Issue 3 - July 2009
There are signs that the worst of the global economic downturn may be ending, and this is the time to make sure your procurement is effective. In our latest eBulletin we offer some thoughts on how to take advantage of current conditions.
US industry has suffered badly in recent months, says Bill Michels, CEO, ADR North America. But there is much companies can do to prepare themselves for the upturn when it finally arrives.
Investment in training is crucial to get into shape for renewed growth. Rebecca Howard, Director of ADR Learning, explains the thinking o American training guru Donald Kirkpatrick on how to get the best from your development budget
A new resource enables procurement and supply chain professionals anywhere in the world to update their skills at the click of a computer key - one of a range of learning options offered by ADR International and the Institute for Supply Management in the United States after we joined forces earlier this year.
I hope you find these articles interesting and helpful in preparing for the better times ahead. Please get back to me if you have any comments and I will look forward to hearing your feedback.

Robin Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
ADR International