- 20
- OCT
- 2011
The crumbling euro - "Merkozy" to the rescue?
Author: Kayleigh Ryan - Categories: Economy & Current Affairs
With Greece slipping further into crisis, EU countries credit ratings being downgraded and the ever-increasing probability of a double-dip recession, the EU is in dire need of a way to fix its crumbling euro. more
- 12
- OCT
- 2011
Social media awaits the arrival of the CPO
Author: Kayleigh Ryan - Categories: Technology & Apps
Back in August my colleague Victoria Barnato wrote a blog about how procurement can no longer afford to ignore social media. Two months later it seems that social media is still awaiting the arrival of the CPO. Operational-level procurement professionals seem to be embracing social media but the executive level seems slow to respond. What is holding them back? more
- 26
- SEP
- 2011
Who is responsible for suppliers' ethical standards?
Author: Kayleigh Ryan - Categories: CSR & Green, Risk
A blog on Apple’s recent supply chain mishap written by my colleague Maggie Slowik caused quite a furore last week when blog contributors disagreed over who should take responsibility for suppliers’ ethical issues. Are companies 100% responsible for their supply chain blunders? more
- 21
- SEP
- 2011
Mexico's supply chain - a risky business
Author: Kayleigh Ryan - Categories: Risk, Global Sourcing
Another day, another horrific story to come from Mexico. Yesterday a major road in the state of Veracruz on the eastern coast of Mexico was blocked by Mexican gunmen and 35 of their victims' bodies. But, what has this to do with procurement? more
