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 time‑tested request-for-proposal (RFP) model that has underpinned enterprise buying for six decades now feels outmoded. It is a the deepening mistrust between buyers and vendors that drives the ...

Threats to software supply chains are eroding the existing enterprise software procurement model, so it’s time for a change. More than ever, these growing risks mean that security teams will need to ...

With 2023 well underway, an uncertain economic landscape is prompting business leaders to carefully assess their budgets and reduce spend wherever possible. However, many businesses today lack ...

Procurement is a crucial component of a healthcare organization’s ability to function optimally. Without essential medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, it's harder to maintain safe working ...

In today’s dynamic food and beverage sector, procurement teams are increasingly vital in ensuring that packaging solutions meet both market demands and company goals. With consumers and regulators ...

Artificial intelligence has quickly moved to the center of procurement strategy. By now, most organizations have moved past the question of whether AI has a role to play in the function. The more ...

Our guide for suppliers and contracting authorities in bringing and defending public procurement challenges under the Procurement Act 2023 The Procurement Act 2023 (the “PA23”) in the United Kingdom ...

With its potential to disrupt the old ways of business, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has many corporate leaders considering possible uses of the technology across multiple operational areas ...

Focal Point offers a comprehensive platform tailored to company needs, allowing CPOs to begin on a journey of modernization and efficiency. Focal Point employs cutting-edge technology to assist ...

Editor’s note: Procurement Pulse is a monthly look at a topic or trend that is impacting the procurement function at organizations of all sizes. If you are interested in future topics, you can see a ...

In a collective effort to reduce the aviation industry’s environmental footprint, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as a pivotal solution. However, for airlines, sustainable fuels ...