Why is commitment to supplier diversity a business imperative? Supplier diversity has evolved over time from an era of compliance to one of strategic business importance and competitive advantage. Our ...

The process of collecting data on prospective vendors, completing compliance and risk assessments, and integrating them into a platform or supply chain is collectively known as supplier onboarding.

In my previous column I described how in targeting suppliers for a proof-of-concept trial of our new supplier development process I relied on personal relationships, i.e., the trust that had been ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A renowned market intelligence solutions provider, Infiniti Research, has recently announced the completion of their latest supplier selection strategy for a food industry ...

At one point in my career, I got a call from an associate who had been appointed head of purchasing in another division of my company. The corporate vice president of supply management had suggested ...

The highly competitive thermoplastic industry is constantly expanding its capacities and developing new products. Additionally, resin manufacturers periodically institute formulation changes due to ...

Collaboration between retailers and suppliers isn't new, but it's taken on a new sense of urgency. After facing numerous supply chain challenges and disruptions in recent years, retailers are doubling ...

Supply chains have never been more complex or vulnerable. In today's interconnected global markets, procurement leaders face various risks, from sudden supplier bankruptcies and regulatory crackdowns ...