- 14
- JUL
Procurement's insurance dilemma
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Services Procurement, Risk management, Country Risk, Procurement Intelligence
Risk has been a watchword over the past two years as firms have grappled with the some of the most turbulent economic conditions in a generation. This focus has led to an increased focus on insurance – but are companies armed with the information they need to secure the right deal at the right price? more
- 22
- JUN
Procurement central to global free trade
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Country Risk, Global Sourcing
Over the last year, national governments have announced new free trade agreements between both emerging and developed economies. Procurement liberalisation lies at the heart of these bilateral and multilateral deals. more
- 11
- JUN
World Cup to make staff as sick as a parrot?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Risk management, Country Risk
Millions of workers around the globe are over the moon that the FIFA World Cup is finally here, but will companies have to keep an increased eye on employees' 'sickness' records during the coming month. more
- 07
- JUN
What about China?
Author: Jordan Early - Categories: Country Risk, Procurement Intelligence, Procurement Strategy
In late May I was fortunate enough to attend the Procurement Leaders London Forum, which looks to bring the brightest minds in procurement together to network and discuss the unique challenges that our function faces. more
- 24
- MAY
Procurement knowledge can lead Africa to development
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Procurement Intelligence, Country Risk
Unreliable supply chains, incomplete logistical systems and poor procurement systems have stymied African economic development for decades. Yet there are many opportunities for procurement professionals in the industrialised economies to make long-lasting and serious contributions to the continent's long-term economic success. more
- 24
- MAR
Is China still the answer?
Author: Jordan Early - Categories: Country Risk
In recent weeks, PIU Insight has been dominated by stories about sourcing in China. This in itself is no surprise; the world's second-largest economy is engrained in the purchasing process of just about everything we buy. Everything we purchase from elastic bands right through to the most sophisticated component parts for our factories and power plants wear the 'Made in China' badge. more
- 08
- FEB
Ill wind could blow Philippines off course
Author: Michelle Perkins - Categories: Country Risk
Few countries in the globalised business world have recovered as rapidly from the economic downturn as the Philippines. Thanks to the swift intervention of the country's republican government – and helped, in part, by the natural conservatism displayed by financial institutions operating inside its borders – a dip in economic growth in 2009 appears to represent a temporary blip on an otherwise upward curve that shows little signs of slowing. more
- 18
- JAN
Vietnam looms large as Asian giants come under threat
Author: Michelle Perkins - Categories: Country Risk
As labour costs continue to spiral in both India and China, a number of South Asian countries appear well placed to capitalise – and Vietnam is at the head of the queue. more