In the constantly evolving world of supply chain management, the executive quest for new knowledge, qualifications and skills never really ends. With new challenges, opportunities and technologies ...
Procurement was once seen as just a link in the chain of business operations. It was the process by which operators secured ...
Ask almost any chief procurement officer (CPO), and, more than likely, they’ll shruggingly admit that procurement—that business-critical function of sourcing and paying for goods and services—is far ...
For long-term success in today’s oft volatile supply chain environment, strong relationships with suppliers are more important than ever. Procurement decisions, then, should be made with this question ...
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Global Supply Chain Institute’s blog. It is being reprinted with permission. You can read the original post here.
With greater insight into resource availability, higher ed institutions make better hardware and software investments. The university has also been able to secure five-year warranties for devices, an ...
When companies consider the impact of today's tariffs, their first thought is often bottom-line costs and short-term hits to earnings. Managing costs is certainly important, but an overlooked and ...