Content about Procurement

January 22, 2013
BJ’s taps LogicSource for print procurement and management

BJ’s taps LogicSource for print procurement and management

December 27, 2012
Reducing Risk

Is your company’s selection process for a service provider exposing you to a higher degree of liability? As an expert witness of risk and liability in exterior maintenance services, I’ve reviewed hundreds of cases whose outcomes would surprise and challenge how many facility managers and property owners review Request for Proposals (RFPs) and select their service provider (SP).

June 21, 2012
Gymboree engages LogicSource for print and retail procurement

The Gymboree Corp. and procurement management firm LogicSource announced Thursday an agreement under which LogicSource will provide procurement and management expertise to deliver cost savings to Gymboree.

June 5, 2012
Procurement Innovation Can Drive Productivity Gains

By William Gindlesperger, e-LYNXX Corp.

February 1, 2012
IBM acquires Emptoris to expand supply chain initiative

IBM said it has completed its acquisition of Emptoris Inc., expanding IBM’s cloud-based analytics offerings that provide supply chain intelligence, or smarter commerce.

December 15, 2011
IBM to acquire Emptoris

IBM announced a definitive agreement to acquire Emptoris Inc., a leading provider of cloud and on-premise analytics software that brings more intelligence to procurement and supply chain operations with spend, supplier and contract management for “smarter commerce.” Financial terms were not disclosed.

November 1, 2011
A Buyer’s (Middle) Market

By Chris Blees, BiggsKofford Certified Public Accountants/BiggsKofford Capital Investment Bank

October 3, 2011
Children's Place names global sourcing exec

The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. said Friday that it has named Peter Warner as SVP global sourcing, for the chain.

August 22, 2011
Michaels selects LogicSource for print procurement and process management

Michaels Stores and procurement management firm LogicSource announced a five-year agreement under which LogicSource will provide print procurement and related services to Michaels.

October 18, 2010
Neiman Marcus selects Infosys Technologies as strategic sourcing partner

Neiman Marcus has selected Infosys Technologies (INFY) as strategic sourcing partner for providing application development...

September 7, 2010
The due diligence retailers must take before turning sourcing operations over to an agent

Earlier this year, the world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores, agreed to turn over purchasing operations for certain apparel lines and other goods to Li & Fung, the world’s largest sourcing agent.

July 18, 2010
Office Depot won't renew government contract

Office Depot said Friday it will not seek to renew its contract with Los Angeles...

January 27, 2010
Wal-Mart revamps global sourcing structure

Trading company Li & Fung Ltd. said Thursday it signed a non-exclusive sourcing deal with...

November 17, 2009
Le Chateau selects merchandise lifecycle management solution

Le Chateau has selected TradeStone to help them grow the international sourcing and product development...

September 24, 2008
Whole Foods Names Senior Global VP

Whole Foods Market promoted its Southern Pacific regional president, Michael Besancon, to the newly created...

September 7, 2008
Ann Taylor Names Supply Chain Officer

AnnTaylor Stores Corp. announced that Paula J. Zusi has been named executive VP, chief supply...

November 30, 2007
Tiffany & Co. to Automate Payment Settlements

By using a business-settlement network to eliminate paper invoicing, Tiffany & Co., New York City,...

September 30, 2007
Crystal-Ball Predictions

Writing about current news events and emerging trends is interesting, but talking with industry leaders...

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