In the procurement end of a business, trust always stands as an essential component. No transaction can be completed if you are uncertain that you will receive the product as promised. Vice versa, no seller can release product without knowing payment is imminent. …

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart. “ H. Keller

What does it mean to live a “green” lifestyle? Now, green living isn’t actually a color of glasses you put on to see the world differently. In fact, its making small changes to your lifestyle that will have big impacts on your world and the environment around you. Here’s how: Eat & Shop Locally …

When it comes to brokering a deal with an outside supplier for a product or service, the success of that deal often hinges on your own company’s procurement department. It’s their job to ensure the purchase isn’t too costly. This may mean ensuring you’re offering to pay at or below…

“Each day I live I want to be A day to give The best of me I’m only one But not alone My finest day is yet unknown I broke my heart Fought every gain To taste the sweet I face the pain I rise and fall Yet through it all This much remains I want one moment in time When I’m more than I thought I could be When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away And the answers are all up to me…..” One Moment in time by Albert Hammond & John Bettis

If you’re on the beach walking down by the water, you can turn around and find your own footprints in the sand so long as the water hasn’t washed them away. As the supply chain industry evolves, it leaves behind its own footprints but instead of in the sand, the…

Communication in the business world is critical. How we connect with co-workers as well as how we share information allows business to run like a well-oiled machine. Until recently, most of your information including logins, applications, and more were limited to your individual device. Over time, technology has changed the…

Understanding human behavior is a rabbit-hole of cultures, emotions, and rationale not all seek to go down. However, when we understand others better, we are able to interact with them in a more positive light. You don’t have to study for hours on end what makes people tick, or even…

As a procurement professional, Esteban Messuti shares his expertise through this blog. Although he has already established a few pieces of content within the industry, today he’s taking you back to the basics. Before you dive into the world of procurement, its critical that you understand what exactly this industry…