Procurement

Consumers want visibility into what they buy

Customers want to know that the goods they buy are safe, sourced legally, ethically and manufactured without damaging the planet.

Procurement skills of the future – WEF

Reviewing the Top 10 skills for 2025, as identified in the WEF Report, we see that many of these are conceptual and require judgmental ability

Spend data categorization – what is the best method?

Spend categorization does not have to be painful. Granted, it can be time-consuming and demanding, but the time spent on developing a robust category structure will pay off handsomely.

Procurement Transformation: 5 Shifts in Mindset needed

Transformation is one of the most overused words in business. Procurement needs a shift in mindset.

Making the case for reverse auctions

Are you confused about the difference between reverse auctions and regular auctions?

Is an RFP always the best way to approach the market?

One of the main complaints about the RFP process is the time it takes.

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