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Economic Reality, Smartphone Addiction, and Other Lessons from USMA

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...

Trust Your Team. Say “Yes, And.” Notes from Two Exceptional USMA Keynotes

by Janice Marquardt | May 26, 2026 | Conferences, Creative Solutions

For a utility conference, the keynotes were shockingly (refreshingly?) non-utility. I just got back from the Utility Supply Management Alliance (USMA) conference in Florida, and what an interesting conference! I got done typing my notes from the four (!) keynotes at...

Fairness Isn’t Friendliness: Reflections One Year After Publishing Transform Procurement

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...

The E-Auction Starting Line: Which Categories Win — and Which Will Trip You Up

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...

From AI to Truck Drivers: Lessons from a Day at Iowa State’s Voorhees Supply Chain Conference

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...
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