by Ekrem Duman | Jun 10, 2026 | Procurement, Sourcing
Procurement / SourcingStrategic Sourcing: The Complete Procurement GuideThis expert guide explains how procurement teams turn spend, supplier markets, risk and business demand into repeatable sourcing decisions. It is part of the Procurement pillar hub and connects to...
by Olivia Bennett | Jun 2, 2026 | Procurement, Procurement News, Supply Chain
Last Updated: June 2, 2026Procurement departments must understand how to manage postal delivery disruptions to protect supply chains from sudden carrier capacity shortages and labor disputes. The recent ratification of collective agreements by Canada Post employees...
by Olivia Bennett | Jun 1, 2026 | Procurement, Supply Chain
Last Updated: June 1, 2026The United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently initiated a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s trade policies, focusing on its currency valuation and intellectual property practices. For global procurement executives, this...
by Olivia Bennett | Jun 1, 2026 | Procurement, Supply Chain
Last Updated: June 1, 2026 The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a formal probe into Vietnam’s trade practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, focusing on currency valuation and import policies. For sourcing executives who...
by Ekrem Duman | May 28, 2026 | Cost Reduction, Procurement
Quick Summary: Reducing product costs by 15-22% without sacrificing quality is achieved through a multi-dimensional approach focusing on Lean Six Sigma, Value Engineering (VE), and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis. By shifting from transactional...
by Ekrem Duman | May 26, 2026 | Contract Negotiation, Procurement
Executive Summary & Quick FAQ What is the primary difference between competitive and collaborative negotiation? Competitive negotiation (Distributive) is a zero-sum game focused on price, while collaborative negotiation (Integrative) seeks to expand the value...
