Often hidden within the supply chains of businesses, most companies use a variety of vendors daily. Third parties are the cogs that keep a business functioning and growing, from managing employees to ...

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There are hundreds of enterprise tools in the marketplace to manage the many different facets in an organization: project management, client relationship management, internal/external business ...

Vendor management and performance are critical in streamlining operational efficiency in the business world. This singular factor could mean the difference between drastically reducing risk and ...

Managing external partners has become a critical part of doing business today. As companies expand and rely more on outsourcing, the risks tied to outside vendors grow larger. Businesses can face ...

Info-Tech Research Group's newly published research insights provide organizations with a structured approach to creating business-aligned managed service agreements. The blueprint highlights common ...

Commentary - As 60-70% of an enterprise’s IT budget is spent on hardware, software, and external vendor services, maximizing the value derived from IT vendors is key to delivering efficient IT ...

Kathleen Hurley is the founder of Sage Inc., a tech company that offers SMB businesses infrastructure solutions and next-gen technology. Third-party oversight is critical for most organizations.

In familiarizing yourself with the key players, one would learn that vendor credentialing market is no exception to the pitfalls of consolidation. Recent high-profile acquisitions have reshaped the ...