by Ekrem Duman | Jul 14, 2026 | Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Sourcing
⚡ TL;DRLogistics providers can act as agent, broker, forwarder, contracting carrier or principal in different transactions. Procurement must identify the legal role for each lane, who contracts with the performing carrier, whose terms govern, who holds licences and...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 14, 2026 | Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain
⚡ TL;DRCustoms compliance starts before the purchase order. Procurement must distinguish customs status from origin, confirm tariff classification and valuation inputs, identify licences and trade remedies, and assign document responsibility. A.TR supports...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 17, 2026 | Procurement, Sourcing
Executive Q&A Summary: What’s changing in procurement in 2026? AI adoption in procurement is projected to hit 86% by the end of 2026, with agentic systems shifting the function from periodic, reactive sourcing events to a continuous, always-on system of...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 10, 2026 | Procurement, Sourcing
Procurement / SourcingGlobal Sourcing Risk Management: Tariffs, Continuity, and Supplier ExposureThis expert guide explains how procurement leaders balance lower landed cost with tariff logistics and continuity risk. It is part of the Procurement pillar hub and...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 10, 2026 | Procurement, Sourcing
Procurement / SourcingSupplier Evaluation Criteria: How to Select the Right VendorThis expert guide explains how procurement teams compare vendors beyond price. It is part of the Procurement pillar hub and connects to the broader Sourcing library. TL;DR: Supplier...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 10, 2026 | Procurement, Sourcing
Procurement / SourcingCategory Management in Procurement: Building a Sourcing StrategyThis expert guide explains how category strategies convert fragmented purchasing into managed sourcing portfolios. It is part of the Procurement pillar hub and connects to the...
