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Friday, September 10, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
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Will the green shoots of recovery wither? 
There is growing optimism that green shoots of recovery are taking root - that's if a hard and unexpected economic frost doesn't wither them first, writes Malcolm Wheatley.
18:19, 11 Jun, 2009
Vodafone’s Detlef Schultz: Pay procurement commission
After more than two decades in procurement and supply chain, Vodafone's Detlef Schultz, thinks it's time for a change in approach if the discipline is to grow and attract the talent it needs to thrive.
09:06, 12 Jun, 2009
Supply chain finance: Three’s company
Seen as a win-win-win trade finance solution that can solve your working capital problems as well as shore up your supply base, is supply chain finance the real deal, asks Francesca Wakefield?
10:48, 12 Jun, 2009
Sourcing strategies to stand the test of time
Few ideas have been as innovative or demonstrated the durability of Toyota’s celebrated Toyota Production System. Here, Malcolm Wheatley looks at some of the companies hoping to stamp their own mark on supply chain management history.
16:25, 11 Jun, 2009
Siemens’ CPO’s world-class promise
Siemens' head of supply chain management, Barbara Kux, has set very high goals - and she's not afraid to get her hands dirty to achieve them, writes David Rae.
17:05, 11 Jun, 2009
Roundtable: Indirect spend, London
With companies putting a renewed focus on indirect spend due to the recession, the search is on for those less-obvious savings opportunities, writes David Rae.
10:25, 12 Jun, 2009
Research: New procurement strategies
While procurement professionals are clearly going back to basics and relying on the more traditional procurement strategies during these uncertain times, a generous helping of innovation and long-term strategic thinking are also in evidence, writes David Rae.
09:58, 12 Jun, 2009
Profile: Esam Mousli, VP material supply, Saudi Aramco
As VP of material supply for the world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco's Esam Mousli has more than his fair share of bottom lines to consider, writes David Rae.
09:16, 12 Jun, 2009
Procurement Leaders Forum 2009 roundup
Ironically, the economic downturn has enabled procurement to demonstrate its value to the wider business. And it’s a position it must exploit to forge stronger links with finance and cement its position at the heart of every organisation.
16:41, 11 Jun, 2009
Moves: Unilever’s supply chain focus
On the move in the procurement world...
09:11, 12 Jun, 2009
Defining moments
Procure v.tr. 1 obtain, esp. by care or effort; acquire (managed to procure a copy). Procurement n. [Middle English via old French procurer from Latin procurare 'take care of, manage' (as PRO-1, curare 'see to')]
16:55, 11 Jun, 2009
Book excerpt: Toyota supply chain management
In a new book on Toyota's unique approach to supply chain management, the authors look at the secret behind the car maker's global success.
17:20, 11 Jun, 2009
BAT’s Alan Scott-Watson’s £800m challenge
With recession burning a hole in budgets and resources, the heat is on to find greater cost savings - a challenge British American Tobacco's Alan Scott-Watson believes will leave procurement in a stronger position than ever, writes Richard Edwards.
08:52, 12 Jun, 2009
Allianz Insurance FD talks outsourcing
Allianz Insurance already outsources its print activities. Outsourcing more procurement would free up time for strategic work, says its FD. By Richard Edwards.
09:23, 22 Jun, 2009
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