Technical Services Associates, Inc.
July 2004 TSA, Inc. Newsletter
Let's Talk Purchasing!
You spoke, we're listening
  In the May issue of the TSA/Puridiom newsletter, we asked for ways to improve – and we’re listening. We received some great feedback.

Overall, the feedback was positive. The most common responses we received were about the commitment to improve and the scope of information we are working to provide. Several people expressed their interest in the ‘downloads’ section, for keeping up to date on system release levels.

We are in the process of contacting everyone, to find out what we can do to improve. In the meantime, please feel free to let us know (improve@tsagate.com) what we can do to improve the service we provide you!
 

Reverse Auctions – a balanced view
  The July 2004 issue of CIO magazine featured a story about Reverse Auctions. Since TSA has a Reverse Auction Module for Puridiom, we want to make sure that clients have a balanced view.

The article starts out by revealing some of the cost savings companies have enjoyed. Then, moves on to discuss four things to keep in mind when you are using reverse auctions. The final line in the article sums it up best:

“By using reverse auctions judiciously, you can move your sourcing strategy forward.”

Read the article:

http://www.cio.com/archive/060103/gains.html
 

White Paper: Lean Purchasing
  From manufacturing to construction, the principles of ‘Lean Thinking’ are having a dramatic impact on business. Recognizing the possibility of improving the procurement process, we are working diligently on identifying the best practices of lean thinking as they apply to procurement. In helping to bring the ideas of lean thinking out to the purchasing world, we have released a white paper on lean purchasing, entitled ‘Nothing But Value’, available for download.

http://www.puridiom.com/lean/
 

iSource 100
  TSA, Inc. was selected to the iSource 100 as an enabling and consulting organization with innovative enterprise-wide solutions and services that lead the way in helping companies make their supply and demand chains more effective and efficient.

Press Release:

"TSA Selected to iSource 100."

Press Release:

"iSource Business Magazine announces its 2004 iSource 100."
 

Show Recap: 2004 ISM Conference
  Once again, TSA was an exhibitor at this year's 88th Annual Institute for Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibits held in Nashville, Tennessee.

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