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...
The roller coaster ride of small business lending has changed course again. According to PayNet data released Tuesday (March 3), SMEs slowed their lending down in January compared with the month prior. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Experts had been eyeing the decline of the major financial institution in the Czech Republic for some time. According to reports, the trend first emerged about five years ago, when a new breed of low-cost banks emerged relying on Internet traffic instead of brick-and-mortar locations....
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...
China’s e-commerce behemoth Alibaba is in the midst of a political scuffle with Taiwanese authorities. According to reports that emerged this week, the conglomerate is being pushed out of the market on grounds it did not comply with investment rules. Get the Full Story Complete...
Apple is emerging as a top smartphone supplier in China, giving China’s Xiaomi a tough fight on its home turf as Apple smartphone sales now account for 25 percent of market share. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
The Shopify point of sale app has come to the iPhone. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...
Not only do women move half of global remittances, they send a greater percentage of their wages than men. 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...