Procurement

Chainalytics and Drewry Partner to Create Ocean Buying Group

Friday, March 2, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
A new partnership forged between two prominent global supply chain consultancies was announced today by Chainalytics and Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

The Right Way to Procure Indirect Materials and Services

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Jayanth Jayaram and Sime Curkovic
A new IP standard offers a framework to get the most from your indirect spend.

Power to the buyer

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Frank Mobus and Howard Levy
Buyers may feel powerless facing a sole-source, but they have more power than they think because they overlook the pressures on the supplier.

From the March 2018 Issue: Why procurement matters

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock
Finding solutions to the rising cost of supply is just one reason why procurement matters (as if readers who are planning on attending ISM 2018 in Nashville have any doubts)

Procurement is getting its digitized act together

Thursday, January 25, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
While supply chain managers have been slow to integrate digitization in the procurement function, the trend may finally be gaining traction, says a new report.

How to perfect the art of procurement

Thursday, December 28, 2017 · Kevin Doran
To move your procurement organization to the next level, it pays to learn from the Masters.

3-D Printing Trends to Watch for in 2018

Tuesday, December 26, 2017 · Mark Dohnalek
From rapid prototyping to various other components, the groundbreaking technology has changed the way manufacturers conceive and map-out ideas to product development engineering to supply chain movement.

The “Secret Sabotage” Supply Chain Managers May Do Everyday

Wednesday, December 20, 2017 · Christon Valdivieso CSCP, SSBBP
Saying no to an internal customer is often avoided in an attempt to choose your battles or play office politics. In reality, saying "No" is more advantageous when used as the beginning of a bigger discussion that allows businesses to engage on a deeper level and…

4 Steps to Effective Change Management in 2018

Thursday, December 14, 2017 · Chris Crane
Digital transformation: It's the initiative on everyone's lips, but what's less clear is how to go about it effectively. The challenge is compounded when you're working with processes that become almost intrinsic to your business operations through the years.

Accenture’s Advice on Using AI to Succeed in the “New Business Process Era”

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
Digital procurement does provide tools and data insights that make it easier for companies to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and achieve greater visibility into spend across all layers of the supply chain.

Guest Opinion: Procurement 4.0 – The Digital Makeover

Tuesday, November 28, 2017 · Kalpesh Swali
As organizations continue to invest in intelligent digital processes, Procurement stands at the center of a paradigm shift.

Procurement Still Falls Behind in Digitized Supply Chains, Says Accenture

Tuesday, November 7, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
“The Future of Digital Procurement,” a new report released by Accenture, maintains that many supply chain managers are seeking to modernize this function, but may not have the tools to get started.

The ticking time bombs in your supply base

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock
Low interest rates and an unprecedented credit boom may have put your supply chain at risk

New Procurement Survey Reveals Generational Trends

Friday, October 20, 2017 · Patrick Burnson
A new online business community designed for procurement specialists has recently released its first global survey. According to London-based Procurious.com, the survey reveals that workforce is being transformed by the rise of the gig economy and the restructuring of industries.

Organic Sourcing: An Asymmetric Challenge of Supply and Demand

Saturday, September 16, 2017 · Vipon Kumar
The retail market for organic products continues to defy gravity. All indications point to double-digit growth driven by consumer trends around health and wellness, clean label, natural, non-GMO, local and fresh eating. In the United States and Europe, the demand for organic…
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