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When is it less favorable to obtain quotes or sealed bids when you have no clear product or service specification?

When you have no price forecast or budget.
When you don't know of any capable suppliers.
When no purchase has been approved.
When there is no advantage in obtaining competitive bids.
Where any cost saving would be insignificant.
None are favorable.

The American Purchasing Society provides a large library of purchasing publications with relevant information for its' members. This includes the Professional Purchasing magazine, which has been developed since 1972, as well as procurement publications covering a variety of topics relating to the purchasing industry.


Professional Purchasing Includes:

  • Articles written to help purchasing professionals perform their job more efficiently.
  • Reviews of the economy, price indexes, and business related news.
  • Advertisements for job openings for buyers, purchasing managers, or purchasing executives.
  • Tips on purchasing related subjects.
  • Questions from members are answered.
  • Schedules for our online purchasing and supply courses.
  • Member profiles
  • Professional development books offered by the Society
  • Certification Announcements
  • and More!

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The procurement publications published by the American Purchasing Society cover topics from negotiating, benchmarking, career decisions, to e-commerce, delivery and much more. Become a member of our professional purchasing organization today!

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