Features

Winter 2007-08

A clearer world view of servicesIn-house or outsourced? Onshore or offshore? Tight or light control? Picking the right sourcing option for services isn't easy, but a new model can help guide your decision
More than just the goalkeeperTo contribute fully to their organisation's strategic goals, CPOs need to be prepared to play out of position rather than simply staying at the back ready to save
Trading compatibilityAttempts to make a company's internal systems and procedures more effective are often undermined by a lack of understanding about how the changes will affect its suppliers
The Amazon effectUsage of e-procurement systems remains disappointing. Could this be because end users find them frustrating compared with consumer websites?
How can your function drive growth and innovation?Ambitious CPOs now want to influence top-line revenues as well as bottom-line savings. But how exactly? We invited a group of central European procurement leaders to Frankfurt to discuss this question
Unlocking the value of collaborationNew global research indicates that working closely with strategic suppliers can yield significant value. The key issue is how to harvest it in practice