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A simple RFP template: Benefits of the RFP lite

The request for proposal (RFP) lite may be the best strategic sourcing process you’ve never heard of. Also called a short-form RFP, this new type of RFP benefits both procurement...

Strategic sourcing software guide and business case

For procurement teams that want to improve vendor relationships and reduce costs, strategic sourcing is a natural fit. Likewise, when those same procurement teams need a way to imp...

The other RFQ: Request for qualifications

Depending on the industry you work in, you may be familiar with one or both of the procurement processes that go by the acronym RFQ. For many, a request for quotation may be more f...

3 RFP alternatives you should know about

This guest post, exploring RFP alternatives, was written by Cindy Rittel, a Senior Sourcing Advisor at Una. It can be tempting to stick with what you know. Every professi...

How vendor profiles improve your sourcing process

There’s no doubt that communication is key to building successful vendor relationships. But heavy workloads and overflowing inboxes plague strategic sourcing professionals and RF...

How to hire an RFP consultant for strategic sourcing

Navigating a critical procurement project for your business is stressful. Especially when it involves a complex or technical market you may be unfamiliar with. In situations like t...