Welcome to the Keystone Column. This week we look at how businesses can compete effectively in procurement by understanding what the customer wants. We see a new media business using digital…
Donnacha Phelan24th February 2017
Welcome to the Keystone Column. This week we look at strategic procurement both from the buyers and suppliers perspective. We see innovative ideas can be rooted in the traditional and as…
Donnacha Phelan9th February 2017
Welcome to the Keystone Column. This week we look at digitalisation and what the anticipated mass-automation of industry will mean for jobs. The British and Irish governments reaffirm their support…
Donnacha Phelan3rd February 2017
Welcome to the Keystone Column. This week we look at Transparency International’s latest report on global corruption perceptions and lessons for Irish companies looking to new markets may be able to…
Ross McCarthy26th January 2017
Social value in procurement: a complex concept founded in good intentions Recently, the Irish book industry expressed dismay at the outcome of a national public tender on the supply of library books, saying it…
Ross McCarthy26th January 2017
Welcome to the Keystone Column. This week we look at social value and procurement: we look at the wider impact procurement decisions can have. We also learn where Ireland ranks amongst…
Donnacha Phelan19th January 2017
Welcome to the Keystone Column. This week we see at how large contract growth can transform SMEs, consider the benefits of SMEs for graduates choosing a career and look at…
Donnacha Phelan13th January 2017
