand Surcharges start on September 29th this year.” The rest of you might be...
by Janice Marquardt | Aug 26, 2025 | Contracts, e-Auctions, Org Chart, Processes, Supply Chain Career
We Can’t Do The Things Without the Stuff “We can’t do the things without the stuff!” she exclaimed during our daily check-in call. She was waiting for the technical team to send final specifications so she could finish building the e-auction. I’m not sure why it...
