SRM is difficult to implement in the supply chain and buyers are often unsure where to start. This article provides a briefing on introducing supplier relationship management for the first time.

At one point in my career, I got a call from an associate who had been appointed head of purchasing in another division of my company. The corporate vice president of supply management had suggested ...

Over the past few years, I have attempted to clarify some of the key terms in the procurement lexicon. Previously, we have looked at category management and supply chain risk. Now I will aim to shed ...

The failure to track and manage supplier performance can cause many business issues, especially for companies with large amounts of raw materials and SKU complexity in a global supply chain network.

Measuring a supplier’s adherence to contractual service levels is at the core of supplier performance management. Yet, while every organization tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) on some level, ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

A common challenge supplier quality leaders face is getting suppliers to implement improvements beyond those necessary to maintain compliance. According to participants in Gartner’s Supplier Quality ...

Supply chain management is a systematic approach to managing the distribution of goods from producers of raw materials, through manufacturers and eventually down to end users. Supply chain management ...

Explores new approaches for organizing the total enterprise, including structuring, processes, and culture. Using cases and simulations, new forms of organizing are linked to various competitive ...

Everyone gets frustrated when important things fall out of sync, causing inconsistent communication (“We thought the order was in stock to arrive this week not next week). Delayed responses, ...

From start to finish and everything in between, supply chain management is how business gets done At Rutgers Business School, we know supply chain management. So if you're looking to lead in logistics ...