2012 VMS and MSP Supplier Competitive Landscape

2 July 2012

• $100 billion in global VMS/MSP spend accounted for in this study
• VMS and MSP markets continue to surge, but the rising tide is not lifting all boats
• MSP's gaining traction in statement-of-work services

SIA Research: Building Best Practices in Your Program

20 June 2012

Every contingent workforce program needs to have a strong foundation on which to grow. Whether a company has an externally managed program supported by a third-party MSP (managed service provider) or an internally, company-staffed program, there are fundamental practices a program should establish.

Strategy: Who Should Be in Charge of Your CW Program

13 June 2012

Whether procurement or HR should manage the contingent workforce is hotly debated. Our Procurement Guy has his own opinions, and they may very well surprise you.

VMS & Beyond

24 May 2012

• Watch the full webinar on demand
• Leading experts in the realm of VMS technologies share the latest research and insight
• Approximately 1 hr

MSP Engagement Models Revisited

10 May 2012

• Pros and cons of vendor-neutral, master supplier, and hybrid models
• Strategies for selecting appropriate model
• A concise and useful reference

Managing the Light Industrial Contingent Workforce

22 March 2012

• Watch the full webinar on demand
• Light industrial and MSP/VMS
• Light industrial strategy considerations and secrets to success
• Approximately 1 hr

Getting Ready for 2012

19 January 2012

• Watch the full webinar on demand
• Hear economic and employment trends, changes and plans in CW management strategies
• Approximately 1 hr

With This Ring, I Thee …

27 December 2011

Tips to make sure your relationship with customers is successful and long-lasting.

Ask the Procurement Guy: Setting Performance Goals

27 July 2011

A reader wonders which criteria should be focused on when setting performance goals for a CW program. Bryan Peña, The Procurement Guy, responds. Hint: It’s not all about savings.

Ask The Procurement Guy: Moving SOW

16 May 2011

Many companies are considering incorporating statement of work (SOW) spend into their programs. In 2009, everyone was concerned about cost savings. In 2010 it was about expanding globally. This year, everyone is interested in risk mitigation and SOW. We, however, are not sure if it is for the right move... More