Friday, September 03, 2010
Procurement a "real competitive advantage" for private-label giant
McBride, Europe's largest provider of private label household and consumer goods products, has announced an increase in operating profit of 38% thanks, in large part, to an emphasis on procurement, which it described as providing "a real competitive advantage".
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UPCOMING EVENTS
State Room, Boston
Sept 29th 2010
Innovation, skills and strategy - shaping the future of procurement
Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam
Oct 13th 2010
Procurement aligned - working together to drive business value
SHOWCASED RESEARCH
Succeeding with New Procurement Strategies in a Changing Economy
Recent economic conditions require immediate, measurable, and sustainable cost reductions, and it’s essential that procurement lead the way in delivering savings. The research presented here, conducted by SAP in conjunction with the Procurement Leaders Network, examines this issue.
The Changing Face of Global Procurement
A lack of interest and a lack of engagement are the greatest challenges to the procurement function today. Overcoming these barriers will enable procurement to successfully contribute to its organisation’s success in making purchasing decisions.
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