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Communications
November 08
Big challenges ahead - and big opportunities
Unprecedented turmoil in global finances and the threat of world recession present opportunities for procurement people. In this eBulletin, ADR International offers some tips for success.
Getting it right for the future
Recent dramatic world events are just the beginning, says Robin Jackson. But economic downturn presents great opportunities for skilled procurement professionals – if we can rise to the challenge.
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Top marks for a new approach
The Three Rs can help you take advantages of testing economic conditions, says Richard McIntosh.
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Prediction for profit
Being able to look into the future is becoming increasingly important for procurement people, says Simon Aldred.
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A matter of course
Now is the time to dust off your CV – but should it list all the training courses you have attended? Rebecca Howard weighs up the arguments.
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July 08
Good news in a changing world
World conditions are changing fast. ADR International offers some insights into what this will mean for procurement leaders.
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.
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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.
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Talent is the key to low-cost sourcing
Having the right people on board is essential if you want to reap the benefits of sourcing from low-cost regions, says Richard MacIntosh, director of ADR People.
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May 08
Emerging markets - strategies, risks and surprises
Low-cost country sourcing is one of the hottest topics for procurement leaders. ADR International, the world's longest-established global procurement specialists, offer some insights in this contentious area
Dreamliner supply chain creates a nightmare
Robin Jackson, CEO of procurement specialists ADR International, says the sorry tale of delays to Boeing's 787 Dreamliner shows that "the great bargain of buying from cheaper overseas sources can be prone to catastrophic disruption of supply." Extended global supply chains demand effective risk management to create a more viable long-range business plan.
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When it comes to sourcing, West can be best
Simon Aldred, head of ADR International's sourcing division, tells how a recent sourcing exercise revealed that stainless steel fabrications could be bought cheaper in the UK than in low-cost destinations including China, India and Eastern Europe. Sourcing close to home not only carries less risk and offers more innovation, but may also be cheaper, he says.
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Low-cost sourcing - fools rush in
John McCleland of ADR International Australia says the key to success in low-cost country sourcing is align your objectives with overall business strategy. Don't rush in, he says. Develop a detailed source plan with a focus on supply market, risk, technology and supplier analysis.
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