- 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
- 24
- NOV
- 2011
The potential of social media and procurement
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Supplier Relationship Management
We have often blogged about the potential benefits of social media - but what exactly are they? The PIU has conducted a number of events on social media, which spoke to a number of procurement professionals from various countries. more
- 22
- NOV
- 2011
How much is your CPO worth?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Talent
Executive pay has been a leading issue in the business press over the past year. But how important is it? And can procurement make a contribution? more
- 17
- NOV
- 2011
Will procurement forever be back-office?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Procurement Strategy
There are many articles out there bemoaning procurement’s relegation to the back-office. But few have evidence. more
- 16
- NOV
- 2011
How about (supplier) diversity for once?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green, Talent
According to recent news, the UK’s top companies are being pushed towards appointing more women to their boards. more
- 15
- NOV
- 2011
Has category management lost its mojo?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Category Management
Many organisations have implemented category management as the great promise of procurement. But, after a few years on its installation, it seems to have lost that early drive. more
- 09
- NOV
- 2011
Protectionism, China and consumer demands: a dangerous mix
Author: Jordan Early - Categories: Global Sourcing, Economy & Current Affairs
It is fair to say that over the last five years, an element of anti-Chinese sentiment has crept into US consumer markets. more
- 08
- NOV
- 2011
The use of temporary labour is expanding
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Talent
Recent figures have announced that companies are increasingly expanding their headcount of contingent workers. There are two interesting conclusions to draw from this. more
