In the good old days of strategic sourcing, supply chain organizations, inspired by consulting firms and investment bankers, executed a rigorous seven-step strategic sourcing process to lower costs ...

In today’s competitive marketplace, supplier verification has become a critical step for companies engaged in global trade.

After several tumultuous years of pandemic-driven supply chain disruptions, many businesses report that the tide is beginning to turn. Although significant uncertainty remains, price increases have ...

Spencer Penn is Co-Founder & CEO of LightSource, an AI-powered strategic sourcing platform. He was named to Forbes 30 Under 30. The term "AI" is everywhere, but for strategic sourcing and procurement ...

Santa Clara University’s Strategic Sourcing program is designed to create long-term value for the University by leveraging our collective purchasing power, fostering strong supplier partnerships, and ...

LYON, France, and MIDDLETON, Wis. - March 9, 2026 - Esker, the leading AI Automation Suite for the Office of the CFO, today announced the launch of Esker Quote Request, a new solution designed to give ...