Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. This data influx is reflected in the contingent workforce management arena, where managers, ...

Vendor management is the process of controlling costs, driving service excellence and mitigating risks to gain increased value from vendors throughout the deal life cycle. This strategy is crucial in ...

Managing external partners has become a critical part of doing business today. As companies expand and rely more on outsourcing, the risks tied to outside vendors grow larger. Businesses can face ...

Commentary - As 60-70% of an enterprise’s IT budget is spent on hardware, software, and external vendor services, maximizing the value derived from IT vendors is key to delivering efficient IT ...

Pick up nearly any piece of technology product literature today, and it will proclaim not only the vendor’s desire to sell you a “solution” but also the vendor’s desire to become your “partner.” But ...

Procurement and Payment Services manages supplier processing and maintenance for the University, including the addition of new suppliers and modification to existing suppliers. Procurement and Payment ...