By Debra Fryar, on November 22nd, 2011
I saw a discussion recently on Linked-In on why companies are turning toward having a few preferred suppliers rather than selecting items on price alone. This strategy is known as Strategic Sourcing. The question spurred quite a discussion. Here are some of the key points.
Price alone has nothing to do with material standards, product quality, or [...]
By Debra Fryar, on November 11th, 2011
There are a number of arguable benefits to the consumer of online shopping verses traditional brick and mortar stores.
1. Convenience and time saving – Shopping on the Internet can save time. A consumer does not have to travel to a store or adjust his schedule around the store’s hours. No longer does a consumer have [...]
By Debra Fryar, on November 1st, 2011
Over the last 15 years, eCommerce has fundamentally changed the way we buy things. Before the advent of eCommerce, individuals and businesses looking to purchase items were forced to either shop from store to store, or search through stacks of paper catalogs and then call the merchant to order.
Now you can sit at a computer in [...]