It is that time of year again, when we all scan the papers with an eye of extra scepticism. Safe in the knowledge we can’t ever be caught out by an April Fools joke. And it seems to be paying off.
Only two weeks after the SM100 voted in (near) union that now was the best ever time to be working in procurement, visitors to supplymanagement.com have shot down their views.
With the return of The Apprentice to UK screens tonight, along with the Supply Management-featured Sir Alan Sugar, it seemed appropriate to comment on purchasing’s struggle to earn that seat at the top table.
When I’m out of the office meeting buyers one theme always comes up; outsourcing procurement.
Welcome to Buyography, the blog for Supply Management readers. This on-line forum gives procurement professionals, suppliers and anybody else who wants to get involved a chance to share their views. We will post a new topic or ‘thread’ every working day, sometimes serious, sometimes a bit lighter, but always informal and keen to receive your [...]
