- 11
- MAY
- 2012
Apple and Foxconn share the bill on boosting labour conditions
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green

The Apple-Foxconn saga continues. more
- 03
- MAY
- 2012
Has Unilever changed its sustainable palm oil game plan?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green

It was back in 2010 when I had the pleasure of interviewing Marc Engel, CPO of Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever, on the subject of its Sustainable Living Plan. more
- 05
- APR
- 2012
Does third-party auditing have a role to play in improving working conditions in low-cost countries?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green

Those of you who have been following the scandals surrounding Apple’s supply chain are probably aware of its recent decision to allow the largest investigation ever into a US company’s operations abroad. more
- 16
- MAR
- 2012
Is CSR worth ditching during an economic downturn?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green

I recently contemplated the idea of whether it makes sense to maintain CSR initiatives throughout an economic downturn. more
- 12
- MAR
- 2012
The Five Forces Driving the Green Agenda
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green

Taking action on environmental issues is becoming an increasingly active responsibility, as most organisations have come to realise today. Nonetheless, knowing where to start and what approaches to take remains a major challenge. more
- 05
- MAR
- 2012
CPO Strategy 2012: In Search of a New Role For Procurement?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: Procurement Strategy

We are now well in to 2012, and given a turbulent 2011, many are wondering what might be ahead of them. The PIU addresses some of these uncertainties in the CPO Strategy 2012 report that was recently published. more
- 21
- FEB
- 2012
Nothing Wrong With Executives Going Personal On Twitter
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: Procurement Intelligence

What makes a good and reliable data source for procurement? According to our latest research, CPO Strategy 2012, one-fifth (20%) of senior procurement executives believe it is social media. more
- 15
- FEB
- 2012
Is Sustainability Only About Your Organisation’s Priorities?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green

When it comes to addressing sustainability, chances are that every procurement organisation will have its very own priority categories. more
