Why should procurement be a big deal in business? Isn’t it just the act of obtaining the raw materials that go into our products and offering our services? Procurement isn’t about getting stuff. It’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

With Euna’s full-cycle procurement solution, Arlington Independent School District streamlined every stage of the procurement process, from sourcing and contracting management to purchasing and ...

Calvin Hennick is a freelance journalist who specializes in business and technology writing. He is a contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. In Silicon Valley, tech execs brag about ...