Procurement professionals know all about the pressure to cut costs. Could their paychecks someday see the profits of their successes?
08
May2014
There’s never been a better time to convert to e-procurement. Having steadily gained momentum over the last twenty years, its heyday is dawning.
10
Apr2014
As highlighted this week in an RTÉ News article on the awarding of Irish public sector contracts, procurement can play a powerful role in supporting the domestic economy.
20
Mar2014
It has long been recognised that there are three important levers to increase procurement capability – people, process and technology. While much activity has been focused on the first two components, Procurement and Supply will host the first-ever two-day event focused on procurement technology.
13
Jan2014
The adoption of e-procurement tools in the planning of London 2012 proved highly successful, significantly impacting the ‘green’ gains of the builds, as well positively affecting expenditure.
20
Dec2013
Are we finding it more and more difficult to resist the giddy extravagance of the festive frenzy? Are we really doing our best to keep costs down by comparing prices and seeking greatest value for money?
03
Dec2013
This moonlighting of the average consumer as a strategic buyer (of sorts) reminds us that many fundamentals of procurement are based on a common-sense approach.
20
Nov2013
Whether your company is public or private, a start-up employing just a handful of staff or an established firm turning over large amounts of money, transparency is not simply an added bonus but an essential aspect of the procurement process.
05
Nov2013
In recent years the cloud has floated right into the heart of computing, boasting practical and financial benefits of great appeal to both business and personal users with varying requirements.
30
Oct2013
There’s no doubt about it, negotiating a bargain-basement price gives every buyer a bit of a buzz. But once the excitement of cost cutting dissipates, will your new supplier be able to live up to expectations in other areas?