Information and Research Resources for Procurement Professionals

This goal of this book is to help procurement professionals find information in the areas of strategic sourcing, supplier management and purchasing. Specific research resources are listed in sections that include: supplier identification, supplier diligence/monitoring, category market intelligence, best practices, operations benchmarking, pricing, professional associations, websites/networks, magazines, blogs, consulting firms, and research/analyst firms. This guide highlights the best resources to use, always with an eye for value and with the understanding of the crucial role that quality information plays in the decision-making process.