In any company or industry that sells products, the cost of the raw materials and components is often the single largest expense. Despite the magnitude of this cost however there is a wide range of focus put on managing this expenditure from proactive and strategic to reactive and tactical.
Month: January 2019
IT Procurement Executive Robert Alt Speaks About Making the Switch to Working on Contract
Anyone who’s followed the Procurement and Supply Chain industry knows that contingent staffing is taking off. Gone are the days when companies would hire on contract only for leave coverage and backlogs.
Hire Subject Matter Experts. It Might be the Key to Solving Procurement Talent Challenges
Here’s the case for hiring people from outside Procurement for highly strategic categories.
Six Tips for Warehouse and Distribution Centre Efficiency
If you want to keep your customers satisfied, you need to keep things moving in your warehouse or distribution center. Use these tips to keep up the pace and make your facility as efficient as possible.
Banner Year for the Book Industry Leads to a Holiday Supply Chain Crunch
In 2019, Supply Chain Management is what makes or breaks a company. The New York Times’ Alexandra Alter recently reported that a bottleneck at printers has impacted book sales over the crucial holiday season. It puts a bit of a crunch on an industry that’s been on a roll this year following several years of anxiety.