Seven years ago this week I wrote something in what was then called the “Focus on Directory Services” newsletter. I didn’t know it at the time, but what I was really looking for was a Vendor ...

Business vendor onboarding is a process that introduces new suppliers to an organization’s systems, policies, and procedures. This step-by-step pathway enables vendors to understand the requirements ...

Editor’s note: The column below is from Len DeCandia, the former CPO at J&J. You can click here to read an interview with DeCandia. The financial crisis of 2009 had two measurable outcomes on business ...

Vendor management is the process of controlling costs, driving service excellence and mitigating risks to gain increased value from vendors throughout the deal life cycle. This strategy is crucial in ...

For many public and private sector organizations, the ability to maintain a healthy and responsive supplier network is critical to success. But in today’s pandemic infused, geopolitically volatile ...

In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Brian Straight speaks with Sam Jenks, chief revenue officer at Kodiak Hub and host of The Way We Source podcast, about why supplier relationship management ...

Vendor management and performance are critical in streamlining operational efficiency in the business world. This singular factor could mean the difference between drastically reducing risk and ...

Nick Chandi is the CEO of Forwardly, an award-winning B2B payment platform that helps US businesses send and receive payments faster. How smoothly would your business run if vendors didn’t deliver on ...

Procurement has shifted from a cost-control function to a strategic driver of innovation and resilience in response to geopolitical shifts, tariffs and environmental volatility. However, supplier ...

As of 2026, I’ve spent more than 10 years analyzing procurement technology and supply chain logistics for public companies. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from these audits, it’s that managing ...

Vendor relationship management concerns. “IT execs cross the line when the relationship stops being businesslike and starts turning into obligatory perks. Whether solicited by a client or encouraged ...

Use this checklist to select the best vendors, track your satisfaction levels, and maintain strong partnerships. Constantly Updated — The download contains the latest and most accurate details.