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The holidays are here, meaning people all around the globe are attending festive parties, baking tasty treats, and — of course — shopping for gifts. It’s a time that can be both exciting and stressful for retailers, especially when many procurement teams face supply...

It’s the most wonderful time of year! We are gathering with family and friends, celebrating over feasts and yummy treats, and best of all — we’re shopping. Black Friday is expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year in the U.S. In 2022, Black Friday and Cyber...

Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays for the food and beverage industry in the U.S. Last year, the holiday brought in $2.8 billion in sales-lift and remains second only to Christmas (which brought in over double that at $6.2 billion).  Getting a...

From uncovering hidden supply chain specters to exorcizing bothersome data demons, procurement managers certainly have their hands full. While today’s procurement teams may not be plagued by actual ghosts, goblins, or ghouls, things can still go bump in the night when...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend. Forever changed by global lockdowns, volatile consumer demands, and increasing pressure to go green, oil and gas...

Data Science, machine learning, and automation technology are poised to disrupt nearly every industry over the next few decades, and the procurement space is no exception. By 2026, the procurement analytics market is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate...

The only ubiquitous thing about sourcing and procurement in 2023 is that there is no one-size-fits-all model for success. While certain industries continue to work around rising prices and supply disruptions, others are trying to take advantage of downward price...