Low bid. These two words can, for some, be the beginning of a purchasing process that’s filled with frustration and disappointment, given the many variables that are involved in apparatus procurement.

Most procurement professionals during challenging times would file the procurement procedure book in the round file cabinet and resort to a more “hand-to-mouth” strategy, but your procurement process ...

When you fill out Purchasing Decision Documentation, you will be asked a series of questions that must be answered regarding the type of purchase and process used for making your supplier selection.

The processes you use to order merchandise for your company are vital to control risks, prevent fraud, ensure maximum savings and maintain regulatory requirements. You should develop a checklist to ...

Purchasing procedures under ISO 9001 ensure that purchased materials meet the requirements of the purchaser and the final customers. Companies apply ISO 9001 to their purchasing to minimize problems ...

The UAB vehicle purchasing process involves coordination between several departments — including Purchasing, Parking & Transportation, and the Fleet Operation Coordinator — to ensure all vehicle ...

Getting the right materials at the right time and price is incredibly important for any successful business. Material procurement affects everything from product quality to company profits. Smart ...

Many procurement teams are still throttled by the outmoded tools, communication methods and spreadsheets that they’ve been using for decades. In the race to digitalize their operations and do more ...