- 31
- AUG
- 2010
CSR - That old chestnut or the future of procurement?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green
As soon as one mentions the word CSR in the procurement community, a not uncommon response is: "That old chestnut, again ... ". more
- 25
- AUG
- 2010
Pakistan supply chain under strain
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Risk
A combination of devastating floods and increased action from militants is placing the Pakistan supply chain under severe pressure. Doubts surrounding the country as a place to do business may prove more damaging to its prospects to position itself as a major supplier destination. more
- 24
- AUG
- 2010
Integrated security market yields more procurement savings
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Indirect Spend
The security market is emerging from facilities management to become a sophisticated and complex category in its own right. A recent PIU Operational report shows that the increasing use of technology in security solutions is leading providers into a more integrated market. For instance, Intel's acquisition of McAfee today indicates the need for suppliers to offer a collective package for a range of different products. more
- 17
- AUG
- 2010
Do procurement and suppliers speak the same CSR language?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green
As I was working on our latest executive research, The Measures that Matter: Procurement and the Business Aligned, I came across two data points that have been preoccupying my mind ever since. more
- 11
- AUG
- 2010
Procurement GPS – Life in the fast lane
Author: Ian George - Categories: Procurement Strategy
Throughout my career I've always been struck by the trepidation with which leaders approach the subject of improving their procurement organisations. When I think of change, I envisage the great outcomes that have been achieved. more
- 11
- AUG
- 2010
Procurement GPS in action
Author: Neil Deverill - Categories: Procurement Strategy
The arrival of PIU's Procurement GPS tool is a timely portal through this wall of procurement ignorance that persists in both public and private sectors. True, the wall is slowly breaking down, but that's what makes GPS even more relevant now. more
- 11
- AUG
- 2010
Procurement GPS - If you're not winning the game, then change the rules
Author: Ian George - Categories: Procurement Strategy
If I'm serious about improving the performance of my organisation, then I need to get the experts in - but remember the word 'expert' is formed from the conjunction of two roots that phonetically can be represented as 'x' and 'spurt'. more
- 09
- AUG
- 2010
Simplifying the supply chain or outsourcing SRM?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Supplier Relationship Management
Ford has announced moves to simplify its supply network. The automobile manufacturer is increasing commonality across components and reducing complexity within the supply chain. However, companies must be careful that by adopting similar measures, they do not absolve their SRM responsibilities. more
