The Lean process of continuous improvement covers a lot of ground, but most people consider it to be the elimination of waste. That's just one of the M's (Muda) of the approach. Read more...

Supplier transparency is a big deal for supply chains. Microsoft is putting together some requirements that look to be at the forefront of efforts to enhance reporting that should facilitate visibility. Read more...

Here's a good reminder from Spend Matters about ERP and sourcing: just because you're on the latest system platform, it doesn't mean your sourcing process is up to speed. Read more...