procurement

Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Confusion Reigns In Procurement
Confusion Reigns In Procurement
May 16, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Procurement of goods and services has a direct impact on the day-to-day operations and cash flow of firms large and small. But, as a new...

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Procurement, With Speed And (Shopping) Intelligence
Procurement, With Speed And (Shopping) Intelligence
March 25, 2016  |  B2B Payments

In an increasingly global B2B marketplace, information — and information that is delivered quickly — can make a significant difference in how firms research, source...

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(Trade)Shifting The P2P Landscape
(Trade)Shifting The P2P Landscape
March 16, 2016  |  B2B Payments

P2P is changing from a loose, disparate B2B connection between buyers and suppliers to a centralized, data-driven strategy.

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How The Role Of CPO Got Flipped On Its Head
How The Role Of CPO Got Flipped On Its Head
February 12, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Any buying organization wants the same things from its procure-to-pay solution: visibility into spend and the supply chain, supplier risk management and an overall way...

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Making Invoicing More Mobile
Making Invoicing More Mobile
January 29, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Managing cash flow involves managing a lot of moving parts — none more critical than making sure that equipment and supplies come in the door so...

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SciQuest’s Quest For Procurement Speed And Ease
SciQuest’s Quest For Procurement Speed And Ease
December 07, 2015  |  B2B Payments

Procurement is more than just office supplies and invoices. As companies grow in breadth and complexity, technology can help make sourcing and spending more efficient,...

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