/news-media-pr/rss/adr-international-rss-feed/ ADR International RSS Feed 10 Two powerhouses unite to build on existing strengths. The Impact of Talent Management Trends on the Procurement Profession There are many reasons why NHS Hospitals are buying a range of different products... http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/the_drive_for_procurement_success/ Rebecca Howard explains how the ideas of an expert in motivation can help procurement professionals achieve results Twenty-five years, more than 500 clients, 60 countries, $3bn in savings What are the most important qualities for a category managers Companies want tailor-made in-house training for their staff, but the individuals concerned want transferable skills 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 ADR’s learning assessment tool has proved successful with procurement people across the commercial and public sectors. The billionaire owner of the Arcadia retail group was asked to look at third party expenditure by Whitehall departments. 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 Ideas on motivation. How can procurement people get the best results from suppliers Management changes, mergers and market forces may have disrupted internal relationships Better purchasing can deliver big savings, but a recent study of Procurement Specialists in the private & public sectors revealed why world class procurement is hard to achieve. ADR NA offers free scorecards. Click to read the full article http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/toyota%27s_recalls/ The recent crisis for one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers has been blamed on a range of factors, but it’s really a problem of risk management, says Bill Michels http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/low_cost_coutry_sourcing/ There are proven benefits in sourcing goods & services from countries in the developing world, but how do you decide Knowing how to manage people is essential for the up-and-coming procurement professional. But so is knowing the skills of procurement for the procurement professional it's the end of a golden decade A severe procurement skills shortage is threatening to hold back the economic upturn http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/its_all_about_results/ An American training guru has some useful tips on how to get the best from development budgets /region-australia/ As light begins to appear at the end of the economic tunnel,there are steps businesses should take to streamline procurement http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/no_time_like_the_present/ Russell Seabrook, Director of ADR Audit, ADR International's audit recovery division, addresses the challenges that 2009 will bring. A recent case shows that the UK can offer better value than the Far East and other low-cost destinations, says Simon Aldred http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/low_cost_companies/ Changed world conditions mean we need to think of companies, not countries.Says Robert Sobcak http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/manage_your_tail/ Some of the smaller,less obvious areas of spend can yield big savings,says Simon Aldred http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/interesting_times_for_procurement/ Now is the time to review everything procurement does or else face downsizing, says Robin Jackson http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/question_of_influence/ You can beat your supplier over the head, argue them into submission or dazzle them with your guile. http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/economic_tsunami/ Your defensive strategy should include preparing now for possible disruption of your supply chain. http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/ism_training/ The New Year heralded a major step forward for ADR International, with the unveiling of a groundbreaking deal between our US division and the Institute for Supply Management. http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/top_marks/ The Three Rs can help make sure your procurement team http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/getting_it_right/ Rapidly changing world economic conditions are bringing big challenges for procurement people, says Robin Jackson http://www.adr-international.com/new-media-pr/articles/6th-july-2009/ Internet-based training resource provides an easy way to improve skills ADR and ISM partnership with PASIA and TransProcure in Asia will boost world class procurement and supply management training Webinar on "What CEO's expect" To join the discussion register here