By State of Flux
Leading analyst firm highlights the value delivered by State of Flux’s innovative Supplier Relationship Management System.
By Catherine Bolgar, The Wall Street Journal
Instead of outsourcing work with a fixed list of requirements, more companies are asking suppliers to bring their own ideas to the table.
By Alan Day
Supplier relationship management is a popular phrase, with many CPOs embarking on projects during the past year. Consultancy firm State of Flux has been conducting an annual study into its development for some years, and in this article we are given a detailed insight into the 2011 version.
By State of Flux
Third annual State of Flux global survey finds that mature supplier relationship management programmes deliver greater value.
By Alan Day
Research shows that the way suppliers value their priority accounts depends only in part on the revenue they generate – and that there are other levers you can pull to make your organisation a more attractive customer.
By Geraint John
After a long time of financial crisis, organisations are once again ready to focus on SRM. On the basis of State of Flux's second annual SRM global survey this article looks at some of the good progress that has been made during the past year.
By Geraint John and David Hood
Contrary to what some may believe, the UK’s new Bribery Act strengthens the case for more collaborative supplier relationship management practices.
By Alan Day
Alan Day looks at some examples of successful SRM programmes.
By State of Flux
But second annual survey reveals that maturity levels are low and barriers remain high.
By Alan Day
Cost-cutting
pressures have
overshadowed SRM
during this recession.
But, writes Alan Day,
procurement leaders
need to upgrade
their capabilities
to be ready
for recovery.