Requesting, bidding, sorting and pitching new projects is a pain in the keister for most businesses. It’s a lengthy, time-consuming process still beset with reams of paperwork. At least, that’s the ...

As an independent media agency owner, I’ve observed first-hand how the traditional RFP (Request for Proposal) and tender processes can often miss the mark, particularly when they are driven primarily ...

In 2013, executives and in-house leaders at 3M decided they needed to drastically reduce the number of law firms on the Minnesota-based manufacturing company’s preferred network panel. The list of 300 ...

"Are a few hundred requirements too many?" I almost spit up my coffee when I heard the question. My friend was starting a request for proposal (RFP) process for a new content management system, ...

Procurement departments can help with the efficiency of the RFP process, but they shouldn’t just be left to their own devices. “More frequently we’re starting to see requests for proposals (RFPs) [for ...

The Request for Proposal (RFP) has long served as a foundational process in the industry and is considered as a gateway between brands and agencies to forge new connections and partnerships. However, ...

It’s time to start the request for proposal (RFP) process with two of your top plan-clients. One wants to consider bids from recordkeepers and the other wants to see proposals from plan auditors and ...

Are you currently or plan to create an AV/IT Request for Proposals (RFP)? If so, start here! AVT presents the five-part series of articles on Navigating a Successful Higher Ed AV/IT RFP Process, ...

Request for proposals are common enough; the philosophy behind their use is anything but. At The Drum Network we’ve heard time and again how the RFP process is flawed, how it gives an unfair advantage ...

In 2013, executives and in-house leaders at 3M decided they needed to drastically reduce the number of law firms on the Minnesota-based manufacturing company's preferred network panel. The list of 300 ...

The following is a collection of thoughts and analysis from several vendor representatives. While the sources shall remain anonymous, we felt that their collective views were a fair representation and ...