This is an excerpt of the original article. It was written for the May-Jun 2024 edition of Supply Chain Management Review. The full article is available to current subscribers. In each issue I try to ...

Companies of all sizes outsource at least a portion of their logistics needs. Effective procurement and supply chain teams implement, directly or indirectly, six key elements of logistics outsourcing ...

AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, AND OAKLAND, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 30, 2026 / Cascale today released the Better Buying Responsible Purchasing Practices Snapshot Survey 2025 Report (formerly the Better ...

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how companies buy goods and services, transforming procurement from a back-office function into a strategic business driver. Where procurement teams ...

With a seemingly never-ending list of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and network vulnerabilities that threaten sensitive constituent data, how can state and local governments securely execute ...

Saks Fifth Avenue CEO Marc Metrick wrote a letter last month to around 2,000 brands stating payment terms will increase from 30 to 90 days from delivery of goods. Long terms and late payments, which ...

That’s what fashion brands need to double down on if they’re hoping to shore up the responsible business practices that embattled manufacturers need to keep production rolling in the face of ...

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IT procurement or sourcing managers challenged with finding sourcing options that reduce costs at tolerable risks should examine nine contractual terms to reduce risk ...

Procurement and sourcing are cornerstones of any business operation, as they greatly influence the cost structures, quality of production, and overall profitability. They ensure a steady flow of the ...