Andrew Bloomenthal has 20+ years of editorial experience as a financial journalist and as a financial services marketing writer. Natalya Yashina is a CPA, DASM with over 12 years of experience in ...

Strategic sourcing skills play an important role in the cost structure and competitiveness of small and large businesses. These skills involve analyzing high-volume purchases and developing long-term ...

Julie Young is an experienced financial writer and editor. She specializes in financial analysis in capital planning and investment management. Suzanne is a content marketer, writer, and fact-checker.

In a business environment fraught with volatility and uncertainty, CPOs and sourcing and supply chain executives confront unprecedented challenges. Companies are reevaluating global supply chains ...

Business process outsourcing involves the outsourcing of business functions to external companies. To clarify, many companies outsource tasks to external providers. An example may be hiring a ...

Today, it's more than just about price. But how do shippers put together a transportation and supplier sourcing strategy that will earn them the capacity that they need at a price that works for all ...

Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is responsible for strategically sourcing on behalf of the University. Strategic sourcing is the process of analyzing the University's spend, going through a formal and ...

After several tumultuous years of pandemic-driven supply chain disruptions, many businesses report that the tide is beginning to turn. Although significant uncertainty remains, price increases have ...

A key part of most (okay, all) BPO deals is the projected cost savings. When pitching a deal, vendors may promote a “savings guarantee” or “guaranteed cost reductions.” However, when it is time to ...

Modern businesses cannot fully function, meet consumer needs or remain competitive without digitalization and an advanced ERP system.

Knowing what to say and what to do to help support an employee who is returning to work after a disabling condition can be challenging. Employers often have trouble recognizing when someone needs help ...