Procurement department organizational structures often -- but not always -- reflect the organizational structure of your business. Additional factors, such as communication patterns, the size of your ...

Collaboration between development, quality, and purchasing departments is crucial for a secure supply chain, reducing risks and ensuring compliance. The Parenteral Drug Association's revised standard ...

Sharing information and a focus on synergistic outcomes will lead to better results for your company. Imagine this scenario: You're a custom home builder and a family comes in with specific requests.

THE CONCEPT: Why purchasing and procurement departments should be avoided, and how to do it. THE REALITY: Purchasing and procurement are a way of life. Are you relegated to “purchasing” as part of ...

Editor’s note: Bill Shawver is the chief procurement officer for Miami University of Ohio. Jim Bard is a principal with Accenture Management Consulting’s operations practice With the challenge to ...