5 mistakes in procurement management that can impair your results

Every day, the procurement area gains prominence in companies, thanks to its strategic importance in business growth. However, some errors in procurement management can hinder the speed of its evolution. There are some myths that still haunt procu...

5 trends for the procurement area in 2023

The last year stood out for the return of face-to-face meetings and key events. The new work modes, both remote and hybrid, proved to be an alternative in the crisis, and are still a strategic path for many businesses. And year after year, the pro...

See here the 5 most viewed posts on ME’s blog during 2022

2022 will be remembered as the year in which face-to-face activities were resumed, particularly with the return of an agenda filled with important events in the procurement sector. In addition to promoting the ME B2B Summit 2022, in a 100% face-to...

10 behavioral skills to be a good procurement leader

Being a good procurement leader goes well beyond the technical knowledge required by the area. Behavioral skills are more and more demanded for this position. For this reason, procurement leaders must know themselves and be an example to their tea...

10 skills that are a must for every successful buyer

Changes in the B2B market happen all the time. Nowadays, the required skills to be a good buyer are an outcome of the accelerated pace of transformations, a long maturation process in the area and crises faced by businesses. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ As the relevance ...

7 negotiation strategies to leverage the results of your business

Negotiation in B2B procurement is one of the most important pillars for businesses. That’s because $1 saved means $1 in profit for the company. In other words, having knowledge on the top negotiation strategies is key to win the best deals a...

Lead time in Procurement: what is it and why is it important?

After all, consumers are more and more sensitive to deadlines. For this reason, Procurement must monitor its operations, to avoid losing the lead time. Another factor that must be considered is inventory management, as the lack of materials can im...

7 myths about the procurement area and professional buyers

In the last two years, the challenges imposed by Covid-19 and disruptive technologies in supply chains have contributed to make the procurement area even more strategic for organizations. Today, the leading role that the area plays in achieving re...

Supply Chain and Marketing: the partnership of the future for businesses

Integration between the supply chain and marketing areas is vital for businesses, so they can be better equipped to serve customers and satisfy their needs – a key element for business growth. It’s through this important relationship that bo...

The Ukraine crisis – How is it impacting the supply chain?

The Covid-19 pandemic wasn’t the first disruption to the supply chain, and the recent crisis between Russia and Ukraine makes it clear that it won’t be the last either. Every fact in the world, no matter how banal – such as the Ever Gi...