A Risk-Aware Approach to Digital Procurement Transformation

Based on Dudić et al., 2024

Digital procurement is transforming how organizations manage suppliers, risks, and value creation. However, research shows that technology alone is not enough. Effective digital transformation requires strong governance, clear processes, and a risk-aware culture.
This article summarizes some recent findings and shares our professional perspective on what drives long-term success...

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Supplier Relationship Management & performance

Amoako-Gyampah et al., 2019. Supplier relationship management and firm performance (Int. J. Production Economics) ScienceDirect

The study by Amoako-Gyampah et al. (2019) examines how Supplier Relationship Management influences firm performance in manufacturing organizations. The researchers analyse both the direct effect of SRM and an indirect effect that works through the firm's operational flexibility.

Their findings show that companies with more structured SRM practices achieve stronger performance overall. This includes improvements in quality, delivery reliability, and cost efficiency...

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Sustainable Procurement Research: A Systematic Literature Review

WJARR, 2025

This 2024 systematic literature review examines how Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) has evolved within global value chains. By analyzing a wide range of academic studies, the paper shows that SRM has shifted from an administrative support task to a strategic core process with direct impact on resilience, efficiency, and sustainability. The article provides a modern overview of the field and clarifies which factors characterize successful supplier relationships in 2024 and beyond..

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The impact of sustainable public procurement on corporate ESG performance

Li, 2023

This article investigates whether sustainable public procurement can influence how companies work with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. While many governments use procurement as a tool to promote sustainability, there has been limited empirical evidence on whether these requirements actually change supplier behaviour. Li's study addresses this gap by analysing large-scale data on public tenders and supplier ESG ratings, aiming to understand the real impact of sustainable procurement policies..

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Exploring Sustainable Public Procurement Through Public Financial Management (Financial Accountability & Management

Lagström & Ek Österberg (2025), Financial Accountability & Management

Lagström and Ek Österberg (2025) explore how Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) functions in practice when viewed through the lens of public financial management — that is, how procurement interacts with budgeting, financial governance, and policy-making. The study shows that while the connection between sustainability objectives and procurement is clearly defined in legislation and policy documents, the real challenge lies in how these goals are interpreted, prioritised, and translated into operational decisions.

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