http://www.procurementleaders.com Latest articles from the Procurement Leaders Network RSS 2.0 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/RboA-MGFSCE/ President Obama’s willingness to impose protectionist tariffs sets a dangerous precedent that could lead us down the road to a global trade war, writes David Rae. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:32:27 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/obama-protectionism-tyres/?version=1 2009-10-19T16:32:27Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/obama-protectionism-tyres/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/SXE9S83N-WU/ Having finally gained a greater role in marketing spend decisions, procurement is keen to prove its value to the bottom line – that means negotiating hard. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:28:16 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-marketing-spend/?version=1 2009-10-19T16:28:16Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-marketing-spend/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/n47Do1P1blc/ Procurement often takes a broad brush approach to marketing services – but it takes detailed planning, good communication and careful management, writes Catherine Chetwynd. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:23:10 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/marketing-spend/?version=1 2009-10-19T16:23:10Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/marketing-spend/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/MZt2-vfipCA/ The take up of software-based solutions continues to fall, as companies – large and small – fail to make the most of the potential benefits. Research by consulting firm Capgemini points to a worrying state of play for procurement technology, as organisations fail to pick up on the benefits it can deliver for the organisation, writes David Rae. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:09:19 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/technical-difficulties/?version=1 2009-10-19T16:09:19Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/technical-difficulties/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/R2ASlc2LxWU/ Public sector will be under greater pressure to make the grade, as taxpayers demand better value for money. After pumping unprecedented sums of money into the global economy, a cold reality is finally hitting home that the huge national debt accumulated over the past two years will have to be paid off, writes Richard Edwards. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:04:24 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/public-sector-procurement-battle/?version=1 2009-10-19T16:04:24Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/public-sector-procurement-battle/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/MvNwm7aA3H8/ Business confidence is returning as positive purchasing manager indices raise hopes that the worst of the economic crisis is behind us. But despite this early optimism, we could still be a long way from a sustainable recovery, discovers Richard Edwards. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:59:00 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/v-or-w-shaped-recession/?version=1 2009-10-19T15:59:00Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/v-or-w-shaped-recession/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/5whLkpiUwEU/ The shock election result signals a new dawn for Japan’s suppliers, writes Richard Edwards. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:47:37 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/new-sun-rises-japan/?version=1 2009-10-19T15:47:37Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/new-sun-rises-japan/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/QAE-TSMBKfA/ Speaking at a recent IBX conference, Investor CFO Johan Bygge says procurement has a huge role to play in the success of his investments, writes David Rae. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:32:53 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/investor-cfo-value-procurement/?version=1 2009-10-19T15:32:53Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/investor-cfo-value-procurement/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/K2vNqJ6XphU/ As chief project manager of Volvo Powertrain, Klas Frisk’s experience from his role as VP of purchasing at Volvo Parts will stand him in good stead as he prepares to comply with European emissions legislation. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:59:34 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/interview-klas-frisk-volvo/?version=1 2009-10-19T14:59:34Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/interview-klas-frisk-volvo/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/IFHx6sRjhMM/ In times of economic uncertainty, market intelligence gathering and forecasting are essential to formulate effective, future-proof buying strategies. Without them, procurement executives and their companies could be taking an unnecessary gamble, writes Mark Perera. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:50:43 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/market-intelligence/?version=1 2009-10-19T14:50:43Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/market-intelligence/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/Jwk6maq94DQ/ A new type of innovation network, where procurement executives and their R&D colleagues take advantage of the knowledge of the masses, looks set to change business forever. David Rae investigates the crowd-sourcing phenomenon. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:43:12 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/crowd-sourcing/?version=1 2009-10-19T14:43:12Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/crowd-sourcing/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/zH9SU2dv1RQ/ The plant-within-a-plant concept may not be the obvious solution to the complexities of the automotive industry’s supply chain – but it could just work, writes Malcolm Wheatley. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:29:37 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/automotive-regional-production/?version=1 2009-10-19T14:29:37Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/automotive-regional-production/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/H0NClREQHts/ The need to economise could spell the end of the road for unnecessary business travel – and at the same time provide a useful cost-cutting opportunity. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:05:45 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-business-travel/?version=1 2009-10-19T14:05:45Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-business-travel/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/_ilLU5gNkqY/ A proposed law going through Britain's Parliament is the first of several pieces of anti-corruption legislation likely to affect European businesses and their purchasing organizations, writes Malcolm Wheatley. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:35:55 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/anti-corruption-legislation/?version=1 2009-10-19T13:35:55Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/anti-corruption-legislation/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/_4k3f1xbHiU/ After a career spanning more than 25 years, Graham Gleed was handed the opportunity to build a procurement operation from scratch at Geneva-based SGS, one of the world's leading testing and inspection companies, writes David Rae. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:35:38 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/just-in-time-graham-gleed-sgs/?version=1 2009-08-18T16:35:38Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/just-in-time-graham-gleed-sgs/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/PXsUf7bs2eI/ News that GM entered into bankruptcy protection sent shockwaves throughout the business world. And with more companies facing unprecedented pressures, now, more than ever, procurement must slim down, shape up and help restore them to solid ground, writes David Rae. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:14:54 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-transformation/?version=1 2009-08-18T16:14:54Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-transformation/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/CDUSw19J5MQ/ From risk management to supply chain finance, procurement executives are facing the same concerns the world over. And while the lack of board visibility is a recurring theme, at least it means they can get on with their jobs unimpeded, writes David Rae. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:31:25 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-procurement-strategy/?version=1 2009-08-18T15:31:25Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-procurement-strategy/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/icwXcjOTdGM/ After a well-publicised false start, the Olympic Delivery Authority is well on track to get the Olympic site ready for the London 2012 Games. For procurement head Andrew Croston the finishing line is a welcome sight, writes Richard Edwards. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:08:05 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/oda-challenges-london-2012/?version=1 2009-08-18T15:08:05Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/oda-challenges-london-2012/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/LYizUrPyUXo/ The global market has undergone a radical overhaul over the past 18 months, with new areas challenging traditional countries such as China and India to become the destinations of choice for sourcing and outsourcing, writes David Rae. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:01:30 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/research-global-sourcing-market/?version=1 2009-08-18T15:01:30Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/research-global-sourcing-market/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/0hdrmIedXno/ Despite the obvious parallels with sales, the idea of commission-based incentives for procurement is proving a hard sell. But the need to acknowledge the profession’s true value to the business means it’s back on the agenda, writes Richard Edwards. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:48:38 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/commission-for-procurement/?version=1 2009-08-18T14:48:38Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/commission-for-procurement/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/JdX95GmWlsc/ As Yahoo prepares to go head-to-head with rival Google, CPO Ron Carcamo will need to stay focused on promoting procurement’s strategic value to the business – something that will take much diplomacy and collaboration, writes David Rae. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:32:48 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/profile-ron-carcamo-yahoo/?version=1 2009-08-18T14:32:48Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/profile-ron-carcamo-yahoo/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/cm8KPeCW0zw/ On the move in the procurement world... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:14:26 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/on-the-move-aug-09/?version=1 2009-08-18T11:14:26Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/on-the-move-aug-09/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/RgRrePlz6xQ/ A rise in factory output is helping to forge new optimism - but what do increases in purchasing managers' indices mean in practice, asks Richard Edwards? Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:08:46 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/pmi-figures-cause-optimism/?version=1 2009-08-18T11:08:46Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/pmi-figures-cause-optimism/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/wqA2GACsjzk/ Software vendor’s tax regulation analysis tool aims to aid tax-efficient supply chain planning to reduce unforeseen costs and boost profits, writes Malcolm Wheatley. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:03:52 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/tax-regulation-analysis-tool/?version=1 2009-08-18T11:03:52Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/tax-regulation-analysis-tool/?version=1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/procurement-leaders-articles/~3/tXLm7Gr5iJ8/ Bogged down with time-consuming litigation cases, companies are reaping more than just cost savings from outsourcing legal processes, writes Malcolm Wheatley. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:57:57 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/outsourcing-legal-processes/?version=1 2009-08-18T10:57:57Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/outsourcing-legal-processes/?version=1