Strategic sourcing skills play an important role in the cost structure and competitiveness of small and large businesses. These skills involve analyzing high-volume purchases and developing long-term ...

Today, it's more than just about price. But how do shippers put together a transportation and supplier sourcing strategy that will earn them the capacity that they need at a price that works for all ...

Corporate strategy is the way in which a business strives to create value, develop a unique selling advantage and capture maximum market share. Without specific business activities and marketing ...

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 ...

Sameer Penakalapati is the Founder and CEO of CEIPAL. He is dedicated to advising and investing in technology startups in HR Tech and AI. The first step toward a successful direct sourcing strategy is ...

Organizations everywhere are making digital transformation a priority, but some may be overlooking an area critical to their growth: transforming their strategic sourcing and procurement systems. Many ...

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 ...

In today’s complex business landscape, innovation is no longer limited to technology — it’s about redefining processes, building frameworks, and sparking meaningful change. ETCH Sourcing, a Canadian ...

Earlier this quarter, Mondelez International experienced financial pressures as rising cocoa prices, driven by crop yield concerns in West Africa, affected one of its key input costs. In response to ...

Compliance is not strategic. Following regulations is, of course, necessary. But it does not put bread on the table. I’m currently completing a study of the global trade compliance (GTC) solution ...

A lot of focus has been placed on ethical sourcing practices, with companies facing increased scrutiny, and even stock price drops, when they are associated with questionable practices. Procurement ...