Category Archives: Tools & techniques

What should CPOs take note of when it comes to expectations of their purchasing staff?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Claudine Swiatek

Claudine Swiatek gives some tips to CPOs on how they can get the most out of their employees. Continue reading →

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Heading into the cloud

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Alaba Adedayo

Public cloud services might seem the perfect vehicle for cost reductions, but Alaba Adedayo recommends proceeding with caution Continue reading →

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Limitations of technology

Posted on April 20, 2011 by John Fernau

As I fixed my second puncture of the day on my cycle to work the other day, I found myself pondering the limitations of technology. At the Olympic Delivery Authority, we have used e-tendering and e-evaluation for all procurements over … Continue reading →

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Know your numbers

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Guy Allen

One of the sure signs of a tough economy is the number of cold calls I get, whether from recruitment agencies or fleet management companies promising to slash my fleet cost by 30 per cent, or e-procurement providers that will … Continue reading →

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Chewing over Apple

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Guy Allen

I’ve had cause to rethink my position on Apple a little, following a weekend walking in the Lakes. Climbing those hills always gives you time to think. When I turned up on Friday night at the house, one of our … Continue reading →

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