http://www.procurementleaders.com Latest articles from the Procurement Leaders Network RSS 2.0 http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/allianz-insurance-fd-outsourcing/?version=1 Allianz Insurance already outsources its print activities. Outsourcing more procurement would free up time for strategic work, says its FD. By Richard Edwards. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:23:56 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/allianz-insurance-fd-outsourcing/?version=1 2009-06-22T08:23:56Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/supply-chain-finance/?version=1 Seen as a win-win-win trade finance solution that can solve your working capital problems as well as shore up your supply base, is supply chain finance the real deal, asks Francesca Wakefield? Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:48:54 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/supply-chain-finance/?version=1 2009-06-12T09:48:54Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-indirect-spend/?version=1 With companies putting a renewed focus on indirect spend due to the recession, the search is on for those less-obvious savings opportunities, writes David Rae. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:25:38 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-indirect-spend/?version=1 2009-06-12T09:25:38Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/research-procurement-strategies/?version=1 While procurement professionals are clearly going back to basics and relying on the more traditional procurement strategies during these uncertain times, a generous helping of innovation and long-term strategic thinking are also in evidence, writes David Rae. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:58:33 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/research-procurement-strategies/?version=1 2009-06-12T08:58:33Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/profile-esam-mousli-saudi-aramco/?version=1 As VP of material supply for the world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco's Esam Mousli has more than his fair share of bottom lines to consider, writes David Rae. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:16:51 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/profile-esam-mousli-saudi-aramco/?version=1 2009-06-12T08:16:51Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/on-the-move-june-09/?version=1 On the move in the procurement world... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:11:46 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/on-the-move-june-09/?version=1 2009-06-12T08:11:46Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/vodafone-detlef-schultz/?version=1 After more than two decades in procurement and supply chain, Vodafone's Detlef Schultz, thinks it's time for a change in approach if the discipline is to grow and attract the talent it needs to thrive. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:06:50 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/vodafone-detlef-schultz/?version=1 2009-06-12T08:06:50Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/bat-alan-scott-watson/?version=1 With recession burning a hole in budgets and resources, the heat is on to find greater cost savings - a challenge British American Tobacco's Alan Scott-Watson believes will leave procurement in a stronger position than ever, writes Richard Edwards. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:52:41 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/bat-alan-scott-watson/?version=1 2009-06-12T07:52:41Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/green-shoots-recovery-wither/?version=1 There is growing optimism that green shoots of recovery are taking root - that's if a hard and unexpected economic frost doesn't wither them first, writes Malcolm Wheatley. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:19:10 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/green-shoots-recovery-wither/?version=1 2009-06-11T17:19:10Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/toyota-supply-chain-management/?version=1 In a new book on Toyota's unique approach to supply chain management, the authors look at the secret behind the car maker's global success. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:20:42 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/toyota-supply-chain-management/?version=1 2009-06-11T16:20:42Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/siemens-cpos-world-class-promise/?version=1 Siemens' head of supply chain management, Barbara Kux, has set very high goals - and she's not afraid to get her hands dirty to achieve them, writes David Rae. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:05:13 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/siemens-cpos-world-class-promise/?version=1 2009-06-11T16:05:13Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/procurement-leaders-forum-2009/?version=1 Ironically, the economic downturn has enabled procurement to demonstrate its value to the wider business. And it’s a position it must exploit to forge stronger links with finance and cement its position at the heart of every organisation. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:41:36 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/procurement-leaders-forum-2009/?version=1 2009-06-11T15:41:36Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/sourcing-strategies-stand-time/?version=1 Few ideas have been as innovative or demonstrated the durability of Toyota’s celebrated Toyota Production System. Here, Malcolm Wheatley looks at some of the companies hoping to stamp their own mark on supply chain management history. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:25:27 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/sourcing-strategies-stand-time/?version=1 2009-06-11T15:25:27Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/richardson-lands-ba-role/?version=1 On the move in the procurement world... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:01:42 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/richardson-lands-ba-role/?version=1 2009-04-20T11:01:42Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/interview-mark-hughes-premier/?version=1 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. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:26:45 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/interview-mark-hughes-premier/?version=1 2009-04-20T09:26:45Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/the-changing-face-of-procurement/?version=1 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. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:53:40 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/the-changing-face-of-procurement/?version=1 2009-04-20T07:53:40Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-risk-new-york-mar-09/?version=1 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. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:38:42 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-risk-new-york-mar-09/?version=1 2009-04-17T16:38:42Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-lisbon-march-2009/?version=1 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. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:53:42 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/roundtable-lisbon-march-2009/?version=1 2009-04-17T15:53:42Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/procurement-board-level/?version=1 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. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:32:10 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/procurement-board-level/?version=1 2009-04-17T15:32:10Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/procurement-outsourcing-board/?version=1 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. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:27:49 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/procurement-outsourcing-board/?version=1 2009-04-17T15:27:49Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/chinese-suppliers-feel-strain/?version=1 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. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:32:35 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/chinese-suppliers-feel-strain/?version=1 2009-04-17T14:32:35Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/profile-tanya-penny-verizon/?version=1 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. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:35:20 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/profile-tanya-penny-verizon/?version=1 2009-04-16T16:35:20Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/software-on-demand-oracle/?version=1 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. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:45:42 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/software-on-demand-oracle/?version=1 2009-04-16T15:45:42Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/travis-perkins-robin-proctor/?version=1 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. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:39:28 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/travis-perkins-robin-proctor/?version=1 2009-04-16T15:39:28Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/li-fung-liz-claiborne-outsource/?version=1 The chief executive of Liz Claiborne and the president of Li & Fung talk to Procurement Leaders about their recent outsourcing deal, writes Malcolm Wheatley. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:31:28 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestarticles/li-fung-liz-claiborne-outsource/?version=1 2009-04-16T15:31:28Z