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The Incredible Power of Networking & Collaboration For Business Growth
Join us in this enlightening episode of the Elevate Procurement Podcast as we sit down with the remarkable Debbie Tagg, COO, to explore the profound impact of networking and collaboration in procurement. Gain invaluable insights and strategies to drive transformative change in your procurement practices. also available in audio format on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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The Transformative Power of AI in Corporate Travel Procurement
Many companies are looking at ways to implement AI solutions into their core business, but how many are looking into ways to maximise the power of AI for their travel programme. Wings Global Travel is leading in many of the fields of AI and will be introducing AI tools in 2024. To help companies understand
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Interrupted Supply Chain Infrastructure: Global Supply Risk or Opportunity?
Congested ports and serious shortages during the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns might be a distant memory in many of the world’s trading hubs, but in South Africa, it is looming over many industries post-festive season and beyond. In this piece, Broll Property Group (Pty) Ltd.’s Risk Management Director, Jason Griessel unpacks to SmartProcurement, the
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Navigating Port Challenges: The Path Forward for South Africa’s Port Infrastructure
In South Africa, the efficient functioning of ports is crucial for the export of fruits, a vital sector for the economy. Recently, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) provided an update on the status of port equipment, shedding light on the challenges faced and the strategies being pursued for recovery. Additionally, insights from the Fresh Produce Exporters
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A Comprehensive Guide to Overcoming Supply Chain Risks in 2024
In an ever-evolving global landscape, 2024 is expected to pose unique challenges and opportunities for the logistics industry. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 20241, we are witnessing the emergence of a dual crisis of climate and conflict. Our increasingly fractured world must contend with an unstable global order, more extreme weather
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IPPO Confirms May 30 Renewables Bid Deadline as it Moves to Accommodate Grid Quotes and Curtailment
The IPPO has announced the extension of the submission deadline for Bid Window Seven (BW7) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) to May 30th. This extension allows for the inclusion of grid-connection quotes and a curtailment addendum recently published by Eskom, SmartProcurement heard from Engineering News. In accordance with feedback received
Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) March 2024
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped back to below 50 points in March 2024. The headline index declined from 51.7 in February to 49.2 in March. The PMI has been choppy in recent months, but the average for the first quarter of this year is equal to the final quarter of last
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Transforming Procurement and Business through Storytelling
Dr Faith Mashele, Faculty Member at GIBS Business School in Johannesburg, South Africa, elucidates the transition from the conventional emphasis on cost reduction in Procurement to recognising the significance of interpersonal connections and narratives in the professional sphere. As she informs SmartProcurement, this shift is articulated via her individual odyssey, transitioning from corporate positions as
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An Analysis of Key Procurement Best Practices
Within the dynamic landscape of commerce, procurement assumes a pivotal role, serving as the catalyst which propels supply chain efficacy and economical operations. MJ Bronkhorst, Managing Director of Oxalys South Africa, outlines how procurement encapsulates the methodologies of sourcing, acquisition, and administration of indispensable goods and services crucial for organisational functionalities. Nonetheless, embedded within this
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