Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: August / September 2023

Understanding Supply Management: The Key to Effective Procurement for Executive Assistants

By - July 25, 2023

The effectiveness of supply management plays a pivotal role in helping organizations achieve their strategic objectives, explain Richard Arnott and Pat Woods
Business Strategy & Acumen
Issue: August/September 2022

The Ever-Changing Face of Purchasing

By - July 25, 2022

From buying to purchasing to supply management, using the correct terminology elevates your skills and experience, explains Pat Woods
going green
Career Development
Issue: April / May 2022

Going Green: The EA’s Role in Sustainability

By - March 25, 2022

Pat Woods details eight best practices you can employ to move your organization to a more sustainable future
negotiate with vendors
Career Development
Issue: February / March 2022

10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Negotiating with Your Vendors

By - January 25, 2022

Negotiation is a necessary skill for all Assistants. Patrick S. Woods shares 10 key ways to shine in vendor negotiations