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Sourcing

Guides and analysis on strategic sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation and competitive procurement processes.


Aug 8, 2026

by Daniel Barnes

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Explained: A Procurement Decision Framework

A practical guide to total cost of ownership for procurement decisions

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Explained: A Procurement Decision Framework

Aug 8, 2026

by Daniel Barnes

Spend Analysis Explained: How Procurement Teams Turn Data Into Better Decisions

A practical guide to spend analysis for procurement teams

Spend Analysis Explained: How Procurement Teams Turn Data Into Better Decisions

Aug 8, 2026

by Daniel Barnes

Strategic Sourcing Explained: Process, Benefits and How to Do It Well

A practical guide to strategic sourcing for procurement teams

Strategic Sourcing Explained: Process, Benefits and How to Do It Well

Aug 8, 2026

by Daniel Barnes

Category Management Explained: A Practical Guide for Procurement Teams

What category management is and how to build a category strategy

Category Management Explained: A Practical Guide for Procurement Teams

May 3, 2025

by Daniel Barnes

This Is How I Compare Vendors in 2025

A real-world look at how AI and sourcing instincts now work together

This Is How I Compare Vendors in 2025

Mar 7, 2025

by Daniel Barnes

🤯 AI Negotiating Without Humans?

The Future Just Arrived.

🤯 AI Negotiating Without Humans?

Sep 15, 2023

by Daniel Barnes

Why Procurement of Intellectual Property Is Tricky...Until you Read This

Insights from my years of working with Intellectual Property

Why Procurement of Intellectual Property Is Tricky...Until you Read This

Jan 25, 2023

by Daniel Barnes

Statement of Work (SOW): A Practical Procurement Guide

How to define outcomes, deliverables, acceptance, responsibilities, pricing, change control and exit

Statement of Work (SOW): A Practical Procurement Guide

Jan 25, 2023

by Daniel Barnes

RFI vs RFQ vs RFP: Which Sourcing Document Should You Use?

A practical guide to choosing the right supplier-engagement method, with decision rules, examples and evaluation steps

RFI vs RFQ vs RFP: Which Sourcing Document Should You Use?

Nov 3, 2022

by Daniel Barnes

What is a Make-or-Buy Analysis in Procurement?

The Importance of the Make-or-Buy Decision in Procurement

What is a Make-or-Buy Analysis in Procurement?

Oct 10, 2022

by Daniel Barnes

How to Create a Procurement Requirement

Introduction

How to Create a Procurement Requirement

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