Welcome Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Strategic Sourcing Articles
African Adventures 
Africa is a resource-rich continent oozing with potential. Here we look at some of its supply hotspots and investigate levels of corruption and the ease of doing business – can you afford not to be there?
Aug 08
Bulgaria’s development stalls
Geographically, Bulgaria's central position within Europe makes it a logical choice for European multinationals looking to develop a cost-effective manufacturing centre, by Nadia Damon in Sofia.
Aug 08
It’s the cost of fuel, mate!
For the last couple of decades at least, procurement has been largely about cutting suppliers’ prices. But the rising cost of oil means all that is changing. ADR International CEO Robin Jackson suggests some ways procurement leaders can take advantage of the opportunities the slowdown presents.
Jul 08
America calling
For US procurement leaders at least, the weak dollar means it’s time to reconsider anything being sourced in Europe or Japan says Bill Michels, CEO of ADR International (North America). The US could be the next destination for low-cost country sourcing.
Jul 08
Buyers Beware!
Globalisation increases buying power, says Robin Jackson, but makes it more crucial for procurement professionals to guard against abuse of the market.
May 08
Is Eastern Europe the new China?
Countries in the former Soviet bloc are fast gaining ground as sourcing destinations for procurement professionals in Western Europe, according to many commentators. By Mark Whitehead.
Jan 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
Back to school
How has France Telecom Orange met its sourcing skills challenges? By establishing its own internal Sourcing University, says François Brejoux.
Oct 07
Companies still playing catch-up in global game
Offshoring is, without doubt, one of the fastest growing trends in the business world. Companies like the Royal Bank of Scotland, Europes third biggest banking group, recently announced plans to increase their headcount in India to 1200, and the UK’s biggest insurer, Norwich Union, proudly trumpeted their intention to move 7,800 jobs overseas by the end of 2007.
Feb 07
All the world's your stage
Procurement people buy globally, so it is essential to take the wider economic conditions into account, says Simon Harper
Jan 07
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