How hurricanes are reshaping supply chain strategy
Hurricane season is here! Discover how proactive measures can help your procurement team mitigate supply chain disruption regardless of why it occurs.
Replace the procurement generalist approach with category expertise
Procurement resources should be experts in specific categories rather than generalists. That's a step in the right direction towards achieving value-adding outcomes.
Two steps to elevate procurement from tactical to strategic
Procurement can go from being tactical to becoming a strategic driver of value creation through supplier relationship management and cross-functional collaboration.
Source or sue: when procurement shortcuts lead to legal ramifications
Procurement sourcing compliance isn’t optional, it’s operational intelligence. Whether working in the federal space or the private sector, good sourcing governance is key.
The future of GPOs: From fee-based model to fintech ecosystem
Why the next generation of group purchasing organizations will monetize more, retain more, and become fintech-powered B2B commerce communities.
How back-office transformations can increase your EBITDA
Back-office transformations can have a major effect on a company’s EBITDA by improving operation efficiencies, propelling cost savings, and increasing indirect revenue
Breaking up with a supplier: Five steps for procurement leaders
Breaking up with a supplier is sometimes necessary, but it doesn't need to be difficult. Here are the 5 steps to follow to ensure a positive outcome
Procurement uncertainty in 2025: Strategies for risk and resilience
When it comes to assessing suppliers, procurement risk management is an essential step in order to stay resilient amid ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Why your RFPs are a waste of time
Procurement’s RFP process has become a corporate buzzkill, stalling progress with rigid templates and wasted time. Stakeholders see it as a roadblock, not a resource, and they’re not wrong. But the issue isn’t the process itself—it’s how we use it. It’s time to ditch the inefficiency and rethink procurement as a driver of strategy.