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Eastern Europe bridging sourcing gap Suibscribers only

Competitive prices, shorter delivery times and a region that remains largely unscathed by the global economic slowdown – just three reasons why Eastern Europe is rapidly mounting an ever-more impressive challenge to South Asia’s traditional dominance as the sourcing location of choice, writes Richard Edwards.

Aug 08

 

Edition 15 (August 2008)

Disappearing acts Suibscribers only

Dummy suppliers, backhanders and counterfeit goods are just part of the fraud avalanche heading your way. Robert Blincoe explains how to keep your company's cash where it belongs, and out of the fraudsters' hands.

Aug 08

 

Vodafone’s trip to Luxembourg Suibscribers only

The rapid growth of mobile phone company Vodafone means that managing suppliers is critical. Detlef Schultz talks to David Rae about how launching a dedicated procurement company in Luxembourg will help.

Aug 08

 

Edition 15 (August 2008)

Bottom of the Barrel Suibscribers only

With demand for raw materials soaring, securing supplies is now a key battle. Malcolm Wheatley reports on how procurement executives are approaching the challenge.

Aug 08

 

Profile: Rob Hemsley - Full of beans Suibscribers only

Rob Hemsley’s innovative use of technology and close supply chain links have left other food manufacturers playing catch up, writes David Rae.

Aug 08

 

African Adventures Suibscribers only

Africa is a resource-rich continent oozing with potential. Here we look at some of its supply hotspots and investigate levels of corruption and the ease of doing business – can you afford not to be there?

Aug 08

 

Edition 15 (August 2008)

Pick of the sustainable crop Suibscribers only

A Belgian cut-price supermarket chain is selling itself on sustainable practices and products just as much as on value for money, writes Joanne Hunter.

Aug 08

 

Only the smartest survive Suibscribers only

The best guarantee of corporate survival is to follow best practice, and for that you need to get hold of good research data, writes Richard Edwards.

Aug 08

 

Big Blue's Red adventure Suibscribers only

Relocating its procurement team to China was a bold, leading-edge strategy. Two years on, IBM's John Paterson has no regrets.

Aug 08

 

Author:
Philip Thornton Philip Thornton Edition 15 (August 2008)

Worse before it gets better Suibscribers only

As growth slows, commodity prices soar and credit conditions tighten, analysts warn that there's no end in sight.

Aug 08

 

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