Well, the Purch-lympics are here!
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If you missed the earlier announcement, each business day from today through Monday, August 25, we will link you to five or six essays submitted by purchasing and supply management professionals throughout the world. You will get to vote for one essay each day. The five daily winners, as determined by votes, will then have their essays competing in the finals on August 27 and 28. From these five finalists, voting will determine three winners: a “gold medal” winner, a “silver medal” winner, and a “bronze medal” winner. These winners will be announced August 29. The gold medal winner will receive a scholarship to the Senior Professional in Supply Management® Program, valued at $1,149 (US).
So here’s what you do:
1. Simply click the links below to read each essay.
2. Use the “Click here to vote” link to submit your vote. Each day’s voting will be open until 11:45 PM Eastern US time.
3. Send the link to your purchasing and supply management colleagues and encourage them to vote.
4. Return here daily to vote.
So let’s get started!
Essay #1: Leonard Ruhukwa (Zimbabwe) – Topic: Supplier Relationships
Essay #2: Aung Kyaw Than (India) – Topic: Specification Errors
Essay #3: Grace Paddy Wanzala (Uganda) – Topic: Alternate Sources of Supply
Essay #4: Reybien Basto (Philippines) – Topic: Documentation
Essay #5: Jehu Selman Mamven (Nigeria) – Topic: Bidding
CLICK HERE TO VOTE (NOTE: voting for this day is now closed. Please see the current day’s essays at and cast your vote at that link.)
