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The LHTS blog helps you build practical procurement knowledge step by step. Use it to strengthen sourcing skills, understand key procurement concepts, and connect everyday purchasing work to a more structured procurement approach.
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The blog is part of the wider Learn How to Source approach to procurement capability building. It helps explain the logic behind procurement structure, from business priorities and sourcing processes to methods, roles, and operational execution. Articles on the blog are designed to support both individual learning and more structured procurement work in companies.
Latest procurement articles
Read the newest articles from the LHTS blog and stay current on practical procurement topics, sourcing methods, and capability-building insights.
- Procurement E-Auctions: Why Buyers Hesitate and How to Use Them Correctly
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Pierre Broenner expert in procurement e-Auctions. We discussed why e-Auctions haven’t fully caught on yet. - Financial Transactions in Procurement: How Buyers Avoid Payment and Invoice Problems
As a professional buyer, understanding the financial transactions in Procurement is crucial for maintaining healthy business relationships. - Raw Material Indexes in Procurement: How Buyers Challenge Price Increases
In this blog post, we’ll explore some key raw material indexes that procurement professionals should follow to optimize their strategies.
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