Procurement

Companies are often confronted with a competitive disagreement between departments and management over their relative importance and contributions that can lead to inefficiency. That’s … Procurement and Logistics – The Yin and Yang of a Successful Supply Chain

Whether your company is a tiny startup or a global corporation, establishing a procurement strategy will, without question, yield benefits to the organization. Any … 4 Initiatives That Drive Procurement Process Benefits

Ask your manager how they track their procurement metrics to gauge company performance and you’re likely to get a few different answers. Some will … 5 Metrics for Procurement Managers to Track

Business is Human to Human Original author: Bertrand Maltaverne Download the full article and more in our Procurement Sense Magazine. The heart of business is … Business is not B2B or B2C ­­– but H2H!

Looking for a job in procurement? If you’re considering a job in procurement—or if you already have a career but want to update your skills—there are … What Skills are Needed for a Job in Procurement?

Discover how to create an effective procurement strategy with our guide. Covering evaluation, goal-setting, technology integration, and supplier relationships, this article is essential for efficient procurement management.

Cyber Security in SMEs While most companies are slowly becoming aware of the need for cyber security, this is typically viewed as an ‘in … Cyber Security in SMEs a potential hurdle for procurement

Adopting Strategic Procurement Principles The budget announcement of the National Living Wage will see workers aged over 25 in the UK paid a minimum … Adopting strategic procurement principles to fund a living wage

Although the history of procurement is spotty at best, procurement practices have existed for thousands of years. It’s evolved from a function of subordinates … A Brief History of Procurement: Key Points From Past and Present

An ideal set of procurement best practices can lower labor and material costs to boost the well-being of any business, so companies should keep … 3 Ways to Embrace Today’s Procurement Best Practices

We’ve all heard the positive things that a streamlined procurement process can do for a company—lower costs, increased efficiency and increased profits, to name … Consequences of Bad Procurement

The Hidden Inefficiencies In Procurement There are a myriad of reasons why inefficiencies can occur in procurement, including supply chain fragmentation, clarity of contract, … Why Does a Procurement Skills Gap Exist?