Green Initiatives in U.S. Businesses Expected to Grow Tremendously Over Next 5 Years
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Green Initiatives in U.S. Businesses Expected to Grow Tremendously Over Next 5 Years

ByVincent Po

According to a report issued by the Freedonia Group Green Building Materials, green building materials will experience a greater rise in demand between now and 2017 than traditional building materials. The rebounding economy is spurring the overall growth of the construction and building materials industries, but consumer awareness of environmentally responsible alternatives, renewable energy sources,…

Squabbles Continue Over Changes to Hours of Service Regulations for Truckers
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Squabbles Continue Over Changes to Hours of Service Regulations for Truckers

ByVincent Po

In 2011, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made big changes to its previous regulations regarding how truckers handle their mandatory rest periods. Previously, drivers had a lot more flexibility in handling their hours of service regulations, which require drivers to get a certain number of resting hours per work day, along with a longer…

E-Procurement Reduces Costs and Improves Value

E-Procurement Reduces Costs and Improves Value

ByVincent Po

Advances in web technology have opened a door of opportunity for procurement professionals. With an automated procurement system, including pay-to-procure, in-house, and stand-alone marketplaces, e-procurement provides a means for reducing costs, standardizing processes, and more. It’s a tactic being used by government agencies and companies in both private and public sectors.

Following the Horse Meat Scandal, Procurement Leaders Take Supply Chain Risk Seriously

Following the Horse Meat Scandal, Procurement Leaders Take Supply Chain Risk Seriously

ByVincent Po

Following DNA testing which revealed some meat products marked 100-percent beef actually contained about one-percent horse meat in European countries, supply chain and procurement leaders are re-thinking their risk strategies. The scandal has been spreading, with more companies jumping in on precautionary testing and even recalling meat products.

Cloud Computing Lowers Costs, Improves Transparency in Procurement

Cloud Computing Lowers Costs, Improves Transparency in Procurement

ByVincent Po

The procurement industry is undergoing a transformation, harnessing the power of cloud computing for improved visibility, stronger data analysis capabilities, and lower data storage costs. While the government is taking strides towards becoming one of the biggest adopters of big data, regulation-heavy industries, including procurement, can take advantage of streamlined process and better data management…

Are Lazy Public Workers to Blame for Supply Chain Inefficiencies?

Are Lazy Public Workers to Blame for Supply Chain Inefficiencies?

ByVincent Po

South African Minister in the Presidency, Trevor Manuel, announced plans for supply chain management reform across the public sector to develop consistent and uniform rules that will help the government obtain better value on public purchases. At the same time, Manuel discussed the need for performance agreements and stricter consequences among public employees.

Quality Control and Better Transparency Could End Horse Meat Scandal

Quality Control and Better Transparency Could End Horse Meat Scandal

ByVincent Po

The UK horse meat scandal continues to grow as officials investigate deeper. Over the last 7 years, the UK Border Agency has seized over 48 tons of meat entering the country illegally and doesn’t have the resources to control the problem alone. Government representatives are meeting with food industry leaders to reach a solution that…