Procurement was once seen as just a link in the chain of business operations. It was the process by which operators secured their products and services. While consistency was desired and affordability ...

In the constantly evolving world of supply chain management, the executive quest for new knowledge, qualifications and skills never really ends. With new challenges, opportunities and technologies ...

Supply chain pressures have eased significantly since the pandemic, but procurement professionals are still mindful that they must prepare for the worst. The Global Supply Chain Pressure Index, which ...

Inflation, economic instability, materials and labor shortages, climate change—almost any disruption you can imagine is a pressure point that makes procurement and supply chain management ...

For long-term success in today’s oft volatile supply chain environment, strong relationships with suppliers are more important than ever. Procurement decisions, then, should be made with this question ...

A pandemic-era policy that changed how Elgin purchases city vehicles and equipment saved the city $424,000 last year, officials said. Implemented because of chain supply issues tied to production and ...

Sustainable procurement isn't just a buzzword — it’s crucial to the planet, and rapidly gaining momentum in business. With economies becoming more intertwined globally, there’s growing recognition by ...

With greater insight into resource availability, higher ed institutions make better hardware and software investments. The university has also been able to secure five-year warranties for devices, an ...

Editor’s note: This article first appeared on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Global Supply Chain Institute’s blog. It is being reprinted with permission. You can read the original post here.