Continental breaks
13 September 2012
Mass restructuring and a shake-up of business practices in Europe are creating big opportunities for purchasing and supply professionals, says Jon Hughes
There is a wave of change breaking across Europe. Cosy corporatism and a sclerotic business practice have hit the buffers of shareholder value, as the Anglo-American model becomes the driving force in many European boardrooms.
Demands from external investors for improved profitability, steeper share earnings and consistent dividend returns are forcing chief...