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16 May 2011
ADR International marks its 25th anniversary today

14 Oct 2010
China crisis: Strikes and rising costs force western firms to look elsewhere for good value sourcing

16 Jul 2010
Possible new currency demands focus on procurement, says ADR International

2 Jun 2010
ADR North America offers free scorecards for supply chain green initiatives, risk management and stakeholder engagement

23 Apr 2010
Negotiating skills are good but risk management needs attention, says major study of procurement professionals

21 Apr 2010
The mass recall of vehicles by the world’s biggest carmaker was a failure of risk management, not of lean production processes, according to procurement experts ADR International.

30 Jan 2010
Companies must assess risk to prepare for continued turbulence

12 Oct 2009
Business buyers must be prepared for inflation, says ADR International

14 Jul 2009
Businesses should examine their costs, risks, supply chains and skillsets in preparation for the expected economic upturn, say procurement specialists ADR International.

6 Jul 2009
Procurement specialists ADR International have launched an Internet-based training resource to help purchasing and supply management professionals improve their skills.

8 Jun 2009
Expert buying can save big money after a buyout, Procurement Specialist tells business conference

1 Apr 2009
Procurement managers must examine every aspect of their operations to help their companies survive the economic downturn, says Robin Jackson of consultants ADR International.

Articles

9 Jan 2012
Two powerhouses unite to build on existing strengths.

9 Dec 2011
The Impact of Talent Management Trends on the Procurement Profession

19 Nov 2011
There are many reasons why NHS Hospitals are buying a range of different products...

20 Sep 2011
Rebecca Howard explains how the ideas of an expert in motivation can help procurement professionals achieve results

16 May 2011
Twenty-five years, more than 500 clients, 60 countries, $3bn in savings

28 Feb 2011

15 Feb 2011
What are the most important qualities for a category managers

31 Jan 2011
Companies want tailor-made in-house training for their staff, but the individuals concerned want transferable skills

20 Jan 2011
The improving global economy is pushing prices up – but too much focus on price can blind buyers to the value they can gain by working with suppliers. Just look at Apple’s success, says Bill Michels

14 Oct 2010
ADR’s learning assessment tool has proved successful with procurement people across the commercial and public sectors.

12 Oct 2010
The billionaire owner of the Arcadia retail group was asked to look at third party expenditure by Whitehall departments.

8 Jul 2010
There was once a time when currency exchange rates were relatively stable, so paying in dollars or yen or other currencies was of little consequence

Interviews

Procurement Leaders

ADR's Bill Michels told Procurement Leaders in this recent interview that supply managers need internal as well as external negotiating skills. That doesn't necessarily mean "winning"......read more >>
America CEO profiled by Crain's Detroit Business

ADR North America builds niche in supply chain consulting network. Click to read more ...read more >>

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