Is receiving supplies on time an issue for your business? Do you really have control over your procurement transportation costs? Do you get the impression that supply management hampers your competitiveness or your growth?If so, you’re not alone. For many businesses,...
In the field of procurement management, sourcing—the search for suppliers—remains something of an obscure notion. The purpose is to optimize your procurement chain, make use of resource insourcing, reduce your costs, and find the best suppliers to help you attain your...
Providing a favourable work environment for employees has become a daily challenge for many SMEs. This is especially important at a time of full employment, with millennials increasingly present in the labour market. Tellingly, a survey by Deloitte found that 61% of...
With sound purchasing management, manufacturing industries reduce their costs and maximize their return on investment. But many managers wonder what steps they should take to achieve this goal.Regardless of your industry, developing good practices and being able to...
For much of manufacturing industry in Québec, purchasing management remains a little-known option. Some executives continue to think that there is no need to set up a purchasing department, particularly if they have only one supplier. Managing purchases may seem like...
