Procurement
The decision between hiring an in-house procurement team and working with a procurement company is no longer based on business size alone. Companies must consider category complexity, supplier locations, internal expertise, procurement technology, quality requirements, and the amount of control they need. A business sourcing custom products from several Asian markets may require a different […]
The terms procurement agent and procurement manager are sometimes used interchangeably, but they usually describe roles with different levels of responsibility, authority, salary, and career progression. A procurement agent focuses mainly on the operational work that keeps purchasing moving, including quotations, purchase orders, supplier follow-ups, and delivery issues. A procurement manager has broader responsibility for […]
Procurement and logistics were traditionally managed by separate teams with different budgets, systems, and KPIs. That structure becomes less effective when a business relies on international suppliers, changing freight routes, strict delivery deadlines, and detailed sustainability data. For brands sourcing branded merchandise, on-pack marketing materials, POSM, and custom products from Asia, procurement decisions directly affect […]
The difference between procurement and supply chain management has become increasingly important for businesses managing international suppliers, production, and distribution. When the two functions are poorly aligned, companies may face longer lead times, higher landed costs, inconsistent supplier communication, quality issues, and limited supply chain visibility. Asia-focused brands sourcing branded merchandise, on-pack marketing materials, POSM, […]
From Chief Procurement Officer to Procurement Coordinator, understand every role, how they work together, and how to build an effective procurement team. Every high-performing organisation has one thing in common: a procurement team that knows exactly who does what. Yet for many businesses, especially growing SMEs in Asia, procurement is either non-existent or treated as […]