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Saturday, July 05, 2008
Saturday, July 05, 2008
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Opinion: Risk and reward 
Procurement professionals are in a pivotal position to influence the sustainable activities of their organisations, says David Rabey. And their position will get stronger as the risks and opportunities of supply chain sustainability are understood.
Jun 08
Opinion: Whose line is it anyway?
You look to the executive you report to to back you up and push your procurement business case submissions on the board. But the truth of the matter is that a CPO’s leadership and influencing skills are more important than the actual reporting line.
Jun 08
Opinion: Currency roulette
After years of exchange rate stability, businesses that trade across their national borders face a potentially revenue-wrecking ride on a currency market with all the dynamics of a fairground rollercoaster. Philip Thornton looks in vain for the safe seats.
Jun 08
Opinion: Personally speaking
Today’s procurement leaders must look high and low for the talent necessary to gain a competitive edge. But, says Volker Pyrtek, the changing role of procurement means that a personal approach to recruitment will ultimately pay dividends.
Apr 08
Opinion: Morals – what morals?
It’s the strangest thing. No-one, it seems, has been subjected to bribery or corruption in their role as a procurement professional. But Neil Deverill doesn’t believe a word of it – and until CPOs come clean, we can’t have a proper debate.
Apr 08
Opinion: Your time is now
With high inflation, volatile exchange rates and rising commodity costs, companies are increasingly turning to procurement for wealth generation. But while some will be ready to take the heat, others will find themselves hopelessly exposed.
Apr 08
Opinion: Acting on the green agenda
Sometimes, it seems virtually impossible to turn on the television, read a newspaper or surf the internet without being bombarded with all the latest views on sustainability, writes Joanne Meehan.
Jan 08
Opinion: Learn to manage risk or pay the price
Global sourcing is an integral element of most procurement strategies, but when it comes to accurately assessing and determining the associated supply risks, are we taking some things for granted, asks Rob Martens?
Jan 08
Opinion: Marketing isn’t a no-go area
Procurement must assert its right to keep an eye on the creatives, writes Kevin Freedman.
Oct 07
Opinion: Understanding supplier markets is of paramount importance
The procurement function has come a long way over the past two decades, writes Gautam Singh.
Oct 07
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