Procurement

Procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services. It is a critical function in any organization, and the right procurement processes can save your company time and money while ensuring that you get the best products and services. Our team of sourcing and procurement agents has prepared some articles to help you gain more insight into Procurement.

Key Skills Every Procurement Specialist should have

If you have been thinking about a career change and you’re looking for a new challenge, then a procurement specialist could just be the perfect opportunity. But, what does a procurement specialist do, and what are the key skills that every procurement specialist should have? In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know […]

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The Difference Between Procurement and Supply Chain Management

When you hear the terms purchasing, product acquisition, and procurement being thrown around, it’s easy to get them confused. After all, they all sound like three different ways of describing the same process, right? Certainly, there are similarities, but in fact, they are completely different processes. The same applies with procurement and supply chain – […]

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What’s the difference between Direct and Indirect Procurement?

In the world of sourcing, procurement, and logistics there is a multitude of different abbreviations and terminology being thrown about – so it’s no wonder why many people who are new to the industry end up feeling a little lost and overwhelmed. For example, what’s the difference between direct and indirect procurement? Is there an […]

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Understanding the procurement process

The promotional products industry in Asia is big, and it’s not going anywhere. As promotional products become more popular, the promotional product industry will continue to grow. But with growth comes problems. Namely, how do you get noticed? How do you get your promotional products into the hands of people who might want them? And […]

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Sourcing vs Procurement – What is the Difference?

On the surface, it is quite easy to mistake sourcing and procurement as being synonyms for securing supplies for an organization. However, they are not. Yes, they are both related and certainly play pivotal roles within the supply chain, but they are quite different, and it is important that you understand those distinctions. In this […]

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