Supplier information management can be a tedious, time consuming process for both suppliers and procurement organisations.
IBM’s approach to using blockchain for supplier information management Read More »
Forward thinking business leaders are exploring how procurement can bring new opportunities for growth, as they become increasingly aware of the huge potential that exists in the upstream supply base.
Procurement as a growth engine Read More »
As we conclude the third and final day of presentations, discussions and networking at Procurement Leaders’ IN:IN – Resilient supplier networks event, we reflect on three key take-aways from this virtual event.
Identifying risk and driving resilience Read More »
Day two of Innovation: In virtual event carried over the momentum from day one of the event with a variety of great speakers who touched on several important themes pertaining to procurement’s role in establishing resilience.
Driving resiliency through action Read More »
A potential competitive advantage, resiliency is a growth driver that is becoming a critical capability for organisations. Through the events of the past fourteen months supplier risk has become part of board level discussions, and after all of procurement’s efforts throughout these events, CPOs now have a clear case for why they should be central to any resiliency effort.
Procurement’s role in establishing resilient supplier networks Read More »
A pharmaceutical giant wanted to explore opportunities for replacing one of its longstanding suppliers. Until 2018, it had been using the same two advertising agencies for 25 years, seeing it as a good way to keep costs down.
Pharmaceutical giant manages little disruption with big supplier switch Read More »
15 of the most progressive Chief Procurement Officers from both Australia and New Zealand, explored the issue of risk management in the future of the procurement function during a virtual roundtable hosted by Procurement Leaders.
Invest in your process and tools for risk Read More »
Managing change from a people perspective is one of the most critical aspects to get right when rolling out digital transformation projects. Regardless of how sophisticated or cutting edge a new technology tool is, it will fail to make the desired impact if its intended users – whether staff or suppliers – are not engaged.
How Rolls-Royce uses behavioural science to manage digital change Read More »
With government-imposed lockdowns still in place in most regions around the world, business travel continues to be significantly reduced in the first quarter of 2021. Although more and more employees are ‘zoom-fatigued’ and eagerly packing their suitcases, the reality is that most companies are in no rush to pick up business travel.
Ready for the return to business travel? Not so fast. Read More »
The procurement leadership team at Uniper, an international energy business, has started to use Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to improve the efficiency of their procurement operations.
Rise of the machines: Uniper turn to Robotic Process Automation Read More »
