Procurement

More counterfeits in your supply chain?

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 · Rosemary Coates You do best to assume so, and that requires constant vigilance. Here are some tips.

Managing supply chain disruptions: U.S., U.K. manufacturers accelerate procurement

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 · SCMR Staff Study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a strategic priority.

JSCM Video: Narratives in Supplier Negotiations

Thursday, June 23, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock In this month’s video, we look at how the ability to influence the other party during negotiations improves performance outcomes.

ISM is back

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock After a three-year hiatus, procurement professionals are in Orlando, where ESG is front and center

APQC Infographic: Break down procure-to-pay silos

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 · APQC The infographic presents how the governance and reporting structure for procurement and AP can vary. It also presents how changing process ownership can encourage communication and collaboration.

Procurement: What’s next?

Monday, May 2, 2022 · Mike Levans As in year’s past, the May/June issue of SCMR, is focused on procurement.

The CPO balanced scorecard

Monday, May 2, 2022 · Chand K (CK) Raina How to leverage enterprise synergies in sourcing and procurement.

Got packaging shortages? Gartner identifies strategies for CPOs.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 · SCMR Staff Supply instability and rising costs prompt chief procurement officers to adopt new approaches to ensure enough packaging materials.

JSCM Video: Buyer/supplier negotiations. I wasn’t expecting that!

Monday, January 17, 2022 · Gary Forger Past negotiation strategies often develop the future negotiation strategy expectations of their suppliers and how buyers perceive the performance of their supply partners.

JSCM Video: The barriers to SME supplier-enabled innovation

Monday, November 22, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock Procurement looks to small-to-midsize enterprises for innovation, but policies can get in the way of collaboration. Here’s why.

AI-Driven Parts Sourcing to Optimize Supply Chain Efficiency

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 · MMH Staff Join our webinar to explore how AI for parts sourcing helps Procurement to make intelligent make-or-buy decisions and optimize supply chains.

It’s a great time to be in procurement

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock On this episode, author Elouise Epstein discusses the changes transforming procurement, and the procurement professional. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

JSCM Video: Trust Violations in Buyer-Supplier Relationships

Thursday, July 29, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock What happens to supplier relationships when there has been a violation of trust? That’s the subject of this month’s video from the Journal of Supply Chain Management

Is your supplier base poised and ready?

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 · Paul Sorek Five Questions to Assess Suppliers’ Ability to Meet the Demands of an Expanding Manufacturing Industry

CIPS/Hays North America Salary Survey Report Reveals New Procurement Challenges

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 · Patrick Burnson The annual CIPS/Hays North America Salary Survey Report released today, found procurement professionals earned an average raise of 4.6% last year, while the national average for pay increases was only 3.3%.