Meeting with Mikael Ekinge at Siemens Energy.

Transcript from meeting with Mikael Ekinge at Siemens Energy in Sweden. Q: Two groups from Siemens procurement function tested the Learn How to Source 10-week basic procurement training course. What is the...

Procurement as new career suggested over a lunch

Path to procurement as new career might depend on managers.

Sometimes the road to procurement as new career is dependent on clever managers. Lena is going to quit, the man says to the woman with a worried expression. Two are having lunch...

Critical role in the make or buy decision

Procurement plays a critical role in the make or buy decision process, which involves deciding whether to produce a product or service in-house or to outsource it to a third-party supplier. Procurement...

Achieving local supplier development

Achieving local supplier development requires a strategic and collaborative approach. Text is based on knowledge provided by Idar Nouti. Follow Idar Nouti on LinkedIn. Achieving local supplier development requires a strategic and collaborative...

A business setting where a diverse group of professionals are reviewing a document titled Supplier Code of Conduct

Creating a Supplier Code of Conduct

What to think about when creating a Supplier Code of Conduct (CoC). Businesses are expected to not only focus on profit but also on ethical and social responsibility (ESG). One crucial aspect...

Technical specification as part of a RFQ.

When putting out a Request for Quotation (RFQ), a Technical Specification might be an essential part of the documentation. It is a document that outlines the technical requirements and specifications of the...

a buyer looking at ECCN for Quoted Products received from an international supplier

ECCN for Quoted Products – important for buyers

Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) play a crucial role in international trade and ensuring compliance with export control regulations. As a buyer, it is essential to request an ECCN from the supplier...

A buyer in this Nordic style office require suppliers to be ISO9001 certified

Why require suppliers to be ISO9001 certified

As a buyer, you are always looking for ways to ensure that the products and services you purchase meet the highest quality standards. One way to do this is by requiring your...

Finding a relevant ISO standard

Standards are established by consensus among experts and lay down precise criteria designed to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems. They serve as a common language that...

Author: Fredrik Axelsson