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IndustryWeek
December 1, 2008
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Matters of Perception Many procurement teams feel underused and under-appreciated, but now could be their chance to shine.   |
CFO
May 15, 2012
Josh Hyatt |
The Rise and Rise of Procurement Like CFOs of yore, procurement executives are shedding their roles as stewards and becoming what their companies need them to be: strategic thinkers. |
IndustryWeek
April 1, 2008
Nick Zubko |
Speaking Out on Outsourcing Study shows more companies are now willing to outsource procurement tasks. |
IndustryWeek
July 1, 2008
Nick Zubko |
First-Hand Accounts: By The Numbers Electronic connectivity with suppliers improves cost savings in procurement and accounts payable, study says. |
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2007
Traci Purdum |
Indirect Procurement Gets The Shaft Companies choose to outsource function to improve service. |
IndustryWeek
April 15, 2009
Josh Cable |
Creating 'Interlock' Five strategies to keep the relationship between procurement and R&D in gear. |
IndustryWeek
January 1, 2009
Nick Zubko |
Are Your Prices Right? Adjusting pricing strategies could help manufacturers survive the economic crisis. |
FAO Today
Mar/Apr 2008
Lisa Ross |
Department Procurement: Try Adding Procurement By outsourcing finance & accounting and procurement together, you can fan the flames of powerful synergies that will go straight to the bottom line -- while helping to improve operations. |
IndustryWeek
September 16, 2009
Steve Minter |
CPO Survey Shows Rising Pressure for Cost Savings Spend visibility remains a key problem and has been the top issue facing CPOs for two years running. |
IndustryWeek
April 1, 2002
Jill Jusko |
Procurement -- Not All Dollars And Cents Despite the downswing in the economy, manufacturers continue to strive for collaborative procurement partnerships... |
IndustryWeek
March 14, 2012
David Blanchard |
Greening within the Supply Chain Still a Work in Progress Manufacturers have a lot of work to do to convince their supply chain partners to go green. |
National Real Estate Investor
October 1, 2002
Larry Hall |
Finding the Holes in Purchasing Policies The growth of real estate portfolios triggered many inefficiencies that are now apparent in a down economy. Despite greater scrutiny of spending, many real estate executives remain unaware of the high price of wasteful procurement operations. |
IndustryWeek
February 1, 2007
Traci Purdum |
Aligning Business Functions Pays Off Recent study outlines best practices to ensure a world-class procurement function. |
IndustryWeek
December 1, 2008
Nick Zubko |
The Talent Search New skills and capabilities will be in high demand as procurement moves away from traditional responsibilities. |
IndustryWeek
May 29, 2009
Steve Minter |
Closing the Gap on Ad-Hoc Spending Saving $74 million |
Financial Advisor
September 2009
Marla Brill |
Sustainability Indexes: Pros And Cons Environmental, social and governance criteria are the basis. |
CFO
November 1, 2009
Alix Stuart |
Buy It for Me Companies are increasingly using third-party procurement services, even for essential purchases. |
IndustryWeek
July 22, 2009
Steve Minter |
Risky Disconnect Between Purchasing and Finance Only 28% of CFOS said they believe procurement has a significant impact on financial risk exposure. |
IndustryWeek
September 14, 2011 |
Time To Tell Your CPOs to Collaborate With Suppliers How to create value by collaborating inside and outside the organization. |
IndustryWeek
January 1, 2007
Traci Purdum |
Supplier Collaboration Lowers Costs Manufacturers tap suppliers' expertise to lower packaging and raw materials costs. |
IndustryWeek
January 1, 2008
Nick Zubko |
Regaining Cost-Consciousness The A&D industry wakes up to new ways to reduce procurement costs. |
IndustryWeek
July 1, 2007
Traci Purdum |
Purchasing Partners Treating suppliers with respect can mean a healthier bottom line and better quality. |
IndustryWeek
August 1, 2008
Nick Zubko |
The Do-It-Yourself Guide Is it always cheaper to farm it out, or should some things stay in-house? Here are six ways to help crack the "make or buy" mystery. |
FAO Today
Nov/Dec 2007
Peggy Cope |
The Drive to Procurement Outsourcing ICG Commerce CEO talks about the drivers, challenges, and best practices of outsourcing your procurement. |
IndustryWeek
July 1, 2008
Nick Zubko |
Who's On HP's Short List? High-tech giant releases the names of its top suppliers to emphasize its supply chain visibility. |
IndustryWeek
August 19, 2009
Steve Minter |
Procurement Outsourcing in Manufacturing Large manufacturers helped lead the procurement outsourcing market to 30% growth in 2008, according to a recent study. |
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2009
Nick Zubko |
Cutting to the Core Consolidating suppliers can help manufacturers add value to their supply chain, but not without a good plan to make it work. |
IndustryWeek
July 1, 2008
Nick Zubko |
Oshkosh Opens Procurement Office in Shanghai Oshkosh Corp., a manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, recently opened an Asia Procurement Center in Shanghai, China. |
IndustryWeek
May 29, 2009
Steve Minter |
Purchasing Officers: Confident Now, But is Trouble Ahead? While the recession has strengthened their negotiating positions, many purchasing professionals have not yet assessed the impact of the recession on their supply-management strategy. |
IndustryWeek
November 18, 2009
Steve Minter |
Saving on Paper Really is Greener e-Lynxx promises their print procurement process will save customers 25%, or the service is free. |
IndustryWeek
April 1, 2008
Nick Zubko |
Sources of Strength With globalization forces transforming their businesses, manufacturers are creating more powerful sourcing strategies to control costs throughout the supply chain. |
IndustryWeek
April 1, 2009
Nick Zubko |
Toshiba Brings More Green Into the Picture Toshiba recently brought its environmental efforts back on center stage for 2009, expanding its commitment to sustainability of the environment with plans for more energy efficient products and new recycling programs, in addition to revised green procurement guidelines. |
Inc.
April 5, 2010 |
How to Sell to Coca-Cola Hint: Be different. And then make sure you prove it to us. |
IndustryWeek
January 20, 2010
David Blanchard |
Transformation is Out; Optimization is In A look at what to expect from the global supply chain in 2010. |
IndustryWeek
November 17, 2010 |
Trimming the Fat From Indirect Procurement Industrial manufacturers are looking to sharply reduce transactional costs and the number of purchase orders. |
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2007
Traci Purdum |
Outsourcing Procurement Personal-paper-products maker Kimberly-Clark aims to focus on what it does best. |
Bank Systems & Technology
February 21, 2008
Maria Bruno-Britz |
Comerica Awards BPO Contract to Accenture Accenture will provide COmerica with outsourced management of its procurement operations. |
Food Engineering
April 1, 2008 |
Outsourcing requires homework There's no doubt that outsourcing can save money and take the pressure off several business tasks -- if executed properly. But many companies don't do homework first, according to this Deloitte Consulting 2008 report. |
FAO Today
Nov/Dec 2007
Rachael Stormonth |
Are Vendors Contributing To the Slowdown in New Procurement BPO? Mismatches between buy-side requirements and vendors' services and capabilities prove challenging. |
IndustryWeek
May 16, 2012
David Blanchard |
Straight Talk about Indirect Procurement The finance and purchasing departments need to get on the same page about their indirect procurement. |
IndustryWeek
September 22, 2010 |
Survival of the Fittest Supply Chains In a weak economy, weak suppliers are being replaced by strong ones. |
IndustryWeek
January 1, 2008
Nick Zubko |
General Motors to Increase Sourcing in China General Motors to spend 25% more per year on Chinese components through 2010. |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000 |
Make every citizen an auditor A veteran of public procurement argues that the public needs access to the government's books |
IndustryWeek
February 1, 2008
Nick Zubko |
Cost in Translation More effective sourcing efforts could be as simple as getting your procurement and finance departments to speak the same language. |
IndustryWeek
June 17, 2009
Steve Minter |
Can GPOs Help Ease the Pain? As manufacturers look for cost-cutting that won't cripple them in a recovery, group purchasing organizations let them "swing a bigger bat." |
Global Services
May 12, 2008
Imrana Khan |
The Sourcing Advisor Caveat Third-party advisors assistance may be one of the good reasons behind the overall satisfaction with the sourcing engagements you are involved in, but in many instances external advisors can hit hard on your pockets. |
National Defense
July 2011 |
Albertson Given Cork Award Terry L. Albertson, a partner at Crowell & Moring, has been awarded the National Defense Industrial Association's Procurement Division Howard H. Cork Memorial Award for 2010. |
National Defense
March 2014
Traci Thompson |
Supplier Codes of Conduct Often Overlooked A thoughtful and effective supplier code not only decreases the likelihood of trouble to a defense contractor because of its supply chain, but also serves as a foundational tool that provides compliance stability and helps drive long-term success. |
HRO Today
Dec 2007/Jan 2008
Monica Barron |
Optimism in the HRO Market With demand for outsourced services underserved and a new crop of providers ready to enter the market, look for growth to rebound in the new year. |
CIO
November 1, 2000
Tracy Mayor |
Our Vendors, Ourselves - Interview: Frank Casale Frank Casale wants you to love your outsourcer as yourself... |
