With a seemingly never-ending list of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and network vulnerabilities that threaten sensitive constituent data, how can state and local governments securely execute ...

Procurement and sourcing are cornerstones of any business operation, as they greatly influence the cost structures, quality of production, and overall profitability. They ensure a steady flow of the ...

Companies of all sizes outsource at least a portion of their logistics needs. Effective procurement and supply chain teams implement, directly or indirectly, six key elements of logistics outsourcing ...

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IT procurement or sourcing managers challenged with finding sourcing options that reduce costs at tolerable risks should examine nine contractual terms to reduce risk ...

Procurement is a crucial component of a healthcare organization’s ability to function optimally. Without essential medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, it's harder to maintain safe working ...

Signed into law on Dec. 23, the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act contains a host of provisions affecting the Defense Department’s cybersecurity capabilities and acquisitions and the ...

Criteria can be established in the contract so only proposals meeting the local government's minimum zero waste service standards on a pass/fail basis can be considered, for example: Minimum years of ...

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how companies buy goods and services, transforming procurement from a back-office function into a strategic business driver. Where procurement teams ...

The United States has a unique opportunity to catalyze market demand for green technology and services. The U.S. government spends more than $630 billion annually procuring goods and services for ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Guy Yehiav The ...

This is an excerpt of the original article. It was written for the May-Jun 2024 edition of Supply Chain Management Review. The full article is available to current subscribers. In each issue I try to ...