- 01
- NOV
- 2010
Global property prices recover - last chance for procurement?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Procurement Strategy
The Economist's latest Global Housing Price Index has shown that property prices have increased in most markets across the globe. The data show a turnaround on last year, which saw price declines in nearly all markets. Coupled with the recovery in global trade, procurement may be in its last available window to obtain good value trades. more
- 27
- OCT
- 2010
From a whisper to a shout - marketing procurement
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Procurement Strategy
Back in December 2009 we mooted the possibilities available to procurement if it began looking at itself less as a function and more of a brand. The question was raised after 13% of those questioned in our CPO Strategy 2010 study claimed that 'marketing procurement's value' was their highest priority. It was, in fact, the fourth lowest priority overall (alongside LCCS, Green and Procurement Outsourcing). more
- 22
- OCT
- 2010
UK government presses the magic procurement button
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Procurement Strategy, Direct Spend, Procurement Intelligence
The Coalition government's Comprehensive Spending Review has identified 8% of spending cuts over the next four years. However, many of the proposed cutbacks lack details and seem overly dependent on "procurement and back office" savings. more
- 06
- OCT
- 2010
Wake up and smell the efficiency gains
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Procurement Intelligence
Second to unexpectedly high credit card statements, coffee is probably the most studied thing in the world. Yet, the evidence of its effect on staff productivity is positive. more
- 28
- SEP
- 2010
Smartphone and tablet market reaches tipping point
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Technology & Apps
Research in Motion, the manufacturer of the Blackberry, has launched its own tablet computer, the Playbook, to rival Apple's iPad. The proliferation of executive communication devices has muddied the waters for purchasing functions, but also provides an additional tool to facilitate work during travel. more
- 23
- SEP
- 2010
How to avoid sky-high travel costs
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Indirect Spend, Cost Management
The global recovery has seen a rapid rise in business travel over the last year and increased demand has placed an additional need for companies to develop travel procurement practices that don't fall victim to the market. more
- 15
- SEP
- 2010
Are buyers knowledge workers?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Talent
The traditional view of procurement staff is one that is founded on its historically transactional role. But as the function moves towards leveraging value from more strategic activities, the demands made of purchasing staff in relation to their knowledge, and their capacity to best manage that knowledge, increases. more
- 08
- SEP
- 2010
Brazil's IT market becomes global centre
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Outsourcing, Global Sourcing
Capgemini's purchase of Brazil's largest IT services company, CPM Braxis, highlights the increased prominence of the country in international trade and signals Latin America's rising global importance. more
