When I’m not writing about procurement, I’m busy playing the trumpet. It’s hard to fit in because these purchasing blogs don’t write themselves, but it’s a rewarding hobby.

There is a perennial discussion within PLN towers about social media. It's clear that procurement still doesn't get it, but will these new technologies change the way we do sourcing?

The Procurement Intelligence Unit is in the midst of its research into Requisition-to-Pay processes, and the the findings show weaknesses of current providers.

The PIU has recently closed a survey focused on the Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) process. The most interesting aspect is not what is said by respondents, but what is not said.

There have been many developments in risk mapping and prediction software since a 15-metre wave travelling at 800 miles an hour struck the south of Japan on 11 March 2011.

Is the Kraljic Matrix a panacea for all procurement ills? Is it still relevant in a crisis – or should we use other tools?