Strategic sourcing is finally coming into its own as procurement and supply chain managers tap its potential, according to two research firms. While the concept of strategic sourcing has been around ...

Departments/schools can request that Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing perform a competitive bid or negotiate on their behalf. In addition to simply providing advice to departments and schools if they ...

Driven by transformation trends and geopolitical volatilities, companies must reshape their sourcing strategies. Across all manufacturing sectors the focus is shifting towards securing access to vital ...

The pandemic accelerated adoption of digital technologies in many industries, including sourcing and procurement. The positive impacts of these changes will extend long after the pandemic threat is ...

The sourcing function of the retail enterprise is about much more than selecting vendors and suppliers and managing those relationships. It’s also about realizing value for the business by optimizing ...

It’s an image familiar to anyone who follows the financial news: Wall Street traders are pictured sitting in front of a multi-screen display with real-time data from a variety of sources, all of which ...

Strategic sourcing is a comprehensive approach to identifying, selecting and managing suppliers of raw materials or services. The focus isn’t just on price, but also on the supplier's overall value, ...

In the good old days of strategic sourcing, supply chain organizations, inspired by consulting firms and investment bankers, executed a rigorous seven-step strategic sourcing process to lower costs ...

LYON, France, and MIDDLETON, Wis. - March 9, 2026 - Esker, the leading AI Automation Suite for the Office of the CFO, today announced the launch of Esker Quote Request, a new solution designed to give ...

Vizient®, the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, announces Southern Strategic Sourcing Partners (S3P), an aggregation group supported by Vizient, has ...