by Janice Marquardt | Aug 11, 2026 | Definitions, Supply Chain Career
The roles we all play matter, and so do our names for them. I’m not talking about the roles of mother, sister, wife, buyer, etc. I’m talking about the professional roles of Consultant, Executive, and Coach. While there’s a lot of overlap between these three roles,...
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 | Mar 24, 2026 | Definitions
I came back early from lunch on a Friday afternoon and there it was, sitting on the desk next to mine. An already-opened pay stub. From the new Design Engineer we had hired two months prior. No one was around, everyone was still at lunch or in the workshop. I knew I...
by Janice Marquardt | Feb 24, 2026 | Definitions, Processes
Sometimes the engineer part of me comes out. While you’d think it would show up when a machine in my house is broken or when touring a manufacturing facility, it really shows up the strongest when talking about part numbers. (Yes, part numbers.) Did I mention I’m also...
by Janice Marquardt | Feb 3, 2026 | Definitions, e-Auctions
There’s SO MUCH excitement around this technology. Every other message on internet networks mentions it. Every conference talk has to include it or no one attends or listens. It’s going to revolutionize procurement and change how we serve customers, interact with...
