Strategic sourcing, a process that is more than supplier evaluation and selection, is becoming more important for businesses to obtain reliable and affordable resources, increase supply chain ...

One of the primary reasons behind Kirkland's meteoric rise is its commitment to strategic sourcing. Unlike many retailers, Costco directly partners with manufacturers to ensure quality and lower costs ...

This article examines the expanding role of smart warehouses and AI in global sourcing, highlighting their benefits and future implications for supply chain management.

Freddy Burgess is a negotiation expert with a background in psychology, specializing in forensic, occupational and human ...

Continue fostering good will among your vendors and suppliers, while keeping an eye on the need to diversify on a component ...

Oracle has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Source-to-Pay Suites for Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement. Oracle was recognized based on its Ability to Execute and Completeness ...

If manufacturing operates on efficient outsourcing through GVCs, services are being driven by consolidation through GCCs.

Preferred Vendors are those that have been awarded a contract by Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing for use by all departments and schools. We strongly encourage you to utilize Preferred Vendors.

The strategic sourcing team is responsible for the contract negotiation and procurement of goods and services specific to a department when their need exceeds $10,000. Category management is ...

Departments/schools are strongly encouraged to include PPS in the bidding process for significant purchases or when a strategic relationship needs to be established with a vendor for a particular ...

Any of the Procurement Services staff listed below can answer questions about strategic sourcing and procurements that are $10,000 and above.