Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Edition 11 (October 2007)
PREVIOUS EDITIONS
We said in this space several issues ago that procurement people ought to trumpet their achievements loudly when they have something to be proud of. In this issue we have several examples of world-class achievement being trumpeted loud and clear. All winners of the inaugural ELP Awards earlier this year demonstrate various aspects of what marks out as truly excellent procurement operations.
The supplier performance management system adopted by Vodafone, for example, is an impressive global initiative in an area right at the heart of procurement. The ability to manage suppliers effectively in a worldwide organisation is complex, but fundamental. Many multinational corporations could learn a thing or two from its experience.
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PROCUREMENT FEATURES
- Making a long distance relationship work
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:00:19 - Going for Gold
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:39:50 - Route to Market
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:58:31 - Back to school
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:28:21 - Calculated Risk
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:32:45 - Taking it step by step
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:29:38 - Dirk Karl - Man on the move
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:09:31 - Opinion: Marketing isn’t a no-go area
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:54:25 - Opinion: Understanding supplier markets is of paramount importance
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:31:25 - Scenario: What is the best way to make sure your company is protected against the risks involved in sourcing from remote locations?
Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:59:33
PROCUREMENT NEWS
- Ariba buy Procuri for $93 million
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:21:54 - Firms must plan better for bird flu
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:17:48 - Europeans falling behind in supply chain management say Sterling Commerce
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:06:06 - Report highlights slow growth in card payments
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:57:28 - Businesses urge action to halt Euro
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:42:04 - “Startling” award in Chinese IP ruling
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:34:55
OPINIONS
Opinion: Marketing isn’t a no-go area
Procurement must assert its right to keep an eye on the creatives, writes Kevin Freedman.
Opinion: Understanding supplier markets is of paramount importance
The procurement function has come a long way over the past two decades, writes Gautam Singh.
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY
Problems with manufacturers in China hit the headlines again recently, but what is the best way to make sure your company is protected against the risks involved in sourcing from remote locations?
Read what the experts say
PROFILE
Featured Profile: Dirk Karl
With a career spanning Europe and the Americas, Dirk Karl understands the need to be flexible. Mark Whitehead sought his views on the big issues facing procurement today.
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