Category: Professionals

Introduction As 2025 unfolds, supply chain management remains at the epicenter of global business strategy. With economic volatility, shifting trade policies, labor shortages, and accelerating technologies disrupting traditional practices, organizations can no longer afford to operate with outdated leadership models. This year, more than ever, companies must focus on upgrading their supply chain leadership—not only to navigate disruption but to drive growth, digitization, and long-term resiliency. For employers struggling to find, evaluate, and secure top talent, the most strategic path forward lies in partnering withspecialized supply chain recruiters who understand the terrain and can deliver results more efficiently and [...]

Introduction  Purchasing vs. procurement can be tricky for those who aren’t familiar with the inner workings of supply chain disciplines. In short, purchasing is simply the act of buying something. It is but one component of procurement. Whereas procurement is a whole series of activities that help create supply.  Procurement: the obtaining or purchasing of goods or services, typically for business purposes and often on a large scale.  Purchasing: A specific part of the procurement process.  In 2025, America is experiencing shifts in procurement trends based on both supplier shifts and purchasing capacities of various nation-states and consumer activities. [...]