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  • Wayne Gretzky © HŒkan Dahlstršm/SportNet 10 future paths for procurementA study conducted by EBS Business School has identified 10 areas where the purchasing function could contribute to corporate productivity as it evolves.
  • Business woman giving a presentation © iStock Seven steps to speak like a CFOUnless procurement and supply professionals develop the ability to communicate with senior executives on their terms, they risk being "stuck on the tactical hamster wheel", says Robert Rudzki.
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Supply Business editor Rebecca Ellinor selects a recent article highlighting key considerations for global procurement and supply chain professionals.
  • Hedging your betsCPO Agenda examines trends and forecasts in the metals, soft commodities and global energy markets.

Strategy articles

  • Wayne Gretzky © HŒkan Dahlstršm/SportNet 10 future paths for procurementA study conducted by EBS Business School has identified 10 areas where the purchasing function could contribute to corporate productivity as it evolves.
  • Business woman giving a presentation © iStock Seven steps to speak like a CFOUnless procurement and supply professionals develop the ability to communicate with senior executives on their terms, they risk being "stuck on the tactical hamster wheel", says Robert Rudzki.
  • Dick Russill illustration Executive coach: March 2013Raising the profession's profile; worthwhile meetings; and improving procurement efficiency.
  • Undercover CPO illustration © Rob Ball Awareness testingUndercover CPO: a head of procurement at a large global business gives his reflections on corporate life.
  • Quarry/open mine © Shutterstock Sector focus: miningLarge companies in the global mining sector have bucked the trend despite the downturn, but 'resource nationalism' and more regulation present challenges. Anna Scott examines three recent reports to provide a SWOT analysis of the industry.
  • "The CPO" book cover A novel approachThe role of the CPO has finally found 
its place in literature. Supply Business speaks to the authors of a new book that immortalises the role.
  • Anita Holbrow Tools of other trades: Anita HolbrowThe recruitment expert reveals how can you uncover – and retain – hidden talent.
  • Different coloured pencils © Shutterstock Sharpening up their actSmaller, minority-owned suppliers in the US are often outperforming their larger counterparts – and are being snapped up as a result. But is this growing trend to use more diverse suppliers echoed across the world?
  • Logistics Clusters book cover Logistics clusters: delivering value and driving growthYossi Sheffi; MIT press; £20.95/$29.95.
  • "The snowball effect" book cover The snowball effect: communication techniques to make you unstoppableAndy Bounds; Wiley; £12.99/$19.95
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