Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Bendor-Samuel is founder & executive chairman of Everest Group. As we enter a new era of tech services, I believe ...

Businesses generally file for bankruptcy because of financial challenges or operational issues. But, while their distressed business dissolves, there could be an opportunity for another business to ...

Don Cowan and Mahyar Mohammadnezhad of Kiwa PI Berlin explain the importance of upstream diligence in ensuring long-term PV ...

State and local governments recognize the importance of flexible storage and distribution, diverse sourcing, and clear supply chain visibility to ensure communities are prepared for times of crisis, ...

The construction industry has consistently demonstrated remarkable adaptability through cyclical changes, and today's market conditions present new opportunities for innovation and growth. While ...

Purchasing represents the transactional component—the actual buying of goods after procurement decisions are made. Why does effective material procurement matter for modern businesses? For ...

ISM 2018 got underway in Nashville yesterday, May 6. My personal theme for this year's conference is Why procurement matters! It was the headline on our annual procurement issue, which we published in ...

The Procurement Data Standard (PDS) defines the canonical XML for contract actions, enabling awards and modifications to be born digital, exchanged between writing systems and enterprise repositories, ...

Getting the right materials at the right time and price is incredibly important for any successful business. Material procurement affects everything from product quality to company profits. Smart ...

Material procurement explained: Process, strategies, and benefits Getting the right materials at the right time and price is incredibly important for any successful business. Material procurement ...