Friday, March 19, 2010
Analysis: Green travel strategies put to the test
Travel spend is, for some, a gateway to cost savings, quick wins on sustainability targets and a polished corporate image. Yet, for procurement to access these benefits, there are obstacles to overcome, some less obvious than others.
TOP NEWS STORIES
- Nestlé cuts ties with palm oil supplier over environmental concerns
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:26:32 - Poor procurement costs UK public sector £15bn a year
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:03:21 - Analysis: Green travel strategies put to the test
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:43:15 - CBI talks up ray of hope for UK manufacturing sector
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:30:06 - US faces rare earth supply chain 'crisis'
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:56:19 - Fuel tax proposed to pay for US highways upgrade
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:16:36 - US hospital purchasing officer admits bid rigging and fraud
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:10:39
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Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:17:12 - Handling China’s dynamic supply market
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:04:07 - How CPOs should seize opportunity to leverage executive support
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:34:22 - Eliminating complexity in Whirlpool’s supply chain
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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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