I agree with one of the earlier comments that a stable platform would be a massive help for manufacturers in the UK and the wider EU. But, as we all probably know, “we live in interesting times.” It’s unlikely that UK or EU manufacturers will get the sort of stability...
A very insightful and commendable piece, Graham. You raise a vital topic that’s critical to most Procurement functions, as I’ve highlighted in a number of previous articles. Importantly, the requirement to educate the wider business should revolve around shifting from...
A very informative piece, Jimmy! Your comments appropriately strike a good balance between the, sometimes conflicting, factors impacting the centralization vs. decentralization question. I agree entirely that it is no longer a clear-cut choice, especially considering...
A very interesting post, Guy, and quite relevant to the debate on boosting Procurement’s capability and raising its profile. The comments by others on corporate management appreciating Procurement’s value-add and Procurement, itself, being proactive are useful points....
Raj, The question you pose is a very valuable one. Sadly, it is often overlooked by overzealous folks who rush to introduce the latest fad KPI without considering the underlying effectiveness of their approach. The acronym “KPI” is one of the most grossly-overused...
