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Philip Thornton Philip Thornton Edition 27 (August 2010)

Economic View: Onshoring to take off?  Online Global Members only

Falling demand and rising costs made outsourcing production and back-office functions to low-cost economies an obvious choice. But rising inflation, interest rate hikes and upward wage pressures in developing countries could tempt some companies to bring them back home, writes Philip Thornton.

Aug 10

 

Inside View: Aiming for Procurement 2.0 Online Global Members only

A new era of joined-up procurement, based on internal cooperation and strategic collaboration with key suppliers, is upon us as CPOs come to terms with the scale of the changes needed to improve performance and the personnel required to make it happen, writes Neil Deverill.

Aug 10

 

Edition 27 (August 2010)

World View: Separation brings maturity of procurement relationships into focus Online Global Members only

Rather than being acrimonious and disruptive, a separation could lead to stronger, more meaningful relationships in the future, write Dirk Karl.

Aug 10

 

World View: China not losing appeal as sourcing destination Online Global Members only

The idea that China is going to be supplanted as the leading global manufacturing player any time soon is completely absurd, writes Marc Magistrali.

Aug 10

 

World View: Procurement’s value to sales Online Global Members only

Deep-rooted relationships with suppliers put CPOs in the perfect position to refer potential customers to the sales team, writes Leslie Campbell.

Aug 10

 

Author:
Philip Thornton Philip Thornton Edition 26 (June 2010)

Economic View: The impact of depegging the yuan Online Global Members only

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.

Jun 10

 

World View: Clear communications key to China sourcing Online Global Members only

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.

Jun 10

 

Edition 26 (June 2010)

World View: Unstable period presents an opportunity for procurement

Currency fluctuations, commodity-price volatility and volcanic ash have made for unstable times – which is great news for procurement, writes Dirk Karl

Jun 10

 

World View: Growing diversity in corporate workforces  Online Global Members only

Creating a well-balanced and diversified procurement workforce requires a focus on what experience and skillsets individuals can bring, writes Leslie Campbell.

Jun 10

 

Inside View: Is bribery wrong, or just part of doing business?  Online Global Members only

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.

Jun 10

 

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