Cover -- How purchasing became a strategic function: from purchasing to external resources management -- Supply resource management: Salomon and his network of subcontractors in Romania -- How purchasing managers can benefit from new opportunities -- Geopolitics: a new field of expertise for...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever. Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents part 2 of an interview with Paul Polman. Findings – Discusses Unilever's presence in emerging markets, and its efforts to create markets in...

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places...

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places...

Everyone knows the party is over for the dotcoms. The morning after, some party guests have completely disappeared, others are regretting their behavior and promising to be sensible in the future. The guests that just had a few drinks are relieved to be still standing. So what did happen last...

Spun off from Racal Radio Group in 1985, Vodafone Group has transformed itself in the last six years from a virtually unknown small UK‐based company into the world’s largest wireless and mobile‐phone operator. With 93 million subscribers in 29 countries, it ranks among the top ten global...

The issue of collaborative development is increasingly recognized as one of the next major frontiers for improving the process of product innovation and development. Many companies now see enormous potential in leveraging the extended value chain as they deliver solutions to customers. Yet,...