It’s not just plug and play
13 September 2012
E-procurement is not a magic wand that conjures up market advantage out of thin air. It takes effort and acceptance of change, writes Alan Parfitt
I’ve been a purchasing manager in the construction sector for a long time. I’ve always stressed that professional purchasing, the need to align purchasing strategy with the business plan and the right organisation and calibre of the purchasing team is crucial to the continuing success of a business.
I’ve witnessed dramatic change in the purchasing function at...