by Janice Marquardt | Jun 23, 2026 | Supply Chain Career
I dropped my daughter off for her last year of camp, one of our favorite camp staff with her arm around my beautiful 16-year-old. As I walked back to my car to start the 8-hour drive home, I felt more sad and contemplative than I did when I dropped a small 9-year-old...
by Janice Marquardt | Jun 2, 2026 | Conferences, Creative Solutions
Welcome to part two of my notes from the Utility Supply Management Alliance (USMA) conference in Florida. If you missed the notes on a team’s success and on creativity, check them out here! Note they are NOT utility-specific or even supply chain-specific, and neither...
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 | Apr 14, 2026 | Contracts, e-Auctions
I had the privilege of being part of a six-person procurement team late last year that was helping a client with their strategic sourcing. With 15+ years of experience in supply chain, I was the “baby” of the team, which was an absolute powerhouse of knowledge in how...
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...
