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Public agencies are the backbone of our communities. From local municipalities to federal departments, they deliver essential services that underpin our daily lives. With such responsibility, ...

Today’s chief procurement officers (CPOs) face a dramatically different landscape than their predecessors. While once relegated to the role of tactician, CPOs are now expected to be strategic leaders ...

The evolution of the procurement function from a peripheral role to a more strategic one is helping unlock its full value in companies and organisations. It is key to note that the procurement ...

Execution, not chat: How Agentic AI changes supply chain operations Agentic AI is transforming supply chain operations by moving beyond chatbot-style assistance to governed, ontology-backed execution ...

Public procurement in many developing countries is often viewed through a lens of skepticism, frequently seen as a breeding ground for inefficiencies, loopholes, and corruption. However, when properly ...

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: This article first appeared on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Global Supply Chain Institute’s blog. It is being reprinted with permission. You can read the original post here.

When 15 collaborative, strategic and adaptable professionals come together and manage more than 1,500 purchasing and contract interactions each year, remarkable things happen. Purdue’s Procurement ...

Material procurement covers the entire process from need identification through receipt and payment for goods, including supplier management. Sourcing focuses on identifying, vetting, and establishing ...