I recently challenged public sector procurement professionals to consider whether a best-of-breed or ERP solution was best for their organization based on current buying policies and their agency’s ...

You can't look at an e-procurement system the same way you can other government facilities, such as a library, a wastewater treatment plant or a courthouse. But if someone were to choose a public ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover logistics and supply chain management. GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource ...

Humans have been fascinated with automation since the Dark Ages. The first major step toward automation in human history was the invention of the wheel, which enhanced transportation in a way that was ...

During COVID-19 pandemic, implant procedures slowed as elective surgeries were put on hold. Now, demand is ramping back up. With the resumption of demand, many hospitals, health systems and ambulatory ...

According to industry accounts, the Rs 225 crore tender process appeared to favour a multinational consulting firm over several Indian technology providers, prompting questions about fairness and ...

Last year I wrote an article about Spark, New Zealand's largest telecommunications and digital services company, and the evolution from a traditional telco provider to a digital services provider.

Image for representation only. (Source: Pixabay) NEW DELHI: The request for proposals (RFP) for the selection of a system integrator or SI for supply, installation, commissioning, implementation, and ...

Getting the right materials at the right time and price is incredibly important for any successful business. Material procurement affects everything from product quality to company profits. Smart ...

NHS England has issued a call to software suppliers for advice concerning the integration of its human resources (HR) and finance applications in a cloud environment. This is what the organisation ...