Issues
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Governments set out CAP reform plans
A CAP reform deal moves closer after member states agree their negotiating position. The European Union’s national governments have agreed…
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The changing shape of outsourcing
Shamus Rae, global lead partner in KPMG’s Strategic Sourcing Advisory Practice, outlines how outsourcing is evolving into high skilled activities…
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External service delivery of public services
The Public Service Reform (PSR) Plan, published in November 2011, contains a number of actions aimed at achieving a focused…
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Outsourcing: Irish insights
Paul Toner, who leads KPMG’s Management Consulting Practice, reviews some lessons learned. The explosion of data centre and IT Infrastructure…
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How outsourcing adds value in HR
NorthgateArinso (NGA), the former Cara Payroll Group in Ireland, is a leading global HR software and services provider, offering innovative…
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Myths of outsourcing
IBEC’s Aidan Sweeney looks at the issues in developing external service delivery models. Several misconceptions or myths have built up…
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The value of Analytics for High Performance Procurement
Alex Manek, Business Advisory for SAS Ireland, identifies the proven value of analytics for high performance procurement in the public…
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Developing procurement skills
Des Crowther, Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (IIPMM), discusses the importance of developing…
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Smarter procurement
Vincent Campbell, Director of the National Procurement Service, talks to Owen McQuade about the review of the government procurement and…
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Public procurement as a driver for stimulus
Legal aspects of using public procurement to deliver on economic goals. There has never been greater focus on the area…
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