1. An Introduction to Purchasing Auctions Tips to Help Organisations

2. Product Suitability for Reverse Auctions Increasing Cost £ Increasing Risk Low High High Tactical Profit Tactical Acquisition Strategic Critical Strategic Opportunity

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6. The Auction & Procurement Lifecycle Only a small part of the cycle, but done properly realises significant savings with very little hassle!

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