Chances are you are already on Facebook, LinkedIn, and other networking sites to expand your personal network. And you have experienced first-hand their power to connect you to the right people and prospects faster. But how networked is your enterprise? The answer can be a major determinant of your business’ success, says Rob Mihalko, […]
How networked is your enterprise from a Supply Management perspective? Read More »
Clients share one major concern when they consider a procurement card programme: “Will we not expose the company to card fraud and abuse?” Fraud and abuse are a reality in business and procurement card controls, such as expenditure limits and only from specific suppliers, can help prevent card fraud. However, a procurement card does
Can credit cards limit procurement fraud-risk? Surprising answers… Read More »
The seasonally adjusted Kagiso purchasing managers index (PMI) added 4.3 index points to hit a higher-than-expected 56.5 in August. The latest figure is the index’s highest level since August 2007, before the recession hit, said Abdul Davids, head of research at Kagiso Asset Management. The index has now been above the key 50-point mark
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While key subjects such as marketing, finances and business processes are fundamentally important to business success, ‘professional development’ (corporate communication skills, corporate expectations and personal branding/image) poses a greater obstacle when breaking into the first-tier economy, says The Hope Factory’s Sean Krige in this months’ SmartProcurement. More than any one thing, presenting an unprofessional
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We all have suppliers – some organisations have just a few, making supplier management quite easy, where others have thousands to keep track of. However, even when using a regimented supplier management system, how well can you know your supplier? Judy Bonnier, corporate governance, risk and compliance solutions specialist and Business Development Manager at
How well do you know your suppliers? Better than they know you? Read More »
Today, a high-performance supply chain is a strategic asset, the complexity of which is increased by numerous factors, making constant innovation a necessity, Tech-Pro Personnel tells SmartProcurement. Historically, innovative companies that build strategic, high-performing supply chains quickly gain competitive and financial advantages. The PwC Global Supply Chain Survey 2013 found that companies with leading
Enough innovation in South African Supply Chains? Read More »
Securing space and loyalty in the hearts and minds of clients remains a formidable task for most small businesses. With rivalry in sectors intensifying, developing and maintaining positive client relationships is critical for SMEs to survive and, ultimately, thrive in the formal economy. However, considering that many entrepreneurs have not been formally exposed to
Help SMEs to move beyond marketing roadmaps and convert these into sales pipelines Read More »
Procurement and Supply Chain recognise the important role leadership plays in the public and business sectors meeting their strategic objectives. According to Greg Solomon, Managing Director, McDonalds SA, “leadership is not just about organising a group of people to achieve a common objective – it is about creating a culture of accountability and performance.
Are our procurement leaders pointing us in the right direction? Read More »
“All involved in procurement will benefit from meeting with us to talk cost savings, improved print and production quality and better use of resources,” head of sales and marketing at Point, Christian Bell, told SmartProcurement. “Readers should touch base with us at our stand at next week’s Smart Procurement World.” “We have a host of
Marketing materials procurement specialist to talk about cost savings next week Read More »
In a bid to give hope to thousands of young people, Absa has partnered with the City of Tshwane (CoT) in a Youth Development Programme called “Tshepo 10 000”, Sisa Ntshona, Absa Head of Enterprise Development tells SmartProcurement. Tshepo is a Sesotho name that means hope. The project will deliver skills programmes that balance
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