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US protectionism creeps nearer 
President Obama's rescue package could come with strings attached as corporate America is asked to look to local suppliers first.
10:45, 16 Feb, 2009
Time to renegotiate contracts, say experts
There's one important difference between this economic downturn and previous recessions: never before have businesses relied so heavily on the use of outsourcing. And when demand dips and businesses need to scale back their cost base, it can be awkward to discover that a significant area of cost - and therefore cost savings - is outside the four walls of the enterprise, protected by the contracts awarded to outsourcing service providers.
10:37, 16 Feb, 2009
Roundtable: Knowledge is power
Through sharing ideas and experiences, both internally and externally, procurement will build up a powerful network of knowledge and information. The phrase 'knowledge is power' is one which has stood the test of time. And for good reason; by arming oneself with timely and relevant information, it is possible to outperform the competition.
10:26, 16 Feb, 2009
Profile: Rick Hughes - Cool customer
With a $50bn budget, Procter & Gamble's Rick Hughes has a lot of spending power. But he insists it's the consumer who calls the shots, writes David Rae.
10:24, 16 Feb, 2009
NXP CPO Peter Carlsson on restructuring
As the new CPO of NXP Semiconductors, Peter Carlsson has a few things on his plate - a major restructuring and a 25% reduction in headcount, to name just two. Add not one, not two, but three private equity bosses and the pressure is really on to deliver results.
10:47, 16 Feb, 2009
New predictive markets service launched
New predictive markets service will help procurement executives forecast future events by tapping into the collective wisdom of groups.
10:51, 16 Feb, 2009
Moves: Walker makes tracks for SBB
On the move in the procurement world...
10:43, 16 Feb, 2009
Interview: DHL's procurement director, Hans Mak
Procurement will need to be fully integrated with the aims of the wider business in the year ahead, as well as working closely with suppliers to ensure smarter purchasing decisions, says DHL's Hans Mak.
10:46, 16 Feb, 2009
Getting procurement's message across
Now, more than ever, is the time for procurement to make its voice heard and communicate the benefits it can offer. But it's not just about blowing its own trumpet - it's about cementing its strategic role in the wider business, writes Richard Edwards.
10:35, 16 Feb, 2009
Detroit's road to recovery
As governments attempt to jump start the stalling motor industry, procurement is leading the drive to reduce costs and improve productivity.
10:28, 16 Feb, 2009
Deflation risk over inflated
Falling global commodity prices and fears of widespread destocking will open up great opportunities to re-source and negotiate lower prices, writes Richard Edwards.
10:29, 16 Feb, 2009
Show some grit
As I write this, 10 inches of snow have just brought the vast majority of south east of England to a complete standstill. It was a curious thing. Despite being given the best part of a week's notice, most of the country seemed completely unprepared for the onslaught - trains were cancelled, airports closed and logistics networks creaked and groaned under the strain.
09:39, 16 Feb, 2009
Danfoss efficiency programme trims costs
Danfoss' new purchasing initiative has helped the company deliver significant cost savings, by providing the tools it needs to smooth out the procurement and production process and by shaving away every last bit of waste, writes Malcolm Wheatley.
10:34, 16 Feb, 2009
China to Europe rail link delayed again
An ambitious project to link the manufacturing heartlands of China with central Europe by opening a regular, direct cargo-train rail link has run into trouble because economic conditions have killed customer demand, writes Robert Blincoe.
10:39, 16 Feb, 2009
Bristol-Myers Squibb CPO on supplier relations
He may be new to the role, but Bristol-Myers Squibb's Quentin Roach faces some familiar challenges. Not least, injecting new life into the procurement process while maintaining the health of the company's supply base, writes David Rae.
10:32, 16 Feb, 2009
BA's Tim Richardson saves £500m
In another thought-provoking Procurement Leaders webinar, British Airways' Tim Richardson shares his experiences of his team's transformation.
10:53, 16 Feb, 2009
Ariba ruling splits opinion
Costly and drawn-out legal battle may have caused more harm than good to both companies involved and could ultimately stifle innovation.
10:42, 16 Feb, 2009
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