Ezine features
Purchasing and supply feature articles from the monthly IFPSM ezine.
02 February 2012
February 2011 | James Thomas
Encouraging staff to use the new technology the company has recently purchased can be a struggle. James Thomas provides some tips to assist the transition.
02 February 2012
February 2012 | Eric Petela
Oil refineries face mounting challenges including higher operating costs and increased competition. Companies must optimise their supply chains to survive, says Eric Petela.
05 January 2012
January 2012 | Nick Hood
What should you do if one of your foreign vendors goes bust? Getting local support and advice to guide you is critical, says Nick Hood.
05 January 2012
January 2012 | Simon Buzza
The increased use of technology during negotiation presents challenges for the future, says Simon Buzza.
30 November 2011
December 2011 | Shawn Casemore
Policies have no teeth if they are without actionable transition plans to achieve the desired results, says Shawn Casemore.
30 November 2011
December 2011 | Alan Arnfeld
Alan Arnfeld argues additional levels of security can be achieved by working through a community of buyers using a common database of suppliers.
02 November 2011
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November 2011 | David Murphy
Public sector austerity plans are driving buyers and suppliers toward closer collaboration to manage costs, says David Murphy
02 November 2011
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November 2011 | Cathy Humphreys
Managing the supply chain for spare parts and accessories effectively can bring competitive advantage for businesses, writes Cathy Humphreys.
29 September 2011
October 2011 | Naomi Kinyanjui
Deciding to outsource services to cut costs can appear to be an attractive option to businesses. Naomi Kinyanjui provides some guidance on how to choose a provider.
29 September 2011
October 2011 | Bryn Stevens
Standardising data, communication with stakeholders and monitoring project milestones are all key factors when introducing e-procurement, says Bryn Stevens.