Friday, May 15, 2026 · Brian Straight
For years, procurement has been defined by what it saved. It was a cost control function designed to ensure needed materials or services were acquired at the least cost possible. But in 2026, procurement is no longer being viewed that same way. Today, procurement is being…
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · Brian Straight
Procurement is shifting from cost-driven spend aggregation to risk-adjusted sourcing strategies as tariffs, geopolitical volatility, and supply chain disruptions force companies to prioritize resilience over pure savings.
Thursday, January 15, 2026 · Josué C. Velázquez Martínez, Benedict Jun Ma, Paula Constanza Servideo Fischer and Anshuman Kandaswamy
A MIT supply chain Capstone project shows how coordinated inbound logistics using shared data, strategic consolidation hubs, and dynamic fleet planning can cut transportation costs by up to 60% while reducing emissions and spot freight dependence.
