..., fostering cross-functional exchanges, diversifying team profiles and being a mindful manager. Design/methodology/approach This study is a general review. Findings This study is a general review. Originality/value This paper intends to promote emotional intelligence and mindfulness for purchasing...

...Hugues Poissonnier Purpose This paper aims to show the most important evolutions of the purchasing function. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a historical approach. Findings Purchasing is becoming more and more strategic. Research limitations/implications New skills...

... This paper shows that evolutions of the macro environment are more and more impactful for companies. Taking geopolitical considerations into account is a new key of relevance for purchasing decisions. Hugues Poissonnier can be contacted at: Hugues.poissonnier@grenoble-em.com © Emerald Publishing...

... but growing phenomenon: almost half of the companies sourcing in China chose over the past few years to near-reshore the supply of certain products initially purchased in China, and 10 per cent plan to do so soon. The authors determine main motives for near-reshoring and show that companies having reshored...

...Olaf de Hemmer Gudme Purpose This paper aims to question a new strategic role for purchasers. Design/methodology/approach Comparing current hot topics in purchasing with the application of system modeling/value thinking to the purchasing department of a company. Findings A new vision...

...Bruno Cracco Purpose This paper aims to explore the new role of the purchasing function in the management of the extended enterprise. Design/methodology/approach This study uses field experience and focus group with CPOs. Findings The purchasing function can play a key role in its own...

...Mylène Zanardi Purpose In purchasing field, the author would like to demonstrate that purchasing performance can be improved by something else than hard skills. The soft skills have at present an important role to reach the objectives as a buyer, and more focus should be on that aspect of skills...

... and places the articles in context. Findings – The analysis finds that the level of interest in a retail app is positively related to the consumer’s intention to engage in both purchasing and information-sharing activities. In addition, the time since the consumer’s last visit to the retail store has...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 --> Film Marketing strategy Older people Publishing Purchasing Television Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 27, Issue 9 The Economist, April 2011, Vol. 399 No. 8728, Start page: 75...

...D. Corkindale © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 --> Corporate branding Information strategy Innovation Internet shopping Purchasing Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 26, Issue 1 Corkindale D. , Belder M. Journal of Product...

... In 2009 the total purchasing power of ethnic minorities in the US will exceed $1.5 trillion. The average five‐year growth rate of fast growing inner city companies in the US stands at 716 percent. The gross domestic product of China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia, Turkey, South Africa...

..., and that varying degrees of resentment were present in the others. Originality/value Highlights the potential benefits of a more collaborative approach when purchasing certain types of products. Purchasing Electronics industry Supply chain management We all like a bargain...

... the articles in context. Findings Lessons from the total quality management (TQM) movement and the implementation of just‐in‐time (JIT) logistics practices have long since taught strategists that in purchasing it really is about much, much more than the price. The prophets of quality rightly...