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		<title>Purchasing - Lessons from the Road, a global sourcing blog</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:50:08 MST</pubDate>
		<description>A blog focusing on the strategies and challenges of global sourcing in today’s supply chain.</description>
		<language>eng</language>
		<copyright>Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.purchasing.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php)</copyright>
		


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			<title>Back to Basics: The RFP for outsourcing</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:18:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Back to Basics: The tools and resources you need for outsourcing</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:46:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Fundamentals of Outsourcing</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:28:41 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>When it comes to outsourcing, walk (around the block) before you run</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:50:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Transitions to China can be a cost advantage or disadvantage</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>10 issues to look for when you start dealing with China suppliers</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 08:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>BKMs (Best Known Methods) are only good if you adapt them</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Plant tours: Don’t slip on the hype</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Leadership Needed</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Does Asian outsourcing still make sense?</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Seven cost modeling comparison points</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Total cost comparison model</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Presentation skills 101: NOT a time to dance</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Supplier Roadmaps (Sometimes lead to the door)</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Clean up and process improvement</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The Economy and the Supply Base</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Out with the old, in with the new–President</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>10 Tips for Business Travel in China</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>We’re outsourcing…but don’t tell anyone!</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>10 tips for traveling internationally on business</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Business Travel Rule: Beware of becoming the Tour Guide</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The Olympics' impact on suppply chain: Were you prepared?</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Cost analysis: Everyone is an expert</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Reorganizations: When do they stop?</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Duel Sourcing? Awe the cost!</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 07:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Quality vs. Supply Chain: A Love/Hate/Love Relationship</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Supply Chain Skill Sets: What Matters Most?</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Supplier Relationships and Personalities</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Target pricing: Will your target hit the Target?</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>What did you say?  Communications are #1.</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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