Susan Avery

Sustainable procurement now has management's attention. But a recent study finds that executives may not be willing to commit the human and financial resources needed for such programs to succeed.

Diverse suppliers often have innovative ideas that make them stand out from the crowd. Procurement must use its influence and seek them out.

With 21 U.S. states increasing their minimum wages in 2017, expect to see some suppliers asking for a price hike.

Fintech services can free up time for procurement professionals to focus on more strategic tasks.

The procurement department is indispensable when it comes to delivering the savings promised by a corporate merger.

Outsourcing tactical procurement can help companies focus on adding value.

If your procurement organization isn't managing your indirect spend, then you're missing out on a significant source of cost savings.

An ethical lapse can harm not just a company's reputation but also its bottom line. Chief procurement officers need to make sure they have an ethics policy in place that is up-to-date and well communicated.

"Hoping that your luck holds out" is not a good strategy for managing risk in the supply chain, says a new report.

Procurement leaders are used to dealing with supply shortages. But here's one that's proving to be particularly challenging: the shortage of procurement talent.