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11 Procurement Trends For 2024 According to Experts

 In this 3-part series, Marijn Overvest, founder of Netherlands-based company, Procurement Tactics, believes that in 2024, procurement will elevate business. In this article and over the next two issues of SmartProcurement News, he will take us through predictions and advice collected from procurement experts globally, to help professionals in the industry navigate the immediate future. […]

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Pharmaceuticals in Africa

The Imperative of Backward Integration and Strategic Sourcing in Africa’s Pharmaceutical Sector

Africa’s pharmaceutical sector is in the midst of a significant transformation, writes Head of Supply Chain at Kimberly-Clark in Nigeria, Adenike Onasoga. With over 70% of medicines consumed on the continent being imported, this sits at $14 billion. It’s evident that this poses a huge threat to the continent, given the various global disruptions in

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Absa Purchasing Managers' Index PMI October 2022

Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index October 2023

After ending the third quarter on a downbeat note, the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) also had a poor start to the fourth quarter. The headline index dropped further to 45.4 index points in October, from an upwardly revised 46.21 during September. In terms of the major subindices of the headline PMI, the biggest drag

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Supply chain risks

Anticipating and Preventing Supply Risks to Avoid Supply Chain Disasters

Jan-Henner Theissen, founder and managing director of procurement advisory firm, targetP! in Berlin, writes here about Supply Chain Risk Management, specifically, anticipating and preventing risks in your supply chain and creating a competitive advantage for your company.   Contract management has evolved substantially since vendor management first started and now it is a fully-working part

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AI in procurement

AI Use Cases to Supercharge Procurement

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in procurement is growing in popularity due to the advancements in technology, writes Karen Bonifacio, SEO Specialist/ Content Writer at Procurement Tactics, in Utrecht, Netherlands. In this article, she answers key questions: what is AI and how does it change the procurement industry? Artificial intelligence is integrated into every device that is

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Pre-commercial Procurement (PCP)

Pre Commercial Procurement (PCP) Taking off in Africa

Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) is a new procurement method that is gaining popularity in Africa. Here, COO of Commerce Edge in Johannesburg, Debbie Tagg, unpacks the concept and the advantages it brings. PCP involves a phased approach where several companies are invited to compete for a contract to carry out research and development activities to develop

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Fostering innovation in Africa

Fostering innovation at the Sourcing Stage for Large Contracts

Fostering innovation in the sourcing stage in Africa is essential for the continent’s economic development. Innovation can lead to new products and services, improved efficiency and increased productivity. It can also help to create jobs and boost economic growth. In this article, our Staff Writer discusses crucial considerations for less developed countries. Challenges There are

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Automating bid submission and evaluation

Getting the Final Leg of SCM Automation Right – Bid Submission and Evaluation

Despite the adoption of automation in supply chain management (SCM) to enhance efficiency and productivity, numerous businesses continue to receive and evaluate bids manually. In fact some companies still have a darkroom dedicated to storing old bid responses, says Director and Business Development Head at Wema Software Solutions in Pretoria, David Gitonga. The aspiration to

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Promoting innovation in Procurement

A New Approach to Public Procurement

Public procurement is a vital component of government operations and plays a crucial role in promoting innovation, supported in the public sector by the development of international regulations and guidelines. Procurement innovation involves the use of innovative techniques and methods in the procurement process to achieve better results and promote efficiency. Our Staff Writer provides

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Career Coaching and Mentorship

Nurturing Success through Career Coaching and Mentorship

In today’s career driven society, getting an edge or a handle on your career often means turning to career coaching and mentorship to help get you on the right track, writes executive coach, leadership & talent strategist and founder / managing director of People Shop in Cape Town, Chantal Kading. The word “career” comes from

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