Welcome Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Governance Articles
Importers faced with the long REACH of EU legislation 
The similarities between a scented candle, a bottle of hair shampoo, an inkjet cartridge and a resin-encapsulated electronic component may not be obvious, writes Malcolm Wheatley.
Sep 08
Vodafone’s trip to Luxembourg
The rapid growth of mobile phone company Vodafone means that managing suppliers is critical. Detlef Schultz talks to David Rae about how launching a dedicated procurement company in Luxembourg will help.
Aug 08
An effective tool for public sector procurement
Category Management is a proven methodology for streamlining procurement processes and delivering results. Rebecca Howard offers some tips on how to make it effective in the public sector.
May 08
Big business keen to exploit advantage provided by procurement outsourcing
Back in October, ELP reported that procurement outsourcing spend was set to rise by as much as a quarter by 2010, and now research by the Aberdeen Group has revealed that more major companies are looking at this area as a means of improving the performance of their purchasing operation, writes Richard Edwards.
Jan 08
Going for Gold
What makes a top performer in procurement? Kris Timmermans outlines the latest findings.
Oct 07
Route to Market
Marketing services is one of the big challenges for procurement leaders. ELP brought senior procurement leaders from global companies based in Europe together to exchange ideas on the issues. Compiled by Mark Whitehead.
Oct 07
Scenario: What is the best way to make sure your company is protected against the risks involved in sourcing from remote locations?
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?
Oct 07
Protecting your IP in China
Anyone who attended the world's largest motor show in Frankfurt earlier this month would have walked directly into a storm. Despite the presence of cutting-edge cars from manufacturers such as Audi, Aston Martin, SAAB and Porsche, it was a Chinese-made SUV that caught the headlines - and the attention of BMW's lawyers.
Sep 07
Together we stand
Mergers and acquisitions are often in the headlines – and procurement can help make them work. But there are important issues to consider when such a move is announced, say participants in the ELP Executive Roundtable.
Jul 07
Procurement cards demonstrating value creation worth
Figures published last week suggest that the UK government is now saving over £108m (160 million euros), through its procurement card usage. The Government Procurement Card Annual Report 2006, which was published by the OGCbuying solutions (OGCbs) and Visa, claimed that savings had risen by over a third in the past 12 months.
Jul 07
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