- 13
- DEC
- 2011
A shortage of space: innovative risk management in the supply chain
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Risk
The floods in Thailand earlier this year knocked out much of the world’s hard disk production. Intel announced yesterday that it will miss its profit targets because of the scarcity brought about by this crisis. But what can procurement do about this? more
- 06
- DEC
- 2011
Procurement without the Euro
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Economy & Current Affairs
The economic crisis in Europe has not abated since 2008. Summits, debt restructuring deals and statements of intent have not resolved the uncertainty which now seems intrinsic to financing on the continent. more
- 24
- NOV
- 2011
The potential of social media and procurement
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Supplier Relationship Management
We have often blogged about the potential benefits of social media - but what exactly are they? The PIU has conducted a number of events on social media, which spoke to a number of procurement professionals from various countries. more
- 22
- NOV
- 2011
How much is your CPO worth?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Talent
Executive pay has been a leading issue in the business press over the past year. But how important is it? And can procurement make a contribution? more
- 17
- NOV
- 2011
Will procurement forever be back-office?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Procurement Strategy
There are many articles out there bemoaning procurement’s relegation to the back-office. But few have evidence. more
- 15
- NOV
- 2011
Has category management lost its mojo?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Category Management
Many organisations have implemented category management as the great promise of procurement. But, after a few years on its installation, it seems to have lost that early drive. more
- 08
- NOV
- 2011
The use of temporary labour is expanding
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Talent
Recent figures have announced that companies are increasingly expanding their headcount of contingent workers. There are two interesting conclusions to draw from this. more
- 02
- NOV
- 2011
China bankrolls the world – but for how long?
Author: Jonathan Webb - Categories: Global Sourcing, Economy & Current Affairs
The world is nervously looking at both Greece and China to the future of the world economy. But the merging fates of these two ancient nations masks deeper problems. more
