Suppliers in control – what’s next for procurement?
“Given the disruption of the global economy, it’s become a suppliers’ market – and they’re not...
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Category: SRM Supplier Relationship Management
Understanding and managing IT vendor relationships: do they matter?
By Tiran Gunarathna, Senior IT Category Lead, Infosys Business Process Management; andSriKrishna Koneru, AVP – Strategic Business Practice Head, Sourcing and Procurement, Infosys Business Process Management We often hear...
Read More4 reasons to be excited about the future of supply chain technology
By Vijay Pandiarajan, Director: Product Management, IBM Sterling What is next in supply chain systems? There is plenty to be excited about…First-generation supply chains were good at automating and optimising processes....
Read MoreSMME clinic | Pandemic proof your business – part 1
Smart Procurement World and its partners are joining forces to share insights and to help SMMEs during this challenging time. #BetterTogether
Read MoreSMME clinic | Pandemic proof your business – part 2
Elmarie Goosen flips things around and interviews Smart Procurement COO, Debbie Tagg on how Smart Procurement itself is addressing the pandemic and supporting small business. #BetterTogether
Read MoreHow to partner with SMEs for success
By Rebecca Ellinor Tyler Small businesses are the engine room of an economy, providing jobs and fresh ideas. Here’s how to ensure that your business is SME-friendly… Join us at Smart Procurement World for a session...
Read MoreHow procurement can change the world
By Rod Robinson, Founder and CEO, ConnXus When I graduated from Wharton in 1995 and decided to pursue a career in management consulting at AT Kearney, I had grand visions of being assigned to an engagement helping one of our...
Read MoreHow to build superior supplier relationships like Honda
Much has been said about Japanese automakers and their ability to build close ties with their suppliers. However, in times in which the gap between strategic suppliers and all others is becoming even bigger, and strategic...
Read MoreHow to conduct a supplier review: a case study
By Francis Churchill In 2017, Vitality, a UK health insurance firm, decided to do a 360-degree review of its supply chain. The firm, part of Discovery Limited, had recently restructured and rebranded, and wanted to have a clear...
Read More‘ESD programmes not relevant and funding remains a problem’ say entrepreneurs
The SEED Engine is currently running its annual The Real State of Entrepreneurship Survey. In 2018, more than 1 500 entrepreneurs participated in the survey. The survey findings were enlightening, but not unexpected: enterprise...
Read More10 things that I have learnt about mentoring Anzisha fellows
Procurement and supply chain professionals have such a broad range of skills and cross-functional business knowledge that it makes us all ideal mentors. Mentors share their professional knowledge/experiences and act as positive...
Read MoreHow to spot supplier risk in communication
Communication is a critical component of any business and is no less crucial in supplier relationships. When your company has great communication with its suppliers, it can be like adding another department to your organisation....
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