Statements

»Increased efforts focused on international procurement are noticeable, but due to lack of experience and the necessary resources, the initial motivation is drastically ebbing away. Arising out of competitive dynamics, the readiness to place this issue right on top of the priority list will accelerate in the foreseeable future. Procurement will increasingly become a strategic management task.«
_{Dirk U. Hindrichs, acting partner with unlimited liability, Schüco International KG}

»How successful use of Global Sourcing can leverage profitability is still not known to many people. In price-sensitive markets, procurement often acts as one of the decisive factors for determining the success and failure of a company.«

»Transparency in pricing and bidding increases the stress of competition for the company concerned. However, efficient, cross-border procurement understood as Global Sourcing has the potential to offset this development and improve the business situation. The last word of the former President of Barclays Bank: »There is still untapped potential in a professionally oriented procurement process.«
_{Dirk U. Hindrichs, acting partner with unlimited liability, Schüco International KG}

»Increased efforts focused on international procurement are noticeable, but due to lack of experience and the necessary resources, the initial motivation is drastically ebbing away. Arising out of competitive dynamics, the readiness to place this issue right on top of the priority list will accelerate in the foreseeable future. Procurement will increasingly become a strategic management task.«
_{Ademar Lins de Albuquerque, Former President Barclays Bank, Brazil}

»The Indian IT Industry has been recognized as the big potential for global sourcing. India can be the ideal base for outsourcing for hardware, software and services as its domestic IT market is growing by leaps and bounds. Those companies that do not participate in this trend will lose market share in the long run.«
_{S.C Mathur, Vice President Business Development, Celetronix India Private Limited}

»The negative attitude exhibited towards international suppliers is often ascribed to scepticism concerning quality and logistic costs. However, successful examples prove that one should approach this subject without any pre-conceived notions. The figures speak for themselves.«
_{Bernd Reitmeier, Deputy General Manager, The German Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai}

»That procurement costs can be reduced by using international suppliers is known. However, the awareness of the extent of possible savings and its positive effects on business positioning was clear to us only after the project was successfully completed.«
_{Paul Zumbühl, CEO, Interroll Holding AG}

»Therefore, Dimitrij Asaturov, CEO of Holding LEDA is convinced, that often a purchase component of over 50% of the company’s costs indicates the influence of professional procurement on company results. A strategic approach helps in avoiding common mistakes.«
_{Dimitrij Asaturov, CEO, Holding LEDA}

»According to her, »extensive research, several in-depth consultations with suppliers and site visits require considerable resources in terms of time and personnel. This process is only successful when all concerned departments in the company work hand in hand. Hence, professional support from outside is of great use.«
_{Alicja Wojciechowska, former Head of Purchasing Department, Accor Poland}

»There have been great changes in the international procurement markets in the last few years. Quality, security of supply and logistic costs are the main factors used in evaluating foreign markets and suppliers. The dynamics of this situation necessitates constant observation of ongoing economic and technological developments. A strategic approach can help a company to set up a global structure of suppliers and improve it’s profit potential, thereby also enhancing its position in the competitive market.«
_{Jacek Wojtasik, Managing Director and owner of Karina Meble, a trading and consulting company for office furnishing}

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