Can strategic procurement be a catalyst of change in business? Two enterprise practitioners believe it can, and they have seen how enabling and embracing data-driven procurement with a strategic ...

In the ever growing and increasingly important procurement industry In Ghana, as in many parts of the world, there seems to ...

Procurement certainly has come a long way. The simple definition of "procure" that everyone knows is "to obtain, buy or acquire." A more complicated definition would be something such as "obtaining ...

The evolution of the procurement function from a peripheral role to a more strategic one is helping unlock its full value in companies and organisations. It is key to note that the procurement ...

Merger and acquisition activity in the healthcare sector continues at a brisk pace as organizations seek to decrease their costs, expand service offerings and enhance their market presence. Strategic ...

The concept of strategic sourcing can mean different things to different people, but essentially it is a more comprehensive, researched, planned and measured approach to procurement. As governments at ...

Getting the right materials at the right time and price is incredibly important for any successful business. Material procurement affects everything from product quality to company profits. Smart ...

The Louisville, Ky., Free Public Library needs its security guards to do more than simply monitor the entrances to its buildings. "They have to respond to medical emergencies, address disruptive ...

This article will outline and differentiate between the two primary approaches to increasing work efficiency. The discussion will start with a general focus on the topic and then at the end tie-in to ...

In the architecture of today's evolving global marketplace, procurement is no longer just a transactional function; it has evolved into a strategic operation with the potential to drive organizational ...