Supply chain

Learn about the differences between supply chain methodologies like lean, agile, and hybrid. The supply chain plays a critical role in a company’s ability to stay competitive and this blog will help you find the best fit for your business needs.

If you ask a group of procurement professionals about the difference between tactical and strategic sourcing, you’ll get a similar answer: ‘It depends.’ Before … Tactical vs. Strategic Sourcing: What’s the Difference

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt global supply chains, organizations are facing a number of different challenges at every stage of the supply … 6 Supply Chain Issues Your Organization Will Face in 2022

Over the last few years, supply change management has changed dramatically. As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to impact the global supply … What Qualities Will Supply Chain Leaders Need in 2022 and Beyond?

If we were to list all the possible expenses a business can face on a daily, monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, there’d be too … A Closer Look at Indirect Supplier Management

Supply chain managers face issues on a daily basis, and almost all require direct attention and a quick response. These problems can vary in … Major Issues Facing Supply Chain Managers

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is the practice of evaluating and managing relationships between the various buyer-supplier activities within a supply chain.  Often, this is … 5 Benefits of Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement, as a business operation, can be unpredictable — there are far too many variables involved, and not every part of the process can … Sourcing Agent vs Distributor: What’s The Difference?

Zero advertising, but a strong bottom line In September 2016, Microsoft founder Bill Gates slipped to #2 in Forbes’ annual list of the World’s … Fashion Disrupted: The Definitive Guide To Zara’s Global Supply Chain

Interview and insights with Nickie Morrison, purchasing manager for IFN Modern IFN Modern is a popular online furniture store that specializes in selling mid-century modern … Supply Chain and Product Sourcing for Furniture Purchasing

The topic of supply chain management (and the creation of a coherent set of best practices therein) can be a source of stress. That’s … A Brief History of Modern Supply Chain Management and Best Practices

Supply chains should add value to society: the path to social procurement The true cost of producing and consuming energy has not been fully … Supply Chains Should Add Value to Society