The Association for Supply Chain Management has recently announced the launch of its ASCM Supply Chain Procurement Certificate program. The new educational program is available to both entry-level and ...

In the constantly evolving world of supply chain management, the executive quest for new knowledge, qualifications and skills never really ends. With new challenges, opportunities and technologies ...

Procurement involves identifying and agreeing to terms for the acquisition of goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a competitive bidding process. involving constrained decision ...

Procurement was once seen as just a link in the chain of business operations. It was the process by which operators secured ...

Collaboration between development, quality, and purchasing departments is crucial for a secure supply chain, reducing risks and ensuring compliance. The Parenteral Drug Association's revised standard ...

Inflation, economic instability, materials and labor shortages, climate change—almost any disruption you can imagine is a pressure point that makes procurement and supply chain management ...

Procurement ensures companies secure needed goods/services efficiently. Well-organized paperwork aids in tracking costs and maintaining supply. AI is increasing efficiency in procurement processes, as ...

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.