Developing Capability in Supply Chain Risk Management: Developing Capability in Supply Chain Risk Management: Vulnerability is not a word CEO’s like. But the simple fact is, as leaders we are faced with vulnerabilities every business day. A guide for CEO’s, CFO’s and CPO’s on integrating supply chain risk management into the corporate business planning process What’s in it for you? … Read More
CPO's: Don't miss the innovation opportunity
CPO’s: Don’t miss the innovation opportunity CPO’s: Don’t miss the innovation opportunity – Businesses are looking once again at the next growth phase. Key to business growth is innovation and it is here that procurement must learn from the missed opportunities of not making the connection to outsourcing. Procurement has achieved great things with the strategic sourcing process. It provided … 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
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
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
Global Sourcing Capabilities Part 2 – Corporate Social Responsibility
Global Sourcing Capabilities Part 2 Global Sourcing Capabilities Part 2 – 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 dimension of corporate social responsibility. (In part 1 we addressed cost and quality.) Dimension #3: CSR CSR is important in global sourcing in … Read More
Global Sourcing Capability Framework: Part 1 – Cost & Quality
Global Sourcing Capability Framework: Part 1 Global Sourcing Capability Framework: Part 1 – In this four part series, we examine eight dimensional capabilities. In today’s post, we will focus on the two dimensions of cost and quality. The myths surrounding global sourcing are many, widespread and often misleading. They usually revolve around business conducted in developing countries, the so … Read More
UK Plc Part 2: A Solution for Public Sector Procurement
Moving from a collaborative approach to a centre led approach would deliver huge benefits for both the public sector and the government purse. Furthermore, such a transformation could be achieved within the life time of a government, making it a very attractive policy with an enormous return and little risk. Adopting a more systematic and authoritative approach is central to … Read More
UK Plc Part 1: What’s wrong with Public Sector Procurement?
The UK government currently spends around £220bn on goods and services – that’s about £1 in every £4 spent in total by the Exchequer. (Source OGC website). It is right therefore for taxpayers to have expectations that monies on this scale are managed in accordance with best practices benchmarked anywhere in the world. Leading organisations in the private sector … Read More
Procurement’s Golden Triangle for Strategic Impact
Introduction Increasingly, organizations see Supply Management as a core ‘must get right’ competency. In leading organizations around the world supply management is beginning to take an active role in product innovation and brand management, which require the critical skills incorporated into procurement’s golden triangle. These organizations realize that a large part of their relationship with end customers is in fact, … Read More