Procurement capability in most organizations is hampered because purchasing decisions are beset by organizational challenges and “soft” issues. In this extract from Sigi Osagie’s new book Procurement Mojo, he discusses why Procurement still has no de facto seat in the...
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...
Webster defines mojo as “a power that may seem magical and that allows someone to be very effective and successful.” A new book on procurement asserts that is precisely what’s holding so many procurement organizations back from realizing their full potential. John...
A very informative piece, Jimmy! Your comments appropriately strike a good balance between the, sometimes conflicting, factors impacting the centralization vs. decentralization question. I agree entirely that it is no longer a clear-cut choice, especially considering...
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...
