Procurement chiefs can learn from the challenges other functions face when it comes to adopting a new wave of technologies for business gain
Lindsay Clark
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Avoiding the data trap
Using data to enhance business performance is a new corporate reality, but purchasing it comes with ethical and legal responsibilities that procurement must be aware of
Four ingredients of a successful transformation
Change projects must be underpinned by a business focus, good leadership, clear communication and the right governance model
Ensuring the success of outsourcing initiatives
Five former procurement chiefs share their insights into the benefits and potential pitfalls of outsourcing
What’s next for driverless trucks?
Self-driving lorries ’could be nearer than people think’
Making room for robots in warehousing
Storage suppliers need longer-term contracts to justify investing in automation
Fostering transparent relationships in the function
A commitment to honesty and transparency with both internal and external stakeholders will help procurement chiefs develop more productive relationships
Delivering the benefits of value chain engineering
Engineering the value chain can bring significant benefits to projects, but requires close cross-functional collaboration and attention to detail
Industry Focus: Construction – a rebuilding project
Growth in the construction industry is being hampered by supply problems that stem from the recession
Transparency in the supply chain
Procurement’s responsibility for supplier intelligence is growing in importance as technology provides new investigative tools