- 01
- MAR
- 2012
Looking at your interaction models for maximizing value creation
Author: Ioan Brumer - Categories: Collaboration, Supplier Relationship Management
At its core, business is all about people and interactions between them. However, very few organisations put interaction models at the centre of their strategic thinking or their organisational design. They should, because it is a very simple and efficient way to streamline an organisation and develop its interactions both with customers and suppliers so as to maximise value creation. 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
- 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
- 12
- JAN
- 2012
Apple: why Tim Cook’s Procurement mattered as much as Steve Jobs’ Marketing
Author: Ioan Brumer - Categories: Procurement Intelligence
Tim Cook’s continued employment at Apple is worth a lot: €378 million in annual salary and restricted stock units according to an SEC proxy statement published on Monday 9th January. more
