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Is There a Difference Between Purchasing and Procurement? (A PI Q&A)
Network Member Question As far as I know, sometimes the terms “purchasing” and “procurement” can be used as the same meaning. But in many cases it seems that both have different boundaries or meanings. So what is really the meaning behind the terms? Kurt Binh Owner, SCM Vietnam – Supply Chain and Logistics Consulting Viet […]
Posted in: Professional Development
To Whom Should Demand Planning Role Report: The Sales or Marketing Organization (And Why)? (A PI Q&A)
July 18, 2008
Network Member Question: We recently had a Supply Chain group meeting that was attended by Supply Managers from various companies. There was a hot debate and each one had a justification for their respective positions. Looking for an expert opinion. Ashish Mendiratta, Director Supply Chain, Philips Electronics India Ltd, India My Answer: Your question would […]
Posted in: Professional Development, Supply Chain Myths
Double Marginalization and the Decentralized Supply Chain Revisited
July 16, 2008
Without a doubt, the concept of double marginalization and the resultant issues associated with understanding and addressing its impact represents one of the more complex elements of an organization’s supply chain practice. As the point of convergence of multiple stakeholder interests and the seemingly disparate (some would say contradictory) strategies that define today’s partinioned enterprises, […]
Posted in: Procurement Trends, Professional Development
eWorld 2008 – My First Time in Europe!
July 13, 2008
“eWorld Purchasing and Supply is the UK’s most comprehensive forum focusing exclusively on the full range of emerging issues and new technologies for procurement and supply chain applications, using an innovative educational format to deliver high-value content for senior purchasing and supply chain executives.” I am honored that my first engagement in Europe […]
What would you prefer for cost cutting, Offshoring or Process Improvement? (A PI Q&A)
July 10, 2008
Network Member Question It is quite common to jump on the bandwagon of offshoring to cut costs. Some are questioning the productivity of this approach. What do you think should be given more preference and how would you drive the implementation? Dr. Ravi Pandey Executive Coach, Management Consultant (Lean/DMAIC/DFSS, and Business, Product & […]
Career Exchange Post Notification (Ref. No. 2-Jul9-2008)
July 9, 2008
The following position has been posted on the Procurement Insights Career Exchange Page (http://www.procureinsights.wordpress.com/procurement-insights-career-exchange/). If you have a position that you would like to list, or would like to indicate your availability to pursue a position with another organization, please send your information in confidence to jwhansen@sympatico.ca. Senior Procurement/Expense Manager Post Date: […]
Posted in: News & Updates
Career Exchange Post Notification
July 8, 2008
The following position has been posted on the Procurement Insights Career Exchange Page (http://www.procureinsights.wordpress.com/procurement-insights-career-exchange/). If you have a position that you would like to list, or would like to indicate your availability to pursue a position with another organization, please send your information in confidence to jwhansen@sympatico.ca. Vice President, Strategic Sourcing Post […]
Posted in: Career Exchange
Supply Chain Management Certificate/Course USA/CANADA
July 4, 2008
As an adjunct to today’s Talent Attraction & Retention posting I thought it would be worthwhile to share with you the following Procurement Insights Question and Answer segment. Network Member Question: I’d like to get information about Supply Chain Management Certificate/Course in USA/CANADA. Preferred top Universities. Andre Caliman, Sales and Marketing Executive, Brazil My Answer: […]
Posted in: Professional Development
Dangerous Supply Chain Myths (Part 5) Revisited
July 3, 2008
Walk softly and carry a big stick! This saying comes to mind simply because the growing talent vacuum combined with ineffective succession planning and the generally low confidence executives have in purchasing professionals means that there is a significant problem that has gradually (almost silently) crept onto most organizational radar screens. Since posting Part 5 […]
Posted in: Professional Development, Supply Chain Myths
Procurement Insights 
July 21, 2008
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