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The pandemic has caused major disruption to our working lives as quarantines, lockdowns, and self-imposed isolation have forced millions of people around the world to work remotely. The virus has managed to break through cultural and technological barriers that...

Procurement teams and their scope have changed considerably in the past decade into a highly complex function capable of harnessing the talents of the right people with the appropriate skill. Undoubtedly only the businesses with agility and flexibility have been able...

In a recent survey, more than 350 supply chain professionals across 5 continents reported that there is a major (and growing) talent crisis within supply chain. In what is a rapidly evolving function across all industry sectors, this will affect sales and...

Those having been working in or around Procurement for some time has seen the gradual transformation; the ‘best in class’ have moved from a cost reduction function to one that now has the potential to generate a sustainable competitive advantage. Historically, driving...

Getting a seat at the table is industry code for the debate on whether procurement and supply chain managers should have a seat at board level to gain acknowledgement and respect….

External pressures to enhance sustainable sourcing is an ever increasing pressure on businesses, no matter the industry. Customers are demanding ever more environmentally acceptable and sustainable products and suppliers to…

A growing shortage of labour, an explosion in demand from online retailers, and new technological advances; automation seems to be the answer to these three issues that logistics companies face….