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You look to the executive you report to to back you up and push your procurement business case submissions on the board. But the truth of the matter is that a CPO’s leadership and influencing skills are more important than the actual reporting line.
16:45, 16 Jun, 2008
CPOs must find ways to make suppliers fit in with the company strategy, writes Professor Christopher Jahns
15:54, 06 Sep, 2006
Allowing internal clients to use e-sourcing tools will free purchasers for more complex and strategic roles, by Dennis De Jong.
21:59, 01 Feb, 2006
Great strategy is essential, but it’s worthless unless accompanied by effective action and attention to detail, by Guy Allen.
21:54, 01 Feb, 2006
Francois-Xavier Terny: Why the charms of China as a manufacturing and consumer dream may not stand up to close scrutiny.
08:00, 03 Nov, 2005
Roland Verdon: EU bureaucracy is threatening the ability of companies to stay competitive – and therefore profitable.
22:21, 03 Nov, 2005
Christopher Barrat: In today's fast-changing world, a long-term relationship with one strategic partner may leave you out in the cold.
23:06, 01 Aug, 2005
Christina Langley: Using recruitment agencies can produce great results, but you have to know how to make it work for you.
23:04, 01 Aug, 2005