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Monday, September 08, 2008
Monday, September 08, 2008
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Scenario: What is the best way to make sure your company is protected against the risks involved in sourcing from remote locations? 
Problems with manufacturers in China hit the headlines again recently, but what is the best way to make sure your company is protected against the risks involved in sourcing from remote locations?
13:59, 23 Oct, 2007
Taking it step by step
BAE Systems formed a joint venture to manage indirect categories with an outsourcing partner, but later moved to an arms-length relationship. Jim Robinson offers some insights into creating effective outsourcing relationships.
13:29, 24 Oct, 2007
Dirk Karl - Man on the move
With a career spanning Europe and the Americas, Dirk Karl understands the need to be flexible. Mark Whitehead sought his views on the big issues facing procurement today.
12:09, 24 Oct, 2007
Opinion: Understanding supplier markets is of paramount importance
The procurement function has come a long way over the past two decades, writes Gautam Singh.
09:31, 24 Oct, 2007
Opinion: Marketing isn’t a no-go area
Procurement must assert its right to keep an eye on the creatives, writes Kevin Freedman.
09:54, 24 Oct, 2007
Route to Market
Marketing services is one of the big challenges for procurement leaders. ELP brought senior procurement leaders from global companies based in Europe together to exchange ideas on the issues. Compiled by Mark Whitehead.
16:58, 24 Oct, 2007
Presenting some truly impressive achievements
We said in this space several issues ago that procurement people ought to trumpet their achievements loudly when they have something to be proud of. In this issue we have several examples of world-class achievement being trumpeted loud and clear. All winners of the inaugural ELP Awards earlier this year demonstrate various aspects of what marks out as truly excellent procurement operations, writes Mark Perera.
10:59, 13 Jul, 2007
Making a long distance relationship work
Adopting a pragmatic approach to supplier management has enabled Vodafone to reach a new standard in getting the most out of its supplier relationships worldwide. Harry Weiland explains how it was achieved.
10:00, 25 Oct, 2007
Going for Gold
What makes a top performer in procurement? Kris Timmermans outlines the latest findings.
09:39, 25 Oct, 2007
Calculated Risk
A risk management system has helped HP save several hundred million dollars by capturing the benefits of a more structured approach. Patrick Scholler and Venu Nagali outline how it works.
15:32, 24 Oct, 2007
Back to school
How has France Telecom Orange met its sourcing skills challenges? By establishing its own internal Sourcing University, says François Brejoux.
16:28, 24 Oct, 2007
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