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Is ‘the squeeze’ strangling productivity?


March 17, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement trends, Supply chain efficiency

The squeeze is on — and it could be choking your productivity rate.

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What to do when they sneak around your back


January 5, 2009 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions

Sneakiness is an admirable trait if you happen to be a sniper, a basketball player or even a lawyer. But when you have to start dealing with sneaky folks, your job gets much more difficult.

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How to look busy (even if you’re not)


December 5, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement trends, Supply chain efficiency

With all the economic pressure and depressing employment news, it’s a good time to re-trench with a renewed, self-protecting strategy.

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Smurf’s up! Clever solution to procurement dilemma


October 30, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement trends

So what happens when a supplier won’t sell you quantities less than 500 units? You dress one of your employees as a Smurf and send him around the world — of course.

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Help! We have too much inventory


August 28, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Purchasing decisions, Supply chain efficiency

It’s a tightrope you walk every day: Keeping enough inventory on hand that you always have what you need — without tying up too much of your company’s cash.

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Who makes the final call: Sales or Procurement?


May 21, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Special Report

You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours. You’ve heard that plenty of times. But how often do you hear procurement and sales striking such a deal?

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Shhh! It’s a supply chain secret


May 20, 2008 by Charlie Walker
Posted in: In this week's e-Newsletter, Latest News & Views, Procurement costs, Procurement trends, Supply chain technology

Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive … and more agile, adaptable and aligned than your supply chain?

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