How can we ensure we are making the right decisions in the recruitment process, and what are the hidden costs of a bad hire?
Sourcing Solved MD Iain McKenna believes we must approach recruitment from a more strategic angle ...
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New innovations in digital technology are already changing the way we work.
But with so many new solutions on the market promising to transform your processes, how can you ensure you get the best outcomes from these solutions…
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Whilst many companies are investing in recyling and sustainability, upcoming legislation will make it mandatory to do so.
We spoke to Group Procurement Director at Wavin, Peter Verkaaik, to understand the challenges of working towards a sustainable portfolio, and how companies can begin this process...
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The annual ByPi International Procurement Conference offers key insights from business leaders across the world.
This year saw some fantastic speakers discussing transformation, with subjects ranging from Strategic Purchase Transformation, through to the Future of the CPO....
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As digital technology continues to influence procurement, how can business leaders use this to free up resources and drive innovation?
Marcell Vollmer, Chief Digital Offer at SAP, shares his insights on the current opportunities digital transformation can offer, and his vision for the future of procurement...
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Hiring the right talent for your organisation can be a challenge for even the most mature companies; how can you succeed when still in the start-up phase?
Frank Bunte, Head of Europe at Nauto, explains how start-ups can successfully identify and hire the best talent, even with limited resources... read more
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When building a procurement function from scratch, balancing the needs of the organisation and the stakeholders can be challenging.
We spoke to Klaids Lafon de Ribeyrolles, Director of EU Ops Procurement at Amazon, about his experience in engaging technology, stakeholders and talent to build a successful procurement function... read more
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As the debate around innovation vs cost reduction continues, we caught up with Ed Fuchs, who has been in the procurement space for over 25 years.
Procurement people are often accused by other functions of being focused purely on cost. Do procurement people know how to innovate and can it be trained?... read more
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Procurement Consultant Brian Goodall explains how you can generate cost savings, even with limited resources
Procurement Managers must juggle a number of priorities and responsibilities, including creating and delivering cost savings, managing strategic supplier relationships, reducing supply-side risk, sourcing products and services, and managing key stakeholders... read more
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Reverse auctions are becoming a popular way for procurement professionals to save time and money, but it’s not always clear which auction type is right for you.
Market Dojo, the pioneering SaaS company offering on-demand sourcing software, explains the differences. Although there are a number of different formats to choose from, each with different strengths and weaknesses, here are the three most popular auction types... read more
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With over 25 years’ experience in IT procurement, Brian Goodall has supported many organisations in their sourcing, including Dell, IBM, BT, Xerox and Lloyds Bank.
Having long been a key voice in the procurement community, we asked Brian to share his insights and predictions for the future of IT procurement... read more
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For many of our clients, marketing procurement is seen as one of the most challenging categories in the procurement industry.
To shed light on the true value of marketing procurement and future developments in this sphere, Sourcing Solved’s Managing Director Iain McKenna spoke to Annie Spilsbury, founder of The Marketing Procurement Company... read more
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