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ResourcesProcurement

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The latest technical guides and articles related to procurement, supply-chain efficiency, and related topics.

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Article

5 Key Factors to Consider When Conducting a Supplier Evaluation

By Team Xometry

7 min read

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Article

The Role of the Chief Procurement Officer

By Team Xometry

4 min read

Article

Procurement team makes procurement more relatable

Procurement team makes procurement more relatable

How Can We Make Procurement More Relatable?

3 min read

Article

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a professional planning

9 Procurement Process Inefficiencies (And How to Fix Them)

By Team Xometry

6 min read

Article

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a person looking over graphs and planning

5 Signs Your Analytics Process Is Killing Your Procurement Workflow

By Team Xometry

4 min read

Article

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a line of professionals ready to sprint on a track field

3 Lean Procurement Strategies For Small And Mid-Sized Businesses

By Team Xometry

3 min read

Article

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green graphics implying cash flow and market trends

Technology’s Impact on Modern-Day Procurement and Supply Chain Functions

By Team Xometry

5 min read

Article

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professional on a laptop

Examining the Ethical Principles of Procurement

By Team Xometry

3 min read

Article

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picture of a small business owner

5 Procurement Strategies For Small And Mid-Sized Businesses

By Team Xometry

4 min read

Article

a graphic that demonstrates the different stages of the planning process

a graphic that demonstrates the different stages of the planning process

How to Build an Effective Procurement Training Program

By Team Xometry

4 min read

Article

Image credit: Billion Photos/Shutterstock.com

Image credit: Billion Photos/Shutterstock.com

How to Obtain a Veteran Owned Business Certification

11 min read

Article

The differences between procurement and purchasing can be important. Image credit: designer491/Shutterstoock.com

The differences between procurement and purchasing can be important. Image credit: designer491/Shutterstoock.com

Procurement Vs. Purchasing - Is There a Difference?

2 min read

Article

An in-depth understanding of your company’s procurement process helps you to quickly adapt to anything that may come your way. Image credit: bluedog studio/Shutterstock.com

An in-depth understanding of your company’s procurement process helps you to quickly adapt to anything that may come your way. Image credit: bluedog studio/Shutterstock.com

The 5 Stages of the Procurement Process - Managing Procurement from Start to Finish

3 min read

Article

What is Procurement? The Complete 101 Guide to Procurement Principles

By Team Xometry

8 min read

Article

Warehouse worker checking inventory in the demand planning process.

Warehouse worker checking inventory in the demand planning process.

What is Demand Planning? Key Steps Involved in Forecasting for a Supply Chain

3 min read

Article

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Credit: stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Total Cost Visibility: The Key to Strategic Sourcing Success

9 min read

Article

Procurement plans folder

Procurement plans folder

Which Procurement Operation Model Is Right for Your Industrial Business?

By Team Xometry

3 min read

Article

3D Printed Prototypes

3D Printed Prototypes

Product Development Guide: Rapid Prototyping

By Greg Paulsen

7 min read