It was another busy week in the supply
chain and procurement realms, so we've decided to roll out a new weekly feature
that summarises the top stories you may
CPOs search globally to fill the procurement talent gap. Four top CPOs shared their new
strategies for finding procurement talent around the globe and how to create
effective teams, even when staff is scattered in several countries. It is a
worthy read and a hot discussion topic at any procurement event as many
organisations struggle to find staff with the skills and technology expertise
needed to excel.
Construction sector hits three-year low. The Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing
Managers Index (PMI) for February shows that the UK construction sector has
declined at the fastest pace since October 2009 – yet another victim of the
lagging economy. Reduced new business volumes have contributed to a major
decline in purchasing activity at construction companies. However, the construction
firms surveyed are confident that losses will turn into gains in activity
during the next 12 months. Only time will tell…
PC shipments in Western Europe fell by 11.7% - Gartner reported that the demand for PCs in
Western Europe slowed significantly in Q4 2012: Mobile and desktop PC shipments
declined 12.1% and 10.9% respectively. The PC industry as a whole is suffering
from a lack of innovation as the popularity of Apple products grows, and
traditional PC users are converting to tablets and smart phones.
In another great moment for the
procurement industry, one of Toshiba’s longtime procurement team members, Hisao
Tanaka, a manager of procurement and manufacturing at the consumer electronics
division, will be promoted to CEO effective in June. Best of luck to him – and a shining
example of the respect procurement is gaining at the management level.
What other news items caught your eye?
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