F/X Effects
I have the great fortune to be working on an interesting strategy consulting project (procurement-related) for a multi-national that will keep me in Europe for the next few weeks. I…
CPO Shop Talk (Ariba LIVE Version): (1) Supplier Enablement’s Long Tail (2) ACH Payments
Ariba’s North American Conference Ariba LIVE 2011 was held last week in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland Resort [Sidebar: What a great place to hold an event! More on…
Brokers Wild – Pressure on Japanese Supply Chain Intensifies
I’ve intentionally held off from discussing the Japan earthquake/tsunami/nuclear meltdown story because I fear the absolute worst from this situation and I hate being an alarmist. I will return to…
ROA – Yes, Suppliers Are Assets
Short week, short article: How many procurement departments treat their suppliers like assets? While I believe that many procurement groups act like they “own” their suppliers, based upon the terms…
Suppliers: Pay Them Now or Pay Them Later?
They say that “fast money makes fast friends,” but paying slow will make you friends in the finance department. As Chief Procurement Officers and their departments become more involved in…
Supply Risk and its Potential to Negatively Impact Revenue
If you are looking for another example of the importance of procurement and its impact on revenue and profits, just pick up today’s business section of your newspaper do a…
Monday Morning Query: Why Aren’t There More RFIs?
The Context Information. We all need it. We all want it. We all use it. It’s so helpful when it’s timely, accurate, and comprehensive – even if it’s never quite…