Author Archives: Paladin Associates -Cameron Shaw

Unfortunately, the economy is not bouncing back as quick as we would like.  However, it has created some great sourcing opportunities in numerous categories including energy.  Now is the time to source energy in deregulated markets. The energy market can be volatile  This is based on the simple economic principle of supply versus demand in relation to all of the elements involved in producing electricity and natural gas.   When the economy is strong, new companies emerge, existing businesses hire more … More →

In tumultuous times like these, companies are seeking savings in every area possible. However, some categories like Utilities/Energy get skipped, or put on the back burner because they are too complicated, or the sourcing organization doesn’t understand or have time to learn the intricacies. This post will cover a few of the basics to help sourcing professionals understand the complicated world of Utilities/Energy. The first thing to determine is what your company considers to be Utilities/Energy spend. Depending on the … More →