Companies are always looking for ways to save money. They may have already cut costs in areas like manufacturing and shipping. Now, they're turning to a hidden area where they can save more money ...

In 2014 the Center for Digital Government* (CDG) produced its first cloud procurement guide to help state and local governments standardize cloud purchasing. A 2016 revision made it even easier for ...

Unlike direct procurement, which involves purchasing materials that become part of the finished product, indirect procurement entails the supporting cast of resources that enable a company to function ...

The definitive guide to indirect procurement Companies are always looking for ways to save money. They may have already cut costs in areas like manufacturing and shipping. Now, they're turning to a ...

Purchase patterns reveal distinct characteristics for each procurement type. Direct procurement generally follows structured, production-aligned planning cycles with larger, less frequent orders that ...