Expanding procurement’s scope and influence is critical for CPO’s, if procurement is to develop its value contribution beyond cost savings. Here we discuss some mechanisms to help procurement leaders achieve this goal: The ability to expand the depth and breadth of procurement’s playing field, to take on greater spend under management and to move beyond cost savings are on the … Read More
Procurement Capability in CSR: Risk Management
Part 3 Risk Management Procurement Capability in CSR: Risk Management Procurement Capability in CSR Part 3: Risk Management – A three-part guide for CEO’s, CFO’s and CPO’s to assess how procurement can make CSR a competitive weapon in their organisations success In part 2 we discussed a stakeholder approach to CSR. Here in Part 3 we discuss risk management. 1. … Read More
Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Stakeholder based sustainability
Part 2 – Stakeholder based sustainability Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Stakeholder based sustainability Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Stakeholder based sustainability – A three part guide for CEO’s, CFO’s and CPO’s to assess how procurement can make CSR a competitive weapon in their organisations success In Part 1 we discussed protecting corporate reputation. Here in part 2 we discuss a … Read More
Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Reputation
Part 1 – Reputation Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Reputation Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Reputation – A three part guide for CEO’s, CFO’s and CPO’s to assess how procurement can make CSR a competitive weapon in their organisations success Here in Part 1 we discuss procurement’s role in CSR to protect the corporate brand and reputation. The events that … Read More
M&A Procurement Capabilities: Integration
M&A Procurement Capabilities: Integration Part 3 – Integration M&A Procurement Capabilities: Integration. A three-part guide for CEO’s, CFO’s and CPO’s to assess how procurement can make a critical difference to capturing the value in M&A In Part 2 we discussed pre-planning and due diligence. Here in part 3 we discuss integration. By developing well defined processes beforehand to manage these … Read More
M&A Procurement Capabilities: Due Diligence
M&A Procurement Capabilities: Due Diligence Part 2 – Due Diligence M&A Procurement Capabilities: Due Diligence. A three part guide for CEO’s, CFO’s and CPO’s to assess how procurement can make a critical difference to capturing the value in M&A In Part 1 we discussed how M&A value is created and the procurement capabilities required to capture it. Here in part … Read More
M&A Procurement Capabilities: Value Creation
M&A Procurement Capabilities: Value Creation Part 1: M&A value creation A three-part guide for CEO’s, CFO’s and CPO’s to assess how procurement can make a critical difference to capturing the value in M&A M&A Procurement Capabilities: Value Creation. Here in Part 1 we discuss M&A value creation and the procurement capabilities required to capture it. A recent surge in M&A … Read More
Global Sourcing Capabilities: Part 4 – Politics, Local Context & Enabling Infrastructure
Global Sourcing Capabilities: Part 4 Global Sourcing Capabilities: Part 4 – In this four part series, we examine eight dimensional capabilities that will help you overcome the myths surrounding global sourcing. In this final part, we will focus on the final dimensions of politics, local context, and enabling infrastructure. In part 3 we reviewed Risk & Opportunities. Dimension #6: Politics … Read More
David Cameron – The Brave PM?
Prior to the election Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor known as the Oracle of Omaha, was quoted in Business Week as saying he doesn’t envy the winner of the UK general election, due to the need to make “politically very unpopular” decisions to cut the deficit. Now post election BNP Paribas analysts say, the new government will have to present … Read More
Global Sourcing Capability: Part 3 – Risk & Opportunities
Global Sourcing Capabilities: Part 3 Global Sourcing Capabilities: Part 4 – In this four part series, we examine eight dimensional capabilities that will help you overcome the myths surrounding global sourcing. In today’s post, we will focus on the dimensions of risk and opportunity. In part 2 we reviewed CSR The decision to pursue a global sourcing strategy will ultimately … Read More