When we start focusing on Procurement effectiveness things start to fall into place. Too many Procurement functions give overriding focus to the numbers, an understandable trait given that we operate in a numbers-driven commercial world. Even in organizations with...
The prior global recession and several other critical business factors have put Procurement in the spotlight in recent years. Natural disasters, health epidemics and geopolitical and socioeconomic developments, which create mammoth disruptions or supply chain risks,...
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...
Leading organizations that remain successful and deliver superior financial performance recognize the power of effective purchasing. They invest in boosting their Procurement capability to sustain competitive advantage. But these organizations form a small minority....
In my earlier article on enhancing Procurement effectiveness, I highlighted why savvy organizations invest great efforts in boosting their Procurement Mojo®. I reiterate some pertinent key points below: FACT: Organizations with leading Procurement capability are in...
