<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[KIC Procurement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efficiënte inkoop, deskundig advies]]></description><link>https://www.kicprocurement.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:20:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kicprocurement.nl/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Impact of Political Unrest on Organizations: Implications for Procurement, Supplier and Spend Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political unrest is no longer an abstract phenomenon confined to distant regions. In a globalized economy, instability quickly translates into day-to-day business disruption. From trade sanctions and shifting regulations to social unrest and geopolitical tensions, the effects are felt most strongly in procurement, supplier and spend management. Organizations that fail to respond proactively face significant operational and financial risks. Ships waiting in front of Strait of Hormuz...]]></description><link>https://www.kicprocurement.nl/post/the-impact-of-political-unrest-on-organizations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f8ea54b27e981e27c4d0b8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:27:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3cdac1_1fc3a9dfcf634968b3fca2c28da731c3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Max Keller</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When to Run a Tender: Timing, Market Signals, and Practical Considerations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executing a tender (RFP/RFQ) is a fundamental instrument within professional procurement. Its effectiveness, however, is largely determined by timing and market conditions. A well-timed tender can deliver cost savings, improved contractual terms, and access to innovation. Poor timing, by contrast, often results in limited competition, suboptimal bids, and unnecessary pressure on the organization.]]></description><link>https://www.kicprocurement.nl/post/when-to-run-a-tender-timing-market-signals-and-practical-considerations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f8f7ff5caf4ed272baec9f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3cdac1_7306a83ae96d41a29ae2433d93c7e0b8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Max Keller</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>