The learning environment is changing in our schools, and technology is playing a big role. How schools are acquiring their resources can be as affecting as the changes in instructional practices used ...

Purchasing land, buildings, equipment, raw materials and a variety of other business needs can be very costly. In addition to the cost of the items being purchased, businesses may face other ...

Wringing efficiency out of the supply chain could be as simple as investing in technology that will automate operational tasks, such as purchase-order processing. That’s because smoother supply chain ...

Major companies have recognized the importance of investing in procurement performance management. In recent years, procurement’s role transformed from solely cost focused to one that is more vital.

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.

For decades, buyers of industrial-machinery components focused mainly on price. Today, procurement patterns are gravitating toward best value and total cost of ownership (TCO). Yet even as this ...

In today's complex government contracting landscape, the role of a procurement specialist is essential to ensure that agencies acquire the necessary goods and services while adhering to regulations.

If your business has been trying to make its mark in the higher education market, understanding how procurement works can be a game-changer. That’s why we’re diving into the purchasing landscape of ...