- 25
- JUL
- 2012
Social media and procurement – what's wrong with sourcing in public?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Supplier Relationship Management
There is a perennial discussion within PLN towers about social media. It’s clear that procurement still doesn’t get it, but will these new technologies change the way we do sourcing? more
- 18
- JUL
- 2012
How far should the fibre go? The dilemma facing telecoms operators
Author: Victoria Barnato - Categories:
Fibre To The Home (FTTH) provides the fastest internet speeds and the greatest bandwidth. There is huge demand for this type of connectivity service from households and enterprises. However many telecom operators are delaying FTTH roll out. What are the reasons for this? more
- 10
- JUL
- 2012
Airlines consolidate their risk: will this reduce innovation?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Risk
Both Airbus and Boeing have signalled intentions to lead a new wave of consolidation among their supplier bases. more
- 02
- JUL
- 2012
Management consulting: Ways to increase client satisfaction
Author: Peter Lückert - Categories: Risk, Cost Management
70% of clients who engaged consultants (including management consultants) were not fully satisfied with their project results, according to a global consulting client satisfaction study, undertaken by the RFP Company in 2011. more
- 02
- JUL
- 2012
How rare is category expertise? Do category managers have the talent?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Talent
Many of our past studies indicate that category managers are one of the most important roles in procurement. But do they have the right skills and knowledge? more
