Blog categorized as Procurement

Why Do So Many Manufacturing Teams Still Get Sourcing Wrong and How Can You Fix It?

October 08, 2025 06:27 AM - By Trustbridge Manufacturing Team - Comment(s)
Why Do So Many Manufacturing Teams Still Get Sourcing Wrong and How Can You Fix It?
Discover the 7 most common sourcing mistakes manufacturing buyers make from unclear RFQs to poor supplier communication and learn how to fix them to reduce lead times, improve supplier collaboration, and drive sustainable cost savings.

Why Smart Buyers Must Watch for Silent Delays in Their Supply Chain?

September 24, 2025 06:29 AM - By Trustbridge Manufacturing Team - Comment(s)
Why Smart Buyers Must Watch for Silent Delays in Their Supply Chain?
Discover the five silent lead time killers that disrupt production schedules and inflate costs. Learn how buyers can prevent hidden supplier delays, logistics bottlenecks, and internal misalignments to keep supply chains running smoothly.

Tired of Treating All Suppliers the Same and Paying the Price in Disruptions?

September 17, 2025 09:13 AM - By Trustbridge Manufacturing Team - Comment(s)
Tired of Treating All Suppliers the Same and Paying the Price in Disruptions?
Discover 10 proven strategies to reduce supply chain disruptions. From supplier diversification to predictive analytics, learn how buyers can build resilience, cut risks, and ensure long-term business continuity.

Is AI Transforming Procurement from Spreadsheets to Strategy?

September 10, 2025 06:39 AM - By Trustbridge Manufacturing Team - Comment(s)
Is AI Transforming Procurement from Spreadsheets to Strategy?
Discover how AI in procurement transforms buyers’ roles from administrative to strategic enabling intelligent sourcing, automated buying, and data-driven decision-making for resilient, future-ready supply chains.

Are You Paying The Hidden Costs Of “Low Bid” Suppliers?

June 25, 2025 06:51 AM - By Cullen - Comment(s)
Are You Paying The Hidden Costs Of “Low Bid” Suppliers?
Hidden costs of low-bid suppliers—quality issues, delays, poor communication—can drain profits. Discover smarter sourcing strategies to boost ROI and avoid costly mistakes in manufacturing procurement.