{"id":7514,"date":"2020-12-16T09:10:28","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T14:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/?page_id=7514"},"modified":"2025-02-10T13:07:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T17:07:15","slug":"purchasing-articles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/","title":{"rendered":"Purchasing Articles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.3;\">Learn valuable purchasing tips from these free purchasing articles<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Are you looking for purchasing articles to help you in your purchasing career? Then you should read PurchTips!<\/p>\n<p>PurchTips is a monthly educational resource available for purchasing professionals like you who want to continually increase their purchasing knowledge. Topics of these free purchasing articles and tips include negotiation, sourcing, ethics, cost savings, and much more. You can find recent editions of these purchasing articles below or join the Next Level Purchasing Association to receive Purchtips automatically by email every month. Submit your contact information to join the Next Level Purchasing Association! We respect your email privacy!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><ul class=\"wpb_page_list\">\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7680\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-definitions\/\">Purchasing Definitions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11264\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/leveraging-procurement-for-fiscal-impact\/\">Leveraging Procurement for Fiscal Impact<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8705\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/what-is-market-intelligence\/\">What Is Market Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9217\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-savings-ratios\/\">Cost Savings Ratios<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9729\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/how-to-conduct-a-business-meeting\/\">How To Conduct A Business Meeting?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9219\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-ethics\/\">Purchasing Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9731\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/competitive-sourcing\/\">Competitive Sourcing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8708\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-resume\/\">Purchasing Resume<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9221\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/vendor-payment-terms\/\">Vendor Payment Terms<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9733\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-trends\/\">Procurement Trends<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7686\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/setting-purchasing-goals\/\">Setting Purchasing Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9223\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/sourcing-problems\/\">Sourcing Problems<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9736\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-collaboration-definition\/\">Supplier Collaboration Definition<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9226\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/measuring-cost-savings\/\">Measuring Cost Savings<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9738\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-stratification\/\">Supplier Stratification<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8715\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/target-pricing\/\">Target Pricing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8717\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/vendor-performance\/\">Vendor Performance<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9741\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-and-sourcing\/\">Negotiation and Sourcing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8719\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-quality-audit\/\">Supplier Quality Audit<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9743\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-strategies\/\">Negotiation Strategies<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9745\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/creative-negotiation\/\">Creative Negotiation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/win-win-negotiation-skills\/\">Win Win Negotiation Skills<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9748\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-compliance\/\">Procurement Compliance<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9751\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-job\/\">Procurement Job<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9753\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiating-fear\/\">Negotiating Fear<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7706\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/powerful-negotiation\/\">Powerful Negotiation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9242\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-ethics\/\">Procurement Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11034\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/value-creation-ideas\/\">Value Creation Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9755\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-nda\/\">Supplier NDA<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8988\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-tactics\/\">Negotiation Tactics<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9245\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/scope-of-purchasing\/\">Scope of Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9757\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiations-small-talk\/\">Negotiations Small Talk<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7710\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-project\/\">Purchasing Project<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8991\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/managing-supplier-relationships\/\">Managing Supplier Relationships<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9247\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/commodity-price-forecasting\/\">Commodity Price Forecasting<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9759\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-savings-calculations\/\">Cost Savings Calculations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9249\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-checklist\/\">Negotiation Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9761\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-reports\/\">Procurement Reports<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8994\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/buyer-performance\/\">Buyer Performance<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7715\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchaser-excuse\/\">Purchaser Excuse<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9251\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/proposal-evaluation\/\">Proposal Evaluation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9763\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-reports-2\/\">Procurement Reports<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8996\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/services-procurement\/\">Services Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9253\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-mistakes\/\">Purchasing Mistakes<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9765\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-savings\/\">Procurement Savings<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7718\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/buyer-risk\/\">Buyer Risk<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8998\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-savings-potential\/\">Cost Savings Potential<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9255\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-chain-threat\/\">Supply Chain Threat<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9767\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-software\/\">Procurement Software<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/top-5-procurement-trends\/\">Top 5 Procurement Trends<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7720\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/professional-development-purchasing\/\">Professional Development Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9001\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/green-procurement\/\">Green Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9257\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-myths\/\">Procurement Myths<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9769\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-software-solutions\/\">Procurement Software Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7722\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-service-principles\/\">Purchasing Service Principles<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11306\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/the-pain-points-of-a-procurement-manager\/\">The Pain Points of a Procurement Manager<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9259\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-selection-criteria\/\">Supplier Selection Criteria<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9771\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/spot-buys\/\">Spot Buys<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9004\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/global-strategic-sourcing\/\">Global Strategic Sourcing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9261\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/bad-negotiation-habits\/\">Bad Negotiation Habits<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9773\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/smart-negotiation\/\">Smart Negotiation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11309\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-as-a-strategic-advisory\/\">Procurement as a Strategic Advisory<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7726\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-customer-service\/\">Purchasing Customer Service<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9007\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiating-successfully\/\">Negotiating Successfully<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9263\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/ethical-procurement\/\">Ethical Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9775\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-stakeholders\/\">Procurement Stakeholders<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11312\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/evaluating-a-procurement-solution\/\">Evaluating a Procurement Solution<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9009\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-containment\/\">Cost Containment<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9265\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/stockout-cost\/\">Stockout Cost<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9777\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-expertise\/\">Procurement Expertise<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7730\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/time-management-purchasing\/\">Time Management Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9011\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiating-rules\/\">Negotiating Rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9267\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-techniques\/\">Negotiation Techniques<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9779\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-steps\/\">Negotiation Steps<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11315\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/eliminating-the-pain-out-of-contract-management\/\">Eliminating the pain out of Contract Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7732\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/six-sigma-purchasing\/\">Six Sigma Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9269\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-finance\/\">Procurement &amp; Finance<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9781\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-goals\/\">Procurement Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7734\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-service-improvement\/\">Supplier Service Improvement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11318\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cyber-security\/\">Cyber Security<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9271\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/vendor-references\/\">Vendor References<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9783\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-responsibility\/\">Supplier Responsibility<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11063\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-identification\/\">Supplier Identification<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9273\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/sole-source-procurement\/\">Sole Source Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9785\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-relationships\/\">Procurement Relationships<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7738\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/public-relations-purchasing\/\">Public Relations Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11322\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/artificial-intelligence\/\">Artificial Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9275\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/t-and-e-management\/\">T and E Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9788\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/apple-procurement\/\">Apple Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11068\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/sole-sourcing\/\">Sole Sourcing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7741\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/debrief-bidder\/\">Debrief Bidder<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9278\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/tips-for-negotiating\/\">Tips For Negotiating<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9790\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/price-vs-cost\/\">Price vs. Cost<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11326\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/international-procurement-strategies\/\">International Procurement Strategies<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7743\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-relationship-mistakes\/\">Supplier Relationship Mistakes<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9280\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/collaboration-in-negotiation\/\">Collaboration In Negotation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9792\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/contract-review-checklist\/\">Contract Review Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7745\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-future\/\">Purchasing Future<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11329\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/digital-procurement\/\">Digital Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9282\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchtips-2010\/\">PurchTips 2010<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9794\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-articles\/\">Procurement Articles<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11074\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-diversity-programs\/\">Supplier Diversity Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7748\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-purpose\/\">Negotiation Purpose<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9796\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/net-promoter-score-be-used-in-procurement\/\">Net Promoter Score Be Used In Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11076\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/auto-renewing-contracts\/\">Auto-Renewing Contracts<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11332\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/evaluating-a-procurement-solution-2\/\">Evaluating a Procurement Solution<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7750\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/international-negotiation-planning\/\">International Negotiation Planning<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11079\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-ideas\/\">Procurement Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11335\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-and-corporate-social-responsibility\/\">Procurement and Corporate Social Responsibility<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7752\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-outsourcing-services\/\">Purchasing Outsourcing Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7754\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchase-recommendation\/\">Purchase Recommendation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11082\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/millennials\/\">Millennials<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11338\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/best-practices-for-procurement-savings\/\">Best Practices for Procurement Savings<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7756\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/price-performance-evaluation\/\">Price Performance Evaluation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11340\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/global-supplier-relationship-management\/\">Global Supplier Relationship Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11085\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurements-trump-card\/\">Procurement\u2019s Trump Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7758\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-performance-cost\/\">Supplier Performance Cost<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11343\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/strategic-procurement-operations-transformational-model\/\">Strategic Procurement Operations Transformational Model<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7760\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/value-of-purchasing\/\">Value of Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11089\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-leader-purchasing-manager\/\">Procurement Leader Purchasing Manager<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7762\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/competitive-bidding\/\">Competitive Bidding<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7764\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/lean-supply-management\/\">Lean Supply Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11092\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-swimsuit-issue\/\">Procurement Swimsuit Issue<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7766\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-profit-center\/\">Purchasing Profit Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11350\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/swot-analysis-for-procurement-strategies\/\">SWOT Analysis for Procurement Strategies<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11095\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-luck\/\">Procurement Luck<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11354\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/what-is-procurement\/\">What is Procurement?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11099\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/seasonal-commodities\/\">Seasonal Commodities<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7516\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-trainer-qualifications\/\">Purchasing Trainer Qualifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11358\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/mass-payment-systems-and-their-benefits\/\">Mass Payment Systems and their Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11103\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-relationships\/\">Supplier Relationships<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11105\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/sourcing-tips\/\">Sourcing Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11107\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-solvency-warning-signs\/\">Supplier Solvency Warning Signs<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9572\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/should-cost-model\/\">Should Cost Model<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11364\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/effects-of-the-coronavirus-on-the-global-supply-chain\/\">Effects Of The Coronavirus On The Global Supply Chain<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11111\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-leaders-resume\/\">Procurement Leaders Resume<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11367\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-analyst\/\">Procurement Analyst<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9576\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-consolidation\/\">Supplier Consolidation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11113\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-economics\/\">Procurement Economics<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11369\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/impact-of-inventory\/\">Impact of Inventory<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9578\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-insurance\/\">Supplier Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11115\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurementmania\/\">Procurementmania<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7532\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasers-excel-competency\/\">Purchasers Excel Competency<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9581\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-negotiation-skills\/\">Purchasing Negotiation Skills<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11373\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/organizing-procurement-department-operations\/\">Organizing Procurement Department Operations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7535\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-training-demand\/\">Purchasing Training Demand<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9583\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/early-purchasing-involvement\/\">Early Purchasing Involvement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11120\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-chain-goals\/\">Supply Chain Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9585\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-insurance-clause\/\">Supplier Insurance Clause<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7538\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasers-contact-skills\/\">Purchasers Contact Skills<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11378\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-operations-goals\/\">Procurement Operations Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9587\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-manager\/\">Negotiation Manager<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7541\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-savings-strategy\/\">Cost Savings Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9589\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/strategic-sourcing-goals\/\">Strategic Sourcing Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11382\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-chain-visibility\/\">Supply Chain Visibility<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7799\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/manufacturing-purchasing\/\">Manufacturing Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9591\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/strategic-supplier-management\/\">Strategic Supplier Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7544\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-training-comparison\/\">Purchasing Training Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7802\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-manager-jobs\/\">Purchasing Manager Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9594\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-chain-leadership\/\">Supply Chain Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7547\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/managing-purchasing-projects\/\">Managing Purchasing Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11131\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-saving\/\">Procurement Saving<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11387\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-chain-operations-leaders\/\">Supply Chain Operations Leaders<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7804\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/rfp-forms\/\">RFP Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9596\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-management-metrics\/\">Supplier Management Metrics<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7806\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-decisions\/\">Purchasing Decisions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11134\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-employment\/\">Supplier Employment<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8575\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/strategic-sourcing-plan\/\">Strategic Sourcing Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7808\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-chain-management-rfid\/\">Supply Chain Management RFID<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-strategy\/\">Negotiation Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11392\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/category-management-best-practices\/\">Category Management Best Practices<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-base-conditioning\/\">Supply Base Conditioning<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9602\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/ethics-checklist\/\">Ethics Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8579\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiating-purchasing\/\">Negotiating Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11139\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/best-in-class-procurement\/\">Best-in-Class Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9604\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-scorecarding\/\">Supplier Scorecarding<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8581\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-chain-technology\/\">Supply Chain Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11141\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/materials-requirement-planning-mrp\/\">Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9606\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/risk-checklist\/\">Risk Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11143\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/total-cost-of-ownership\/\">Total Cost of Ownership<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11399\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/appetite-for-taking-risk-in-your-supply-chain\/\">Appetite for Taking Risk in Your Supply Chain<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9608\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/what-is-esourcing\/\">What is eSourcing?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7817\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-collaboration\/\">Supplier Collaboration<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8585\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/tactical-vs-strategic-purchasing\/\">Tactical vs Strategic Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8587\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/group-purchasing-organizations\/\">Group Purchasing Organizations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9611\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-management-strategy\/\">Supplier Management Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11403\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/powerful-approach-for-managing-your-spend-and-risk\/\">Powerful Approach for Managing Your Spend and Risk<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7820\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/international-sourcing\/\">International Sourcing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9613\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiating-strategy\/\">Negotiating Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7822\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/request-for-proposal-rfp\/\">Request for Proposal RFP<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8590\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-savings-reporting\/\">Cost Savings Reporting<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9615\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/suppliers-management\/\">Supplier\u2019s Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7824\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-chain-cost-reduction\/\">Supply Chain Cost Reduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9617\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-resume\/\">Procurement Resume<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7826\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/eprocurement-system\/\">eProcurement System<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11154\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/unlocking-the-power-of-value-stream-analysis\/\">Unlocking the Power of Value Stream Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11410\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/understanding-supplier-health-through-their-financial-performance\/\">Understanding Supplier Health through their Financial Performance<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9619\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-performance\/\">Negotiation Performance<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7828\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/esourcing\/\">eSourcing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10644\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/best-value-procurement\/\">Best Value Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9621\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/sourcing-tools\/\">Sourcing Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7830\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/esourcing-best-practices\/\">eSourcing Best Practices<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9623\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-chain-resume-example\/\">Supply Chain Resume Example<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7832\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/lease-vs-buying\/\">Lease vs Buying<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9625\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/how-to-develop-leadership-skills\/\">How To Develop Leadership Skills<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7834\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/how-to-use-vlookup\/\">How to Use Vlookup<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9627\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/contractual-remedies\/\">Contractual Remedies<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11163\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/understanding-the-procurement-process\/\">Understanding the Procurement Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7836\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-quality\/\">Supplier Quality<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8604\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/contract-management-process\/\">Contract Management Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9116\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-transformation\/\">Procurement Transformation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9629\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchtips-2011\/\">PurchTips 2011<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7838\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-procurement\/\">Supplier Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9119\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/commodities-prices\/\">Commodities Prices<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9631\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/product-suppliers\/\">Product Suppliers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7840\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/bid-optimization\/\">Bid Optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9633\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-ideas\/\">Supplier Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7842\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/government-purchasing\/\">Government Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9122\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-risk\/\">Supplier Risk<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8611\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiating-tactics\/\">Negotiating Tactics<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9635\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-strategy\/\">Procurement Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7844 page_item_has_children\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-department\/\">Purchasing Department<\/a>\n<ul class=\"children\">\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11118\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-department\/procurement-productivity-metrics\/\">Procurement Productivity Metrics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9124\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-technology\/\">Procurement Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8613\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/office-supplies-sourcing\/\">Office Supplies Sourcing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7846\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-guide\/\">Supplier Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9638\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-words\/\">Negotiation Words<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8615\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-processes\/\">Purchasing Processes<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9127\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/transformation-procurement\/\">Transformation Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9640\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-strategies\/\">Procurement Strategies<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8617\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/what-is-supply-chain-management\/\">What is Supply Chain Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9129\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-partnerships\/\">Supplier Partnerships<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7852\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/current-supplier\/\">Current Supplier<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8620\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-and-inventory-management\/\">Purchasing and Inventory Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9132\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-reduction-ideas\/\">Cost Reduction Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9644\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/rfp-planning\/\">RFP Planning<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11181\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/critical-keys-to-unlocking-warehouse-potential\/\">Critical Keys to Unlocking Warehouse Potential<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7855\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-ethics\/\">Negotiation Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9135\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/backdoor-selling\/\">Backdoor Selling<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9647\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-linkedin\/\">Procurement LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7857\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-performance\/\">Supplier Performance<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8625\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/how-to-negotiate-price\/\">How to Negotiate Price<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-savings-goal\/\">Cost Savings Goal<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9649\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/rfp-tips\/\">RFP Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11185\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/powerful-synergies-the-supply-chain-sharing-economy\/\">Powerful Synergies the Supply Chain Sharing Economy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7859\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-outsourcing-solution\/\">Procurement Outsourcing Solution<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8627\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-savings\/\">Cost Savings<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9139\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-accounts-payable\/\">Purchasing Accounts Payable<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9651\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-presentation\/\">Procurement Presentation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10675\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-performance\/\">Procurement Performance<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11187\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/top-10-global-supply-chain-risks\/\">Top 10 Global Supply Chain Risks<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7861\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-goals\/\">Purchasing Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8629\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/warehouse-purchasing\/\">Warehouse Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9141\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cpo-purchasing\/\">CPO Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9653\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/collaborative-procurement\/\">Collaborative Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-regrets-avoid-them\/\">Negotiation Regrets: Avoid Them!<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7863\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/business-supplier\/\">Business Supplier<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9655\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-game\/\">Negotiation Game<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10679\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-leverage\/\">Purchasing Leverage<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8632\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/global-sourcing-strategy\/\">Global Sourcing Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9144\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-roi\/\">Procurement ROI<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11192\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/10-point-rfp-proofreading-checklist\/\">10-Point RFP Proofreading Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7865\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-guidelines\/\">Purchasing Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10681\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/socially-responsible-companies\/\">Socially Responsible Companies<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9146\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-influence\/\">Negotiation Influence<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9658\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/bargaining-with-suppliers\/\">Bargaining With Suppliers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11194\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/death-of-supply-chain-management-in-4d-the-4-daggers\/\">Death of Supply Chain Management in 4D The 4 Daggers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7867\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/enterprise-spend-management\/\">Enterprise Spend Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8635\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/diverse-suppliers\/\">Diverse Suppliers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10683\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-approaches\/\">Negotiation Approaches<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9148\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-breakdown\/\">Cost Breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9660\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-quality-management\/\">Supplier Quality Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7869\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/strategic-sourcing-best-practice\/\">Strategic Sourcing Best Practice<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8638\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-power\/\">Negotiation Power<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9150\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiating-no\/\">Negotiating No<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9662\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/vendor-collaboration\/\">Vendor Collaboration<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10686\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-savings-analysis\/\">Cost Savings Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7871\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-department\/\">Procurement Department<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8640\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/inventory-puchasing\/\">Inventory Puchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9152\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-disruptions\/\">Supply Disruptions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9664\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-price\/\">Supplier Price<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7873\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/socially-responsible-rfp\/\">Socially Responsible RFP<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11201\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/the-procurement-idea-pipeline-part-1\/\">The Procurement Idea Pipeline, Part 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8642\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-card\/\">Procurement Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9154\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-advantage\/\">Negotiation Advantage<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9666\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-interview-questions\/\">Procurement Interview: Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7875\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/contract-templates\/\">Contract Templates<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11203\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/the-procurement-idea-pipeline-part-ii\/\">The Procurement Idea Pipeline, Part II<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8644\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-salary\/\">Purchasing Salary<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9156\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cpo-chief-procurement-officer\/\">CPO Chief Procurement Officer<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9668\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-pricing\/\">Supplier Pricing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7877\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiating-with-suppliers\/\">Negotiating with Suppliers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10693\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-assumptions\/\">Negotiation Assumptions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11205\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/effective-spend-management-transformation\/\">Effective Spend Management &amp; Transformation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8646\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/spend-analysis\/\">Spend Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9670\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/outbuying\/\">Outbuying<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7879\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/women-supply-chain\/\">Women Supply Chain<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9159\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/rfp-response\/\">RFP Response<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10695\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/strategic-sourcing-communication\/\">Strategic Sourcing Communication<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8648\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-savings-reports\/\">Cost Savings Reports<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9672\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/outbuy\/\">Outbuy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11208\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/uncovering-your-negotiation-lessons-learned\/\">Uncovering Your Negotiation Lessons Learned<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7881\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-risk\/\">Procurement Risk<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10697\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/vendor-relationship-management\/\">Vendor Relationship Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8650\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/skilled-negotiator\/\">Skilled Negotiator<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9674\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/sourcing-negotiations\/\">Sourcing Negotiations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11210\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/the-negotiation-before-the-negotiation-part-i\/\">The Negotiation Before The Negotiation, Part I<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9163\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-kpi\/\">Procurement KPI<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10699\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-market-analysis\/\">Supply Market Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7884\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/safety-stock-calculation\/\">Safety Stock Calculation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8652\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-diversity-goals\/\">Supplier Diversity Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9676\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-audits\/\">Supplier Audits<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11212\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/the-negotiation-before-the-negotiation-part-ii\/\">The Negotiation Before The Negotiation, Part II<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10701\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-contracts\/\">Supplier Contracts<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7886\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/force-majeure-clause\/\">Force Majeure Clause<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8654\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/early-supplier-involvement\/\">Early Supplier Involvement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9678\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-transformations\/\">Procurement Transformations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10703\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-savings\/\">Purchasing Savings<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7888\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/make-buy-procurement-decision\/\">Make Buy Procurement Decision<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8656\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-chain-optimization\/\">Supply Chain Optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9680\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchtips-2012\/\">PurchTips 2012<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7634\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/interactive-purchasing-training\/\">Interactive Purchasing Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7890\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-project-management-plan\/\">Procurement Project Management Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9682\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/true-procurement-transformations\/\">True Procurement Transformations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10706\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/selling-procurement-to-stakeholders\/\">Selling Procurement To Stakeholders<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7892\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/3-way-match\/\">3 Way Match<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9684\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/category-purchasing\/\">Category Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8661\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/2007s-purchasing-buzzwords\/\">2007\u2019s Purchasing Buzzwords<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10709\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/proactive-procurement-questions\/\">Proactive Procurement Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7638\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/internet-reverse-auctions\/\">Internet Reverse Auctions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7894\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-chain-development\/\">Supply Chain Development<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9174\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-key-performance-indicators\/\">Procurement Key Performance Indicators<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9686\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/maverick-buying\/\">Maverick Buying<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8663\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiating-the-ultimate-contract\/\">Negotiating The Ultimate Contract<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10711\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-savings-definitions\/\">Cost Savings Definitions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7640\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/requesting-purchasing-training\/\">Requesting Purchasing Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7896\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-base-rationalization\/\">Supply Base Rationalization<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9688\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/how-to-renegotiate\/\">How To Renegotiate<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10968\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/emotions-in-negotiation\/\">Emotions In Negotiation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8665\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/dual-source-vs-single-source\/\">Dual Source vs. Single Source<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10713\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/contract-negotiation\/\">Contract Negotiation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11225\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-before-the-negotiation-part-3\/\">Negotiation Before The Negotiation Part 3<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7898\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/vendor-negotiations\/\">Vendor Negotiations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9690\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/single-source-situations\/\">Single Source Situations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7643\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/schedule-purchasing-training\/\">Schedule Purchasing Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8667\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-relationship-management\/\">Supplier Relationship Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9179\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiating-rebates\/\">Negotiating Rebates<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10715\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/renegotiating\/\">Renegotiating<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10971\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/fact-based-negotiation\/\">Fact-Based Negotiation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7900\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-department-goals\/\">Purchasing Department Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8412\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-management\/\">Purchasing Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9692\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/5-rights-of-purchasing\/\">5 Rights of Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11228\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/rise-of-green-supply-chains-in-response-to-mega-trends\/\">Rise of Green Supply Chains in Response to Mega Trends<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8669\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/social-responsibility-purchasing\/\">Social Responsibility Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10717\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-risk-management\/\">Procurement Risk Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7646\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-training-best-practices\/\">Purchasing Training Best Practices<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7902\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/starting-supplier-diversity-program\/\">Starting Supplier Diversity Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9694\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/information-in-a-negotiation\/\">Information In A Negotiation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10974\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/realized-savings\/\">Realized Savings<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11230\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/whats-the-role-of-your-purchasing-strategy\/\">What\u2019s the Role of Your Purchasing Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10719\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-talent-management\/\">Procurement Talent Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7648\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-interview-questions\/\">Purchasing Interview Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7904\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/time-and-materials-contract\/\">Time and Materials Contract<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8672\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiating-technique\/\">Negotiating Technique<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9696\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/25-new-rights-of-purchasing\/\">25 New Rights of Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9185\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/suppliers-negotiate\/\">Suppliers Negotiate<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10721\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-problems\/\">Supplier Problems<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10977\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiated-savings\/\">Negotiated Savings<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11233\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/outsourcing-procurement-pros-cons\/\">Outsourcing Procurement: Pros &amp; Cons<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7906\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-code-of-conduct\/\">Supplier Code of Conduct<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8418\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cost-savings-ideas\/\">Cost Savings Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8674\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/requisition-template\/\">Requisition Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9698\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-offers\/\">Negotiation Offers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10723\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/hard-negotiation\/\">Hard Negotiation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11235\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-automation\/\">Procurement Automation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7652\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-budget-cuts\/\">Purchasing Budget Cuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7908\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-scorecard\/\">Supplier Scorecard<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8676\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-risk\/\">Supply Risk<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9188\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/suppliers-negotiation\/\">Suppliers Negotiation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/rights-of-purchasing\/\">Rights of Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10980\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-chain-and-marketing\/\">Supply Chain and Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10725\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-cost-reductions\/\">Procurement Cost Reductions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11237\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/future-of-procurement\/\">Future of Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7910\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-questions\/\">Negotiation Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8678\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-approach\/\">Negotiation Approach<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9702\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-interview-questions\/\">Supplier Interview Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10982\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-balanced-scorecard\/\">Procurement Balanced Scorecard<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7655\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/online-purchasing-training\/\">Online Purchasing Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8423\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-services\/\">Purchasing Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10727\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-tips\/\">Procurement Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7912\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/contingency-plans\/\">Contingency Plans<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11240\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/eprocurement-today\/\">eProcurement Today<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7657\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/buyer-driven-innovation\/\">Buyer Driven Innovation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8425\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-agents\/\">Purchasing Agents<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9193\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/inventory-turnover-ratio\/\">Inventory Turnover Ratio<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10729\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-career\/\">Procurement Career<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7659\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/renegotiation-specifications\/\">Renegotiation Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9195\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-business-case\/\">Procurement Business Case<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10731\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/strategic-procurement\/\">Strategic Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11243\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/public-procurement-a-road-map-for-change\/\">Public Procurement A Road Map for Change<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9708\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-rights\/\">Purchasing Rights<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7661\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-etiquette\/\">Purchasing Etiquette<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9197\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-brinkmanship\/\">Negotiation Brinkmanship<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10733\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/direct-procurement\/\">Direct Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11246\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/sourcing-intelligence\/\">Sourcing Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7663\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-improvement-strategies\/\">Negotiation Improvement Strategies<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9711\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/rfp-requirements\/\">RFP Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10735\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-accounts-payable\/\">Procurement Accounts Payable<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9200\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/savings-estimates\/\">Savings Estimates<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10992\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-policy-template\/\">Procurement Policy Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9713\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/5-rights-of-purchasing-2\/\">5 Rights of Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9202\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-professional\/\">Purchasing Professional<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11250\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/rise-of-blockchain-in-procurement\/\">Rise of Blockchain in Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9715\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/executive-meetings\/\">Executive Meetings<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10995\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/rfp-templates\/\">RFP Templates<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9204\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-kpi\/\">Purchasing KPI<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8693\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/business-small-supplier\/\">Business Small Supplier<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10997\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-negotiation-strategy\/\">Supplier Negotiation Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11253\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/cultivating-procurement-value\/\">Cultivating Procurement Value<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9206\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/ethical-negotiation\/\">Ethical Negotiation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7671\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-concessions\/\">Supplier Concessions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9719\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/persuasion-tips\/\">Persuasion Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-10999\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/vendor-onboarding-process\/\">Vendor Onboarding Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9208\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/sole-source\/\">Sole Source<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8697\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-psychology\/\">Negotiation Psychology<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9721\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/meeting-tips\/\">Meeting Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11001\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/contract-termination-letters\/\">Contract Termination Letters<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11257\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supply-chain-transformation\/\">Supply Chain Transformation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-7674\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/supplier-performance-management\/\">Supplier Performance Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8699\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/sourcing-purchasing\/\">Sourcing Purchasing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9211\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/tactical-procurement\/\">Tactical Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11003\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/rfp-process-management\/\">RFP Process Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11259\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/procurement-best-practice-execution\/\">Procurement Best Practice Execution<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8701\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/calculating-cost-savings\/\">Calculating Cost Savings<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9213\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiating-suppliers\/\">Negotiating Suppliers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11005\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/rfp-format\/\">RFP Format<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-8703\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/purchasing-manifesto\/\">Purchasing Manifesto<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9215\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/sourcing-decisions\/\">Sourcing Decisions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-9727\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/what-is-global-sourcing\/\">What is Global Sourcing?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-11007\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/news\/purchasing-articles\/negotiation-effectiveness\/\">Negotiation Effectiveness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 awb-sticky awb-sticky-small awb-sticky-medium awb-sticky-large fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" 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