Welcome Monday, December 01, 2008
Leadership Articles
Proactive approach to risk management opens door to salvation 
Dieter Zetsche, chief executive of Daimler, recently issued the chilling warning that up to 300,000 jobs were at risk in the automotive industry if banks across the world failed to loosen purse strings that have been tightened to an extent that would have been unimaginable just 12 months ago.
Nov 08
Mark Selawry - Five star service
When you have just gone through a $26bn takeover, $21bn of which is debt, cost management takes on a whole new level of intensity, as Hilton International’s Mark Selawry tells David Rae.
Oct 08
De Vries doubles Dutch role
On the move in the procurement world...
Oct 08
No margin for error
Having spent 11 years as CPO of Dell, Martin Garvin says relationships and mutual respect got him through the bad times – and good.
Oct 08
Vodafone’s trip to Luxembourg
The rapid growth of mobile phone company Vodafone means that managing suppliers is critical. Detlef Schultz talks to David Rae about how launching a dedicated procurement company in Luxembourg will help.
Aug 08
Rob Hemsley - Full of beans
Rob Hemsley’s innovative use of technology and close supply chain links have left other food manufacturers playing catch up, writes David Rae.
Aug 08
Luis Ferreira - Power House
Selling himself to the wider business is always at the forefront of Luis Ferreira’s mind, writes David Rae. Saving €120m is a great way to start.
Jun 08
A day of brain storming
More than 100 senior procurement executives from across Europe descended on Lord’s cricket ground to discuss purchasing.
Jun 08
Getting on board
Germany has taken procurement into the upper reaches of corporate life, according to our exclusive research.
Apr 08
Core Standards
Being in charge of procurement at a nuclear decommissioning site comes with its own set of challenges. But commercial director Steve Morgan brings a disciplined approach – and it’s getting results, writes David Rae.
Apr 08
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