Features

Spring 2005

Elevated to the C-suiteIs 'chief procurement officer' just a trendy American job title, or does it signify greater access to, and influence in, the boardroom?
Why outsourcing doesn't flyOrganisations tend to make three main strategic and tactical mistakes when they outsource. Avoiding these is the key to success for business managers
Pulling powerTo make strategic sourcing a core competence in your business, there are six performance levers you need to master
Surviving the up-cycleHow to keep procurement on the top management agenda when corporate strategy moves away from cost reduction
Beyond reverse auctionsUsing second-generation e-sourcing software, leading companies are reaping the benefits of supply chain efficiency
The road to collaborationA strategic approach to key supplier relationships cannot be arrived at overnight - it's a long journey you must take one stage at a time
Scaling new heightsWhat separates the leaders from the followers in procurement today? A major benchmarking study offers some answers
Holding hands across the oceansAt the BOC Group, globalisation is not just about joint purchasing power, it's about a joined-up, smarter-working supply management team