By Paul Snell How much do you use the internet during a procurement process? I would guess that for many in the profession it is now simply second nature. A quick glance at Google to search for a supplier, or examining the OJEU to look at similar tenders probably comes as a natural part of [...]
A press release dropped into my inbox last week that struck me as the definition of optimism (Well, apart from the Italian eatery round the corner from our office that insists on putting out its tables for dining al fresco even now). Travel booking firm GetThere has signed an agreement with Virgin Charter to offer [...]
By Jake Kanter Yesterday we revealed that Iain Kirwan, a member of KPMG's procurement advisory team, won a top consulting award from the Management Consultancies Association and The Sunday Times. Kirwan was commended for understanding the problems of his clients and his commitment to helping bring about real change. After receiving the accolade, Kirwan said [...]
By Delwyn Cummack It's difficult to get into the Christmas spirit with news of job losses and companies going under dominating the headlines. And then there's the shootings in Mumbai, cholera in Zimbabwe and trapped travelers in Thailand. In an effort to spread some pre-Christmas cheer, do you have any good news to share? Any [...]
By Rebecca Ellinor We all make mistakes and if we’re unlucky they end up costing money. In the case of the Central Procurement Directorate in Northern Ireland, failure to follow procurement rules that resulted in the cancellation of a framework deal is an error that may cost the Department of Finance and Personnel “hundreds of [...]
By Paul Snell Sorry to add to the doom and gloom around at the moment, but according to consultancy Arthur D Little, you better start checking your water use and efficiency now if you want to avoid extra costs in the years to come. It is a reminder that even if the pressures of today [...]
By Rebecca Ellinor … at least, that’s the message from those with experience of low-cost country sourcing, outlined in our latest supplement. If you’re going to do it well, you must communicate with your suppliers – everything from precise specifications, to lead-times, to desired innovations and future plans. And the communication mantra applies to your [...]
