I’m a purchaser, get me out of here!
13 September 2012
‘Break out of your departmental silos and engage the business’ was a recurring message to purchasers this year. David Arminas looks back at the main stories from SM in 2002
More than in any previous year, in 2002 purchasers were urged to move out of their departmental silos. The message has been to embrace the overall business strategy and show leadership skills that may eventually allow them to reach even the position of chief executive.
Purchasers heard that most notably from Sir Nick Scheele, president and chief operating...