Saturday, February 04, 2012
Edition 26 (June 2010)
PREVIOUS EDITIONS
David Rae, Editor
As this issue's cover story rightly flags up, CPOs are facing challenging and volatile times. Currency and commodity markets have become a minefield for corporations to negotiate, with procurement functions operating on the front line to minimise the effect of this volatility on their organisations' bottom lines.
In our cover story, we speak to some of those people who are most affected by the current environment - both heavy users of commodities and those that dig the stuff out of the ground in the first place. The result is a fascinating and, at times worrying, insight into the strategies and concerns of those most exposed.
PROCUREMENT FEATURES
- Masterclass: Intelligence gathering
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:02:49 - Thought Leaders: Sustainability
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:09:34 - Thought Leaders: Commodity-cost management
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:09:34 - Thought Leaders: Change management
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:09:34 - Thought Leaders: Outsourcing
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:09:34 - Case Study: BASF’s management of the impact of recession
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:13:57 - Case Study: LG Electronics on saving $2bn of a $30bn spend
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:03:49 - Combating commodity and currency volatility
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:37:21 - Profile: Lloyds Banking Group CPO, Caroline Booth
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:22:51 - Technology: Ariba’s new cloud and Lloyd’s CPO on a single e-procurement system
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:17:01
PROCUREMENT OPINIONS
China is on the brink of depegging its currency from the dollar – a move which could have long-lasting effects on organisations doing business there, writes Philip Thornton. Inside View: Is bribery wrong, or just part of doing business?
There are many who believe that using bribes to secure business is not only illegal, but is ethically wrong and to be avoided at all costs. Others argue it is an everyday fact of business life and simply another way of gaining competitive advantage and securing more business, writes Neil Deverill. World View: Clear communications key to China sourcing
To break through organisational resistance, it’s key for companies looking to source from emerging markets to have a consistent message heard throughout the business, writes Marc Magistrali.
PROFILE
Featured Profile: Caroline Booth
The creation of Lloyds Banking Group happened at the height of the financial crisis towards the end of 2008. Procurement, under the guidance of Caroline Booth, played a central role in the ultimate success of the integration, writes David Rae.
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