- 28
- JUL
- 2011
Stakeholder integration: the politics of procurement
Author: Ian George - Categories: Procurement Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management
Much has been written about the importance of procurement's role in developing effective supplier relationships. However, much less focus has been placed on the importance for procurement to look inwards and build cooperative relationships with its peer functions and stakeholders. more
- 26
- JUL
- 2011
Upgrading customers: the other side of stakeholder management
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Collaboration, Talent
If staff in other departments don't understand the procurement process, perhaps we can change them? I recently spoke to a senior procurement executive about the possibility of retraining end users – or, in his words 'upgrading customers'. more
- 21
- JUL
- 2011
Video blog: strategic category management
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Category Management
In this video I overview some of latest findings of our executive report on strategic category management. more
- 20
- JUL
- 2011
Proactive supplier development: win together, lose on your own
Author: Ian George - Categories: Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement Strategy
Many organisations accept the need for a business strategy that will guide their development and performance objectives. But, how many organisations look beyond their own boundaries to the supplier network that feeds them with resources and competencies? more
- 19
- JUL
- 2011
Emerging markets speed into the future: can technology power a recovery?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Technology & Apps
A recent report forecast that the number of broadband subscriptions will double by 2016. The new growth is being fuelled by rapid expansion in Asia-Pacific, with China investing massively in its communication infrastructure. more
- 13
- JUL
- 2011
Greece and Italy: how stalled capital flows disrupt the supply chain
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Economy & Current Affairs, Working Capital
Italy has become the new victim of negative speculation on the global financial markets. But, as the economy is 'too big to bail' the repercussions of sustained doubt within the world's third-largest debt market could have a significant impact on the global supply chain. more
- 12
- JUL
- 2011
Here it is: the "FCPA on steroids"
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: Risk, Economy & Current Affairs
On 1 July the new UK Bribery Act came into force, and with it a number of much-discussed uncertainties. Some legal experts have nicknamed the act the "FCPA on steroids". more
- 11
- JUL
- 2011
Procurement GPS: Reactive Supplier Development - free consultancy at your expense
Author: Ian George - Categories: Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement Strategy
The impact that poor supplier performance can have on your own organisation should never be underestimated. Studies have shown that as much as 20% of an organisation's costs are not only avoidable, but are a consequence of its suppliers' inability to get their own house in order. more
