In my last article I pointed out possible downsides to consolidating control of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) purchasing into a corporate group. The message there wasn’t meant to be that ...

FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CSC (NYSE: CSC) announced today the results of the second edition of the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) “barometer,” a survey which investigates the role ...

Procurement jumped to the forefront of every business leader’s mind during the pandemic. Images of container ships lined up at the Port of Long Beach and run aground in the Suez Canal were a stark ...

For years, procurement has been considered a back-office function – the realm of finance, supply chain and operations experts. But with the rise of intelligent spend management, procurement can drive ...

Your purchasing and supply department keeps your other departments supplied with everything from paper clips to manufacturing materials. Purchasing staff build relationships and coordinate schedules ...

Businesses typically buy products or services from multiple vendors. Procurement professionals handle the details of procuring these purchases at optimal prices. Establishing consistent procurement ...

It is more important than ever for manufacturers to ask themselves: Does my procurement team employ best-in-class practices, sophisticated tools with the right talent, and the necessary formal and ...

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“Where procurement is going next” found that companies excelling in procurement had digital capabilities maturity scores 40% higher in strategy, digital and data/analytics compared to average ...