In yesterdays blog post, we indicated that we would focus on each of the five goal areas or procurement resolutions for 2009 in more detail. Today we begin by looking at ways to use new technology to save money.

As this author begins a new year of Safesourcing blogs, it’s no surprise that we take a look at what our procurement goals and resolutions should be for 2009.

While this blogger is enjoying a long winter’s nap through the holidays, please continue to enjoy “On the twelve days of retail e-procurement Christmas” which is the 12 days from December 25th until January 5th.  We will begin to explore the many more gifts e-procurement can provide after the first of the New Year. Happy Holidays to all of you.

This author knows we have all heard the song “The twelve days of Christmas” many times. With that tune playing over and over in your head now, try substituting the lyrics below.

The Greening of the Supply Chain: Mind your Three P’s.

For nearly 10 years the primary driver associated with reverse auctions or e-procurement events has been a reduction in cost of goods. In large part, if a retail company saved money it was deemed to be a good event for the retailer and vendor alike. What about the supplier? What makes it a positive for them?

Do retail companies have an extended risk window from the sale of tainted foods? Please read on.

What is your answer if a consumer asks you to explain what Certified Humane Raised and Handled means?  What if the follow up is; do your products meet these standards?

When we think about safety and environmental standards in the supply chain, I honestly believe that retailers say quietly to themselves; how are we supposed to monitor all this stuff with everything else we have to deal with in procuring products?

Beyond the obvious social costs associated with responsibility and culpability in the sale and consumption of tainted foods, the potential for huge litigation costs can put any company at risk for years after an incident actually happens. How traceable is your data?