Aberdeen announces plans to expand sourcing and procurement capabilities in 2005

Boston, MA December 9, 2004 As part of its commitment to providing research to the global business community, AberdeenGroup said it plans to expand its sourcing and procurement capabilities in 2005.

Tim Minahan, Aberdeen's senior vice president, supply research and strategy, commented that globalization, procurement automation, outsourcing and rapidly changing supply market dynamics have elevated the procurement discipline and increased supply management challenges.