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

Over the years I have been fortunate to collect a wealth of both academic knowledge and professional experience in sourcing management. I have witnessed how the perception of procurement contribution ...

While sometimes used interchangeably, it’s important to differentiate sustainability and ESG. Sustainability is how ...

Governments buy a lot of stuff. Every year, one out of every three dollars governments spend goes toward purchasing something -- from photo copier ink to new vehicle fleets -- to help provide services ...

Effective procurement management is crucial for a business to maintain financial health and ensure operational efficiency. In discussing best practice, modern procurement management systems require an ...

Major companies have recognized the importance of investing in procurement performance management. In recent years, procurement’s role transformed from solely cost focused to one that is more vital.

Procurement department organizational structures often -- but not always -- reflect the organizational structure of your business. Additional factors, such as communication patterns, the size of your ...

Securing the right project resources at the right time takes skill and experience. Here's what you need to know to ensure your project procurement process goes smoothly. For any project manager, ...