Blogs on how to get more from your sourcing process
Practical guides on reverse auctions, RFPs, supplier management and procurement best practices.
4 Reverse Auction Myths That Make Companies Hesitate
1 Nov 2026
Four reverse auction myths that hold procurement teams back: price obsession, complex purchases, supplier pushback and a…
How to Choose Reverse Auction Software: An Enterprise Buyer's Checklist
29 Oct 2026
Eight-point checklist for evaluating reverse auction software: formats, bidder feedback, multi-attribute scoring, ceilin…
How to Break Cartels in Procurement: A Practical Guide for Buyers
24 Dec 2025
Supplier collusion keeps bids artificially high. How to spot cartel behaviour in your RFQs and use auction design to bre…
Best Practices for Implementing Procurement Analytics in Manufacturing
17 Nov 2024
Best practices for procurement analytics in manufacturing: what data to collect, which metrics matter, and how to turn i…
eSourcing Best Practices in Manufacturing
5 Nov 2024
Practical eSourcing best practices for manufacturers: supplier qualification, RFQ design and auction strategy that cut c…
Traditional vs E-Sourcing: Modern Procurement Methods
2 Nov 2024
Traditional sourcing versus eSourcing: how the two methods differ on speed, transparency and savings, and when digital s…
Supplier Evaluation: 8 Proven Methods for Optimal Results
29 Oct 2024
Eight proven supplier evaluation methods, from scorecards and audits to weighted criteria, with guidance on which to use…
10 Strategies for Better Supplier Management Through Knowledge Sharing
24 Oct 2024
Ten knowledge-sharing strategies that strengthen supplier relationships, reduce errors and lift collective performance a…
How eSourcing Solutions Boost Compliance and ROI
22 Oct 2024
Compliance-focused eSourcing cuts cost while keeping procurement auditable. How built-in controls protect regulatory adh…