As a CEO, you’re naturally juggling a number of hats, responsibilities and pressures, so the last thing you need to be faced with is a poorly performing Procurement function. So if cost control is keeping you awake at night, perhaps it’s time to consider how effective...
My interview with Apna Supply Chain Weekly touching on several topics, including the concept of ‘mojo’ applied to Procurement success; why people issues are paramount; supplier management; effective Procurement organisations; and getting procurement right in emerging...
Smart organizations invest efforts to enhance their Procurement effectiveness because they recognize the immense financial benefits and competitive advantage it brings. But such “Procurement pioneers” are in the minority. Sadly, but in truth, majority of Procurement...
I was interviewed by A-Speakers for a feature on their website. An unusual mix of questions, covering speaking engagements, inspiring audiences, organizational effectiveness, career growth, and Africa. Two questions in particular stood out for me: What type of...
A very interesting post, Guy, and quite relevant to the debate on boosting Procurement’s capability and raising its profile. The comments by others on corporate management appreciating Procurement’s value-add and Procurement, itself, being proactive are useful points....
