- 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
- 23
- APR
- 2012
Is resource nationalisation sweeping across Latin America?
Author: Victoria Barnato - Categories: Economy & Current Affairs
Last week’s announcement by Cristina Fernandez Kirchner, Argentina’s president, of the state acquisition of 51% of Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales (YPF), the Spanish-controlled oil company, has put the spotlight on the issue of resource nationalisation in Latin America. more
- 28
- MAR
- 2012
Global leaders’ latest hot topic: procurement
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Economy & Current Affairs
Procurement rarely has its moment of glory. Arguably, it never has. But international politicians are currently abuzz with the prosaic world of tenders and contracts. more
- 13
- FEB
- 2012
The Inefficiency In The Economy – Why We Need Waste
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Economy & Current Affairs
Some think that the economy is about efficiency – maximising productivity from minimised capital – but I would argue that it is the reverse. It is inefficiency that is at the heart of the economy. more
- 09
- FEB
- 2012
Germany’s Second “Wirtschaftswunder”: Export Nation and Sourcing Destination
Author: Ioan Brumer - Categories: Economy & Current Affairs, Procurement Intelligence
For many 2011 has been a dreadful year spent amidst fears of a double-dip recession and the need to cut costs. While Greece is still on the verge of bankruptcy, Japan reported a foreign trade deficit for the first time since 1980 and the USA is struggling with record unemployment rates, Germany’s export economy has known an incredible growth. And, Germany’s suppliers are part of this success. more
- 26
- JAN
- 2012
Commodity Price Volatility: A Distraction from the Real Challenge
Author: Tom Seal - Categories: Risk, Economy & Current Affairs
The commodity prices we see and pay are not a true reflection of supply and demand. more
- 06
- DEC
- 2011
Procurement without the Euro
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Economy & Current Affairs
The economic crisis in Europe has not abated since 2008. Summits, debt restructuring deals and statements of intent have not resolved the uncertainty which now seems intrinsic to financing on the continent. more
- 30
- NOV
- 2011
Should Indian Athletes Boycott 2012?
Author: Jordan Early - Categories: Economy & Current Affairs
Indian Athletes are threatening to boycott the London games over a procurement decision allowing a sponsor to 'wrap' the Olympic stadium. more
