Procurement Capability in CSR Part 3: Risk Management
A three-part guide for CEO’s, CFO’s and CPO’s to assess how procurement can make CSR a competitive weapon in their organisations successIn part 2 we discussed a stakeholder approach to CSR. Here in...
View ArticleCSR goes mainstream
From the number of announcements by leading organisations in recent weeks there can be no doubt that corporate social responsibility (CSR) has established itself on the corporate agenda. SM has...
View ArticleBest of the ‘Buying Magician Blog’ 2010: Part 4
Here is our first ‘best of’ – a four part review of our thoughts and comments in 2010. Here in part 4 we profile: ‘Procurement Capabilities’ The Corporation as a Negotiating Entity (Part 1): A three...
View ArticleApple report reveals labor, environmental violations
An audit released by Apple on Friday reveals widespread violations of worker rights and environmental practices by manufacturing partners for the company’s wildly popular iPhone, iPad and other gadgets...
View ArticleJapanese auto suppliers to pay price-fixing fine
January 30, 2012 | Associated Press WASHINGTON – Two Japanese auto suppliers have agreed to pay more than half a billion dollars in criminal fines for a price-fixing conspiracy in the sale of parts to...
View ArticleNorth America Lags on Supplier Emission Cuts
North American suppliers are likely to fall behind in the race to capitalize on climate change opportunities, scoring a D average on emissions performance compared to the C average for European and...
View ArticleApple Asks Labor Group to Audit Its Chinese Suppliers
Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:24pm EST Apple has asked the Fair Labor Association, a non-profit labor group, to conduct special audits of the Chinese factories where Apple’s iPads, iPods and other products are...
View ArticleApple to publish monthly supply chain updates to protect brand reputation
SAN FRANCISCO — Amid recent criticism and debate over working conditions along Apple’s supply chain, CEO Tim Cook addressed those concerns immediately while speaking at the Goldman Sachs Technology and...
View ArticleApple’s Suppliers Pressed to Improve Workers’ Lot
A day after Timothy D. Cook, Apple’s chief executive, toured a Chinese factory where the company’s products are made, an audit commissioned by Apple criticized the long hours and dangerous working...
View ArticleProcurement: Greening the Machine
A guide for CEO’s, CFO’s and CPO’s on why procurement is a key capability in developing advantage via corporate social responsibilityWhat’s in it for you? Improved risk and reputation management in...
View ArticleIkea Brand Management 101 – Look after your staff
The man who wants to turn Ikeas pleasant well groomed image on its head is Johan Stenebo. Stenebo, who has working at Ikea more than 20 years, left the company nine months ago after disputes with the...
View ArticleGlobal Sourcing Capabilities Part 2 – Corporate Social Responsibility
Global Sourcing Capabilities Part 2 Global Sourcing Capabilities Part 2 – In this four-part series, we examine eight-dimensional capabilities that will help you overcome the myths surrounding global...
View ArticleProcurement Capabilities in CSR: Reputation
Part 1 – Reputation Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Reputation Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Reputation – A three part guide for CEO’s, CFO’s and CPO’s to assess how procurement can make CSR a...
View ArticleProcurement Capabilities in CSR: Stakeholder based sustainability
Part 2 – Stakeholder based sustainability Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Stakeholder based sustainability Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Stakeholder based sustainability – A three part guide for...
View ArticleIkea Brand Management 101 – Look after your staff
The man who wants to turn Ikeas pleasant well groomed image on its head is Johan Stenebo. Stenebo, who has working at Ikea more than 20 years, left the company nine months ago after disputes with the...
View ArticleGlobal Sourcing Capabilities Part 2 – Corporate Social Responsibility
Global Sourcing Capabilities Part 2 Global Sourcing Capabilities Part 2 – In this four-part series, we examine eight-dimensional capabilities that will help you overcome the myths surrounding global...
View ArticleProcurement Capabilities in CSR: Reputation
Part 1 – Reputation Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Reputation Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Reputation – A three part guide for CEO’s, CFO’s and CPO’s to assess how procurement can make CSR a...
View ArticleProcurement Capabilities in CSR: Stakeholder based sustainability
Part 2 – Stakeholder based sustainability Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Stakeholder based sustainability Procurement Capabilities in CSR: Stakeholder based sustainability – A three part guide for...
View ArticleProcurement Capability in CSR: Risk Management
Part 3 Risk Management Procurement Capability in CSR: Risk Management Procurement Capability in CSR Part 3: Risk Management – A three-part guide for CEO’s, CFO’s and CPO’s to assess how procurement can...
View ArticleCSR goes main stream
CSR goes main stream CSR goes main stream – From the number of announcements by leading organisations in recent weeks there can be no doubt that corporate social responsibility (CSR) has established...
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