Procurement & Outsourcing

Bidding on Work? One-Size-Fits-All Is Not A Winning Strategy For Your RFP Proposal
Many business development or sales people use boilerplate material because it’s an easy, expedient way to provide information in a proposal. Unfortunately, most RFPs ask for different information, and both the client and the needed solution are unique, so boilerplate material won’t win business. About Michel TheriaultMichel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. […]
About Michel Theriault
Michel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an author, speaker and consultant focusing on topics relevant to Managers and aspiring Managers in businesses of all sizes who want to get results, get attention, and get ahead. He is also a contributor to Forbes and AllBusiness Experts . Michel is available for speaking engagements, training and consulting. Connect with him or send an email.

Managing Your Vendors, Suppliers and Contractors Starts with Procurement
I worked on a project for a client a little while ago. They wanted two things. One, they wanted to know whether the existing suppliers and contractors they procured services from were well aligned with their needs, culture, goals and objectives. That one was easy. Essentially the procurement process didn’t have any criteria related to […]
About Michel Theriault
Michel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an author, speaker and consultant focusing on topics relevant to Managers and aspiring Managers in businesses of all sizes who want to get results, get attention, and get ahead. He is also a contributor to Forbes and AllBusiness Experts . Michel is available for speaking engagements, training and consulting. Connect with him or send an email.

Outsourcing Partnership : Fact or Fiction?
My latest article was the feature article in a national US trade magazine and was selected as the feature cover article in May 2010. In the article, I look at what partnership is and isn’t in an outsourcing relationship as well as what needs to change. About Michel TheriaultMichel is the founder of Success Fuel for […]
About Michel Theriault
Michel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an author, speaker and consultant focusing on topics relevant to Managers and aspiring Managers in businesses of all sizes who want to get results, get attention, and get ahead. He is also a contributor to Forbes and AllBusiness Experts . Michel is available for speaking engagements, training and consulting. Connect with him or send an email.

Who should be responsible for purchasing decisions? – You or the Procurement department
If you are responsible for your budget, responsible for results and manage the supplier for the duration of the contract, you should be the one responsible for purchasing decisions, as long as they are conducted based on your company’s procurement policies. About Michel TheriaultMichel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an […]
About Michel Theriault
Michel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an author, speaker and consultant focusing on topics relevant to Managers and aspiring Managers in businesses of all sizes who want to get results, get attention, and get ahead. He is also a contributor to Forbes and AllBusiness Experts . Michel is available for speaking engagements, training and consulting. Connect with him or send an email.