Now that we have passed mid-year, most organizations are deep into business plan development for 2013, with purchasing being asked to identify savings opportunities for the upcoming year. A commodity-by-commodity review of company spend can often times turn up untapped, easily implementable savings. Have costs for design changes been analyzed? Are c.

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All I can say is wow. This post will be dedicated to those conventions and all of the fantastic people I met over the past 12 months. And even had an impressive batch of supporting cast members. Stephen Amell and others from Arrow. Were also in attendance, as was Gwendoline Christie from Game of Thrones.

Louisiana High School Athletic Association. SWLA Convention and Visitors Bureau. Come join our ladies in our Co-Ed softball tournament. For a weekend of fun here in Lake Charles, Louisiana! First place winners will receive our Championship. All teams must be registered by July 25. With a two game guarantee. Payments will be made via PayPal or mailed check. Information and details, go to.