- 28
- FEB
- 2012
The stewardship of productive knowledge
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Outsourcing, Talent
Companies pay a heavy price in lost capabilities when outsourcing a function. Is this out-weighed by the savings? more
- 21
- FEB
- 2012
Nothing Wrong With Executives Going Personal On Twitter
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: Procurement Intelligence
What makes a good and reliable data source for procurement? According to our latest research, CPO Strategy 2012, one-fifth (20%) of senior procurement executives believe it is social media. more
- 20
- FEB
- 2012
How Much Are You Worth? Take Our New Salary Survey
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Talent
We are currently conducting a procurement salary survey. We invite all purchasing professionals to take part. more
- 15
- FEB
- 2012
Is Sustainability Only About Your Organisation’s Priorities?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green
When it comes to addressing sustainability, chances are that every procurement organisation will have its very own priority categories. more
- 13
- FEB
- 2012
The Inefficiency In The Economy – Why We Need Waste
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Economy & Current Affairs
Some think that the economy is about efficiency – maximising productivity from minimised capital – but I would argue that it is the reverse. It is inefficiency that is at the heart of the economy. more
- 09
- FEB
- 2012
Germany’s Second “Wirtschaftswunder”: Export Nation and Sourcing Destination
Author: Ioan Brumer - Categories: Economy & Current Affairs, Procurement Intelligence
For many 2011 has been a dreadful year spent amidst fears of a double-dip recession and the need to cut costs. While Greece is still on the verge of bankruptcy, Japan reported a foreign trade deficit for the first time since 1980 and the USA is struggling with record unemployment rates, Germany’s export economy has known an incredible growth. And, Germany’s suppliers are part of this success. more
- 08
- FEB
- 2012
Capability Development: Parallels with High Performance Sport
Author: Tom Seal - Categories: Best Practice & Benchmarking
Techniques routinely used to boost performance in sport also apply in business. more
- 02
- FEB
- 2012
A Brief History of Procurement: Golden Ages Past and To Come
Author: Ioan Brumer - Categories: Procurement Strategy
Procurement may not be the oldest profession - we all know which one that is, and Procurement should probably not try to compete with it - but, Procurement’s history through the ages is worth to be told as it can be traced back to the Egyptians and shows an interesting developing path through the ages. more
