- 07
- MAR
- 2013
Corruption unchecked in the supply chain
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Economy & Current Affairs
As reported today by the PLN, a recent survey found that half of UK-based businesses check their suppliers for compliance to the UK Bribery Act. more
- 28
- FEB
- 2013
How innovative is your innovation?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Procurement Intelligence
Innovation is at the heart of purchasing functions in the future. Markets move faster, consumers’ minds change quicker and procurement must create a supply chain which responds to this volatility. more
- 05
- FEB
- 2013
The UK leaving the EU will be the real bombshell
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories:
There has been much made of Greece potentially leaving the Euro, the issue still frequently popping up in Procurement Leaders’ editorial meetings. But another rising issue within the EU is the possibility of member state leaving: the UK. more
- 05
- JAN
- 2013
Are 'made in...' labels just made up? The truth about trumpets and procurement
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Category Management
When I’m not writing about procurement, I’m busy playing the trumpet. It’s hard to fit in because these purchasing blogs don’t write themselves, but it’s a rewarding pastime. more
- 20
- SEP
- 2012
Putting trust back into business travel
Author: Victoria Barnato - Categories:
The lack of transparency in the remuneration models of travel management companies is causing concern for buyers. However, full disclosure from both buyers and TMCs is required to solve the issue. more
- 28
- AUG
- 2012
Procurement planning for 2013: what will set the agenda for next year?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Procurement Strategy
For many in the business world, the summer months are a peaceful period spent on a sunny beach. Buyers, however, are worried as category plans are urgently being forged for the next year. more
- 16
- AUG
- 2012
Steel a march: why low prices may worry buyers
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Risk
The value of the metal has fallen from $912/tonne in March 2011 to $734 in July of this year. How do we interpret these figures and what do they mean for business? more
- 25
- JUL
- 2012
Social media and procurement – what's wrong with sourcing in public?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Supplier Relationship Management
There is a perennial discussion within PLN towers about social media. It’s clear that procurement still doesn’t get it, but will these new technologies change the way we do sourcing? more
