- 05
- OCT
- 2011
Can procurement cope with market volatility?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Economy & Current Affairs, Working Capital
During a week of uncertainty surrounding European sovereign debt and doubts over the future of the euro, the new business environment looks highly challenging. The PIU will shortly launch new research on managing procurement in a state of market volatility. As a part of this, we will be developing a guide for buyers on how to develop a resilient supply chain during a state of uncertainty. more
- 05
- OCT
- 2011
Russia seeks to forge new trade block
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Global Sourcing
Russia is calling for a 'Eurasian Union' to reassemble former Soviet states into a single economic entity. Even though the resurrection of the Warsaw Pact seems improbable, the moves signify a change in the balance of power in international relations. more
