http://www.procurementleaders.com Latest articles from the European Leaders in Procurement Network RSS 2.0 http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/energy-prices-ignite-procurement/?version=1 Benign energy prices over the past decade have seen procurement tucking them safely away in a file marked “no need to worry”. Although, according to a recent survey, seen exclusively by Procurement Leaders, this could be about to change, writes Richard Edwards. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:37:39 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/energy-prices-ignite-procurement/?version=1 2008-06-18T08:37:39Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/bitter-fruit-poor-pr/?version=1 There was a time when the only PR in procurement was in the first two letters of the word. Not any more, writes Richard Edwards. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:18:38 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/bitter-fruit-poor-pr/?version=1 2008-06-17T09:18:38Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/dpwn-best-fit-excellence/?version=1 Any business project is greeted with a certain amount of trepidation, but when you’re overseeing the transformation of a procurement operation within a company with an annual revenue of over €60 billion, employing more than 500,000 people in 220 countries across the globe, you can be forgiven for having the odd sleepless night. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:54:00 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/dpwn-best-fit-excellence/?version=1 2008-06-17T07:54:00Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/ethical-sustainable-roundtable/?version=1 Without access to the facts, procurement directors have an all but impossible task to drive change in sustainable purchasing. but even with the facts, it’s anything but easy. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:07:01 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/ethical-sustainable-roundtable/?version=1 2008-06-16T16:07:01Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/risk-and-reward/?version=1 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. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:59:41 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/risk-and-reward/?version=1 2008-06-16T15:59:41Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/whose-line-is-it-anyway/?version=1 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. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:45:35 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/whose-line-is-it-anyway/?version=1 2008-06-16T15:45:35Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/young-gifted-scarce/?version=1 So what are the institutes doing to attract enough people, let alone the best people, into the profession? Richard Edwards discovers a training industry struggling to cope with the huge demand for supply skills. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:27:29 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/young-gifted-scarce/?version=1 2008-06-16T15:27:29Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/procurement-core-principles/?version=1 Do you know what’s going on inside your supply chain? Are you certain your suppliers aren’t using child labour or banned products to produce goods? Sustainable procurement policies can help minimise the risk. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:57:25 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/procurement-core-principles/?version=1 2008-06-16T14:57:25Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/get-up-and-grow/?version=1 As one of the newest members of the FTSE-100, Carphone Warehouse hasn’t had long to develop its procurement operation and, as David Rae reports, the function has had to grow rapidly in a short space of time. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:47:59 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/get-up-and-grow/?version=1 2008-06-16T14:47:59Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/profile-luis-ferreira/?version=1 Selling himself to the wider business is always at the forefront of Luis Ferreira’s mind, writes David Rae. Saving €120m is a great way to start. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:25:13 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/profile-luis-ferreira/?version=1 2008-06-16T14:25:13Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/currency-roulette/?version=1 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. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:31:14 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/currency-roulette/?version=1 2008-06-16T11:31:14Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/manila-thriller/?version=1 With a can-do labour force and an infrastructure that gives easy scalability, the third-biggest English-speaking nation in the world is well equipped to become the top location for IT, business and knowledge processing outsourcing, as Robert Blincoe reports. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:22:41 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/manila-thriller/?version=1 2008-06-16T11:22:41Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/power-mad/?version=1 Dr Joanne Meehan investigates the power in buyer-seller relationships. Surprisingly, it’s all underpinned by honesty. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:13:44 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/power-mad/?version=1 2008-06-16T11:13:44Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/communication-breakdown/?version=1 Procurement executives don’t share the views of other senior executives. And neither do they see the benefits of tax or IT, writes David Rae. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:09:05 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/communication-breakdown/?version=1 2008-06-16T09:09:05Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/a-day-of-brain-storming/?version=1 More than 100 senior procurement executives from across Europe descended on Lord’s cricket ground to discuss purchasing. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:41:09 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/a-day-of-brain-storming/?version=1 2008-06-13T15:41:09Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/profits-up-emissions-down/?version=1 The readers of our magazine are in a perfect position to drive sustainability. In doing to, they will maximise profits too. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:31:17 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/profits-up-emissions-down/?version=1 2008-06-13T15:31:17Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/spotlight-supply-chain-top/?version=1 Supply chains can make or break a company - just ask one of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers. When Boeing announced plans for its 787 Dreamliner it was hailed as a revolution in air travel. With increased fuel efficiency, the Chicago-based company claimed that its first new plane since 1995 would change the face of long-haul travel. Thu, 01 May 2008 10:48:41 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/spotlight-supply-chain-top/?version=1 2008-05-01T10:48:41Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/oil-prices-fuel-procurement-woes/?version=1 There are few more pressing issues facing procurement at the current time than the seemingly inexorable rise in fuel costs, writes Richard Edwards. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:27:39 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/oil-prices-fuel-procurement-woes/?version=1 2008-04-24T11:27:39Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/the-best-in-procurement/?version=1 The most exciting projects in Europe are shortlisted in the Procurement Leaders Awards 2008, writes David Rae. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:21:09 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/the-best-in-procurement/?version=1 2008-04-16T16:21:09Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/spend-analysis-roundtable/?version=1 An economic downturn is the ideal time to look at corporate purchasing habits. Not only are you likely to find a few million Euros, but it will help with your board credibility too. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:54:09 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/spend-analysis-roundtable/?version=1 2008-04-16T15:54:09Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/freight-expectations/?version=1 Sustainable procurement is more than a public relations exercise. In Wal-Mart's case, a negotiation to reduce supplier packaging led to almost 500 fewer freight containers and a €2.4M saving, writes Richard Edwards. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:41:34 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/freight-expectations/?version=1 2008-04-16T14:41:34Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/getting-on-board/?version=1 Germany has taken procurement into the upper reaches of corporate life, according to our exclusive research. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:13:23 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/getting-on-board/?version=1 2008-04-16T11:13:23Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/core-standards/?version=1 Being in charge of procurement at a nuclear decommissioning site comes with its own set of challenges. But commercial director Steve Morgan brings a disciplined approach – and it’s getting results, writes David Rae. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:54:37 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/core-standards/?version=1 2008-04-16T10:54:37Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/jean-philippe-collin-profile/?version=1 Whether he's the CPO or the Chief Executive, Jean-Philippe Collin is the driving force behind car manufacturer Peugeot, writes David Rae. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:29:55 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/jean-philippe-collin-profile/?version=1 2008-04-16T10:29:55Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/checking-out-retail/?version=1 To succeed in retail, cutting-edge procurement strategy and supply chain management techniques are a pre-requisite. Robert Blincoe takes a look inside the sector to pick up the latest trends being used by the likes of Carrefour and Spain’s Inditex. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:13:26 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/checking-out-retail/?version=1 2008-04-15T16:13:26Z