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Survey Says: Only One in Five CFOs See Procurement Contributing to Competitiveness

Aberdeen Strategy and Research

CPOs and CFOs are on the same page, but speak a different language, Aberdeen Group reports; call for open communication, visibility and goal alignment

Sourcing Solutions

Building a Successful Strategic Sourcing Program for Indirect Materials

In breathing life into its indirect sourcing efforts, medical devices leader Respironics is relying on internal change agents and external expertise

Transportation and Logistics M&A Continues Apace in 2007

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)

Deal volume likely to surpass 2006 levels, but deal value unlikely to reach 2006 levels, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers; U.S. firms seen leading acquisition targets

Procurement Software

Eight Tips for Coping with Life at $100 per Barrel

Guidance for offsetting rising fuel prices to maintain cost structures and competitive advantage; Ariba commodity management guru Pat Furey weighs in with advice

Travel, Procurement Seen Converging as Enterprises Apply Spend Management to T&E

Aberdeen Strategy and Research

More companies putting travel under procurement, ramping up cross-functional collaboration to improve compliance, reduce costs, Aberdeen survey finds

More on...Best Practices for M&A

Additional insights on the benefits and challenges of merging supply chains

Conditions Take a Turn for the Worse as Shocks to System Grow; Exports a Bright Spot

Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity & Innovation (MAPI)

MAPI Quarterly Economic Forecast sees significant risk for mild recession in first half of 2008 before outlook improves; Manufacturers Alliance presents annual five-year forecast

Best Practices for M&A

A supply chain check list for successful mergers and acquisitions

DNA of the 21st Century Sourcing Professional

A breakdown of what it takes to be a sourcing professional who brings advantage to the larger organization

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Global Standards for the Global Supply Base

Achieving the "perfect lean market" in the auto industry has meant adopting universal standards to help suppliers in emerging markets achieve best-in-class performance

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Sourcing Solutions

Outsourcing Decisions: Use Strategic Thinking with Caution

National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC)

5 steps to customer-driven decision making

Sourcing Solutions

Customer Support Sourcing: Do It Right for the Results You Need

Net Results Group

Six steps to balancing customer experience with shareholder results through a sourcing strategy that recognizes the needs — and value — of individual customers

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