Procurement is the bridge that connects companies to their suppliers. But just because procurement has that role, it doesn’t mean that others in the organization shouldn’t be involved.

It's a familiar track of business news: CSR is a growing concern. But is there a danger that procurement's way of understanding the subject is becoming outdated as the issue develops?

The most complete, dynamic view of your suppliers is imperative – in truth, such a view of suppliers should be a mandate issued by boards of directors and CEOs.

Automotive suppliers are struggling to keep up with increased production, according to a new survey, raising serious concerns among purchasing executives.

If you are wondering how big CSR has become in corporations, consider this: The number of CSR consultants is growing.

In our recent Next Decade event in San Francisco, we hosted over 50 CPOs and other procurement executives to explore the issues which will affect purchasing in the future.

Is this the end of category management? If so, what lies beyond the great legacy of the last 15 years?

When it comes to print, businesses not only vary in size, they also have a wide variety of design requirements and complex specifications, which can certainly be challenging from a procurement point of view.