- 26
- OCT
- 2011
So what if the reach of social media is limitless, procurement?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: Technology & Apps, Procurement Intelligence
The question of whether procurement should use social media as a form of market intelligence remains controversial. While the use of social media is obviously at each procurement organisation's own discretion, those who already use it or are considering doing so should not limit themselves to local applications only, but should go for the big names out there. more
- 12
- OCT
- 2011
Social media awaits the arrival of the CPO
Author: Kayleigh Ryan - Categories: Technology & Apps
Back in August my colleague Victoria Barnato wrote a blog about how procurement can no longer afford to ignore social media. Two months later it seems that social media is still awaiting the arrival of the CPO. Operational-level procurement professionals seem to be embracing social media but the executive level seems slow to respond. What is holding them back? more
- 12
- SEP
- 2011
Last mile in deliveries is the most expensive: the cost of lean
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Technology & Apps
A recent report found that the two-thirds of transport costs are incurred in the last mile. A study on UK supermarkets revealed that costs had increased significantly over the past year. more
- 07
- SEP
- 2011
Televisa - Iusacell - Carlos Slim: M&A operations to acquire capabilities
Author: - Categories: Technology & Apps, Procurement Strategy, Economy & Current Affairs
An interesting ongoing rumble in the Mexican media and telecoms market relates to the media supply chain, which stretches from the producer to the customer through a transmission network. more
- 02
- SEP
- 2011
Video blog: Ariba's Tim Minahan talks Social Media and SRM
Author: Mark Perera - Categories: Supplier Relationship Management, Technology & Apps
Social networking can create greater engagement with customers, partners and suppliers. In our latest video blog, Mark Perera talks to Tim Minahan, chief of marketing at Ariba, about how procurement can make the most of technology. more
- 23
- AUG
- 2011
Why procurement can't afford to ignore social media
Author: Victoria Barnato - Categories: Technology & Apps
Social media has undeniably become more important for business. However, the rapid transformation and development of the technology makes it difficult for businesses to know how to embrace it most effectively. more
- 17
- AUG
- 2011
Information systems - the food of the gods (and procurement)
Author: Ian George - Categories: Technology & Apps, Procurement Intelligence
When we think about the role of procurement as coordinating internal requirements with often complex external supply networks, the need for good quality and timely information is obvious. 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
