To whom should procurement report? It’s a common debate with no easy answers and one which is often dependent on industry and corporate structure. In this article, two KPMG consultants look at the...
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As the global economy continues to struggle, procurement teams continue to be tasked with looking for ways to control costs. Other recent global events such as natural disasters and commodity...
Forced to take a long hard look at itself over the past 12 months, the oil and gas industry is looking less at technology and tools and more toward having the right people with the right mix of...
More and more companies are extending their commitment to responsible business practices to their value chains, from subsidiaries to suppliers. They do so not only because of the inherent social...
Through engagement with a diverse set of companies and supply chain experts, members identify and develop new approaches to implement within their businesses and with suppliers. In addition, the...
Big data is transforming all aspects of business and society, shifting the problem solving approach from experience and intuition to data and analysis-based fact. Due to improved business...
We all know it. Analytics are a critical driver to procurement success. They will only become more important in the next two years. Unfortunately, most companies lack the resources necessary to...
Resource Origin: Procurement Leaders / Sigaria Ltd
"Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is first and foremost an approach used for engaging with suppliers on a level that reflects the...
Source Origin: BSR
"Stakeholder mapping is Step 2 in the BSR Five-Step Approach to Stakeholder Engagement. Mapping is an important step to understanding who your key stakeholders are, where...