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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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View from the ground: Chinese suppliers feel the strain 
With its export market crumbling, factory closures soaring and unemployment rising, the Chinese economy is cracking under the strain. The fallout from its collapse could leave the rest of the world entombed under the rubble, writes Richard Edwards.
15:32, 17 Apr, 2009
Travis Perkins' supply chain chief talks profits
For Travis Perkins CPO, Robin Proctor, a no-nonsense approach to cash and profit has earned the company huge savings and him a seat on the board, writes David Rae.
16:39, 16 Apr, 2009
Software on demand - Oracle enters the market
Getting your procurement, sourcing, or purchasing software delivered ‘on demand’ is in vogue. It’s where all the market growth is according to the software vendors and where most of the new deals seem to be, writes Robert Blincoe.
16:45, 16 Apr, 2009
Roundtable: Risk Management, New York
Identifying, understanding and mitigating increasingly complex risk factors is the first challenge for procurement. Getting the right talent on board with the drive and experience to influence the decision-making process is the next, writes David Rae.
17:38, 17 Apr, 2009
Roundtable: Procurement outsourcing, Lisbon
Historical and operational obstacles to outsourcing procurement functions are being broken down. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right way to go, writes David Rae.
16:53, 17 Apr, 2009
Research: The changing face of procurement
The biggest barriers to procurement making a more substantial impact to their organisation's performance are a lack of interest from other areas of the business and a lack of engagement with the procurement function when making purchasing decisions, writes David Rae.
08:53, 20 Apr, 2009
Profile: Tanya Penny, VP procurement and sourcing operations, Verizon
Reassessing contracts with suppliers large and small is a painstaking task for Verizon’s Tanya Penny. But with 26 years of experience at the company, she certainly has the staying power to see the job through, writes Richard Edwards.
17:35, 16 Apr, 2009
Procurement outsourcing gains boardroom attention
Cost and staffing pressures are forcing companies to pass the baton for procurement spend to third parties. But despite the benefits of outsourcing, some are reluctant to hand over control of sensitive business processes, writes Malcolm Wheatley.
16:27, 17 Apr, 2009
Moves: Richardson lands BA role
On the move in the procurement world...
12:01, 20 Apr, 2009
Li & Fung and Liz Claiborne chiefs discuss outsourcing deal
The chief executive of Liz Claiborne and the president of Li & Fung talk to Procurement Leaders about their recent outsourcing deal, writes Malcolm Wheatley.
16:31, 16 Apr, 2009
Interview: Premier Foods' Procurement Director, Mark Hughes
Premier Foods has grown dramatically through acquisition. But, says procurement director Mark Hughes, this has thrown up its fair share of challenges, not least of which is a complex integration process.
10:26, 20 Apr, 2009
Exclusive research: Procurement at board level
Procurement is increasingly seen as a strategic part of the business, with more companies offering it a place at the boardroom table. Our research shows that the UK is leading the way in Europe, but still falls some way short of the US, writes David Rae.
16:32, 17 Apr, 2009
All aboard
You may or may not have noticed, but during 2009 Procurement Leaders has dedicated more time and resource to bringing you the latest sourcing news every day via our website, www.procurementleaders.com. We have been working hard to bring you the latest, breaking news as early as possible so that it's there for you when you arrive at work in the morning.
15:04, 16 Apr, 2009
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