Topic: Procurement & Sourcing


Comprehensive information about global sourcing and procurement strategies, covering software, spending analysis, order management, supplier evaluation and e-Procurement.


Hexnode CEO: The supply chain still doesn’t know how to protect itself

Despite knowing the importance of strong cybersecurity, the supply chain still struggles to overcome resource constraints, skill gaps, and legacy systems.

The trade-off between affordability and availability

Research looked at the trade-off between affordability and availability of medicines and how downstream dynamics impact patient access to oncology drugs.

DHL Express survey finds shipping sustainability important, but few are investing

A global survey of over 5,000 small and midsized businesses by DHL Express found that while most businesses are interested in sustainable delivery options, few are willing to dedicate significant…

Latest in Procurement & Sourcing

Hexnode CEO: The supply chain still doesn’t know how to protect itself

Friday, February 14, 2025 · Apu Pavithran, founder and CEO, Hexnode
Despite knowing the importance of strong cybersecurity, the supply chain still struggles to overcome resource constraints, skill gaps, and legacy systems.

The trade-off between affordability and availability

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research looked at the trade-off between affordability and availability of medicines and how downstream dynamics impact patient access to oncology drugs.

S&P Global Market Intelligence reports January import growth, with February and March looking not as certain

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The firm reported that January imports, at 2.80 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), increased 8.0% annually.

DHL Express survey finds shipping sustainability important, but few are investing

Monday, February 10, 2025 · Brian Straight
A global survey of over 5,000 small and midsized businesses by DHL Express found that while most businesses are interested in sustainable delivery options, few are willing to dedicate significant resources to building sustainable delivery options

AI is opening new opportunities to upskill procurement professionals

Friday, February 7, 2025 · Brian Straight
The use of AI is exploding in procurement, but despite the need to upskill the workforce to match a digitized future, many companies are slow to invest in training.

Services sector output rises for seventh straight month in February, reports ISM

Thursday, February 6, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The January Services PMI, at 52.3 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) was down 1.2% compared to December, growing, at a slower rate, for the seventh consecutive month, and for the 53rd time in the last 56 months, going back to the initial recovery from the pandemic in…

Businesses see some dark clouds

Thursday, February 6, 2025 · Brian Straight
A Dun & Bradstreet survey finds a decline in business optimism for Q1 as geopolitics, slow global economic growth, and trade policy concerns worry global businesses.

Tackling tariffs with holistic thinking

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 · Brian Straight
PwC operations transformation partner Carla DeSantis says tariff mitigation should be only one data point in a supply chain optimization plan, which should be centered around holistic thinking.

Smoot-Hawley redux?

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 · Rosemary Coates
The longer-term economic outlook is bleak for all of the countries involved in the tariff fight with higher consumer costs, loss of jobs, and increased international tensions, writes Rosemary Coates.

Tariff fallout

Monday, February 3, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The announcement that the U.S. would place tariffs on trading partners Canada, Mexico and China has already triggered retaliatory tariffs and roiled stock markets.

White House confirms 25% tariffs to go into effect on Canada, Mexico

Friday, January 31, 2025 · Brian Straight
A White House spokesperson said President Donald Trump has approved tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China as of Feb. 1. It is unclear if there will be any exceptions.

Geopolitical readiness in supply chains: Strategic challenges for leaders

Friday, January 31, 2025 · Hugo Teophilo
Supply chains face increasing geopolitical challenges, requiring leaders to address seven emerging risks through eight strategic organizational readiness questions.

Venture debt: A Strategic lifeline for supply chain companies in a volatile world

Thursday, January 30, 2025 · Brad Pritchard
Supply chain organizations may face financial challenges throughout their lifecycle. Venture debt can be one way to infuse new cash into a business to fuel its future.

Tariff tensions: Turning a challenge into an opportunity

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 · Brian Straight
Not all tariffs are equal. Gartner Supply Chain experts believe there is opportunity in a world of tariffs for companies that are proactive in assessing their business.

Reshaping of the U.S. trade landscape

Monday, January 27, 2025 · Jeff Berman
Proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China are creating a new dynamic in U.S. global trade relationships, but there are few good answers for companies to mitigate the impact.
×

Search

Search

Sourcing & Procurement

Inventory Management Risk Management Global Trade Ports & Shipping

Business Management

Supply Chain TMS WMS 3PL Government & Regulation Sustainability Finance

Software & Technology

Artificial Intelligence Automation Cloud IoT Robotics Software

The Academy

Executive Education Associations Institutions Universities & Colleges

Resources

Podcasts Webinars Companies Visionaries White Papers Special Reports Premiums Magazine Archive

Subscribe

SCMR Magazine Newsletters Magazine Archives Customer Service

Press Releases

Press Releases Submit Press Release