- 31
- MAR
- 2011
UK Bribery Act: Grey is the colour of money
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Risk
The government's recently issued guidance on corruption legislation does little to clarify a murky area. However, the threats to companies that contravene the law are serious. more
- 29
- MAR
- 2011
The future is blue: Water dominates commodity concerns
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: CSR & Green
Water scarcity is an unappreciated risk, but its potential impact on the supply chain is devastating. Business needs to wake up to this threat. more
- 24
- MAR
- 2011
Don't just spend it, make it!
Author: Tom Seal - Categories: Best Practice & Benchmarking
When those of us who work outside of sales and marketing talk about revenue generation, we are typically referring to generating income using methods other than the organisation's usual revenue streams. more
- 24
- MAR
- 2011
Your views on strategic category management: what is the future of sourcing?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Category Management
The PIU recently commenced its quarterly executive research and we would like to hear your views on category management. more
- 23
- MAR
- 2011
Risk and reward: Why LCC sourcing will be replaced with nearshoring
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Risk, Outsourcing
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A recent study has found that more manufacturers are moving their plants and suppliers closer to core operations. This is not a response to the Japanese earthquake, but a result of long-term trends. more
- 21
- MAR
- 2011
Is true leadership in short supply?
Author: Ben Ngobi - Categories: Talent
My recent blogs on McKinsey and Rajat Gupta and the Japanese earthquake, and the current UN coalition push to unsettle Colonel Gaddafi in Libya have a key common thread: leadership. more
- 17
- MAR
- 2011
Video blog: Talent management key findings
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Talent
In this video blog, I give an overview of our research into talent management in procurement. more
- 15
- MAR
- 2011
Japan quake shakes global supply structures
Author: Ben Ngobi - Categories: Risk, Global Sourcing
The recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan have caused turmoil in the country. Potentially far-reaching nuclear instability has resulted at the Fukushima power plant. Until the full impact of last Friday's events can be quantified, the potential effects on the global supply chain and Japan's economic foundations are worrisome. more
