The most successful procurement operations are those that maintain a broader view of the strength of the enterprise. That’s the conclusion reached by the IBM Institute for Business Value in a new study, “The Journey to Value: Transforming Procurement to Drive the Enterprise Agenda,” released...
Both government and private research agree: America’s freight system is under serious pressure, and supply chains are particularly vulnerable to the strain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Business-to-business suppliers feel pressured to overhaul their sales approach and facilitate a technology-advanced, streamlined purchasing process for procurement officials. But not everyone is heeding this call. A new report released by Sparks Grove on Friday (Feb. 27) reveals that innovation within the B2B space is...
“If we were building a financial system from scratch today, we’d do it on a digital platform,” Bill Gates once said in an address on behalf of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Yesterday (March 4), PayPal President, Dan Schulman, gave his first public speaking engagement since taking the reins. One thing he made very clear: PayPal is taking full advantage of a system “ripe for disruption.” And, Schulman, said, is well-positioned to not just compete, but win....
When Google revealed earlier this year that it was pulling Google Glass from tech store shelves, it was a surprise for many, considering the hype the wearable technology built up over the years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Professional buyers, when buying online, want the same features expected of the consumer experience: convenience, ease of use and personalization. New research from marketing and technology firm Descom shows B2B e-commerce isn’t just a means of replacing paper or telephone orders with ones delivered via...
“Uh-uh. No way. Cold cucumber mush for thirty-something bucks?” –Phoebe Buffay, “Friends,” The One With Five Steaks And An Eggplant Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
Cash flow management is becoming an increasingly greater priority for suppliers, especially as late payments continue to jeopardize small business operations. With the supply chain becoming even more global, and with buyers and suppliers pushing for real-time invoice statuses, managing cash flow is not only...
