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 past year’s economic volatility forced business leaders to shift strategies and reduce spending while simultaneously seeking new paths to profitability. In particular, according to a Gartner ...

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 ...

As per Northwestern's Digital Accessibility Policy, the accessibility of a product must be considered during the purchasing process. The Accessible Purchasing Process and Matrix document details the ...

Bid protests against a procurement process often center around claims of bias that result in flawed selection decisions. For example, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) put out a report in ...

Procurement functions as the critical interface between an organization and its external resource providers. The process involves identifying needs, evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating terms, ...