Articles for Buyers

September 27, 2012 – 1,350 views

Many purchasing contracts include provisions to ensure the performance of a purchased product. These are generally known as performance requirements and are included in the vast majority of purchasing contracts. Such requirements are added to contracts to ensure that purchasers receive a high-quality product. These provisions are especially important if contractors are purchasing products which have not yet been tested or released on the consumer market... Full Story 

September 17, 2012 – 1,384 views

The ability to electronically sign a document has become increasingly popular in recent years, allowing businesses to interact with customers and partners in a much more efficient manner. A digital or electronic signature takes the place of a standard signature on paper. In most instances, it is a digital rendering of the physical signature, meaning it looks nearly identical on the digital document... Full Story 

August 21, 2012 – 1,688 views

If you've read a contract to its end, you've likely seen the term "boilerplate provisions." Full Story 

August 16, 2012 – 1,508 views

To help you in the quest to keep your company up to speed, here are some software purchasing tips to keep in mind. Full Story 

August 8, 2012 – 1,678 views

When a business enters into a financial purchase or lease agreement, it is common for the agreement to contain what is called an evergreen clause. Full Story 

August 3, 2012 – 3,471 views

Purchasing professionals can utilize tips, tricks and best practices in order to streamline the procurement process, no matter the line of business. Full Story 

July 3, 2012 – 1,544 views

Purchasing professionals deal with some of the most demanding trading laws in the world. Full Story 

June 13, 2012 – 2,490 views

When most people consider what a warranty is, they immediately think about when they bought their latest touchscreen cell phone and they decided to purchase one that came with a warranty. Full Story