Acquire to Retire (A2R) is the business process of acquiring a product or service to be used by an organization, and then disposing of it when it is no longer needed. A2R is a critical part of any organization’s supply chain management process and should be handled in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The goal is to make sure that equipment and services are acquired at the best possible price, while providing good value and meeting organizational objectives. Through careful planning and implementation of A2R processes, companies can save time and money, while increasing efficiency and decreasing environmental impact.