中国计算机制造商联想公司在2005年收购了IBM的个人电脑事业部,这宣告一家全球科技巨头的诞生。但在幕后,对联想高级副总裁兼首席采购官乔松来说,这桩交易带来了巨大的运营挑战。他受命管理两个具有不同流程、管理体系和文化的采购部门的快速整合。另外,在达成这桩交易的3个月前,联想董事会为他设定了一个大胆的目标:在18个月内,为合并后的公司节约超过1.5亿美元的直接开支。 Chinese computer maker Lenovo acquired IBM’s personal computer business in 2005, which announced the birth of a global technology giant. But behind the scenes, for the company’s senior vice president and chief purchasing officer, Josson, the deal has brought huge operational challenges. He was assigned to manage the rapid integration of two procurement departments with different processes, management systems, and cultures. In addition, three months before the deal was reached, Lenovo’s board of directors set a bold goal for him: to save the combined company more than $150 million in direct expenses within 18 months.