The Power of Positivity: How Acquisition Management Thrives

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By Michael P. Fischetti, Executive Director, National Contract Management Association A colleague recently mentioned a small, but very significant, refrain learned early in what became a long, distinguished career; “Instead of ‘No, because,’ say ‘Yes, if’.” Acquisition challenges and hurdles, both external and internal, within one’s control or not, whether financial, structural, organizational, regulatory, programmatic, […]

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What Will Move Global Dairy Markets: Trade Negotiations or Climate Change?

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by Mike McCully, President of The McCully Group In less than a month following Q1 2018, the dairy markets have awakened. While some expect further gains due to tighter supply-demand conditions, others point to adequate stocks for most products. International trade deals and negotiations are also hot topics, as of late, with indefinite outcomes. In […]

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Breitling’s New Ownership: What to Watch

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by Alon Ben Joseph, CEO of Ace Jewelers Group   HOW DID CVC BEAT THE LUXURY GROUPS? In October 2016, rumors started that one of the few independent, family-owned and run watchmaking companies was for sale. Six months later, the British, privately-held CVC Capital Partners managed to buy a controlling stake of 80% in the […]

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Subcontracting and the Supply Chain: How Government is Adapting

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By Michael P. Fischetti, Executive Director, National Contract Management Association Government contracting is as old as government itself. Two key factors: 1) reduced budgets and 2) more complex contracts, have forced government to learn more about supply chain learning.   First, as budgets and the role of government (particularly Federal) in business declines, the impact […]

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