3 March 2010

Strategic leveraging of public procurement critical to success of industrial policy

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The latest Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) has slated current public procurement for “not delivering adequately on either value-for-money or key industrial objectives.” The plan calls for a reform of public procurement legislation, regulation and practices that result in “ad hoc” rather than strategic purchases. It details how the Government’s R846-billion infrastructure spend over the […]

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MTN embarks on far reaching procurement education drive

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Leading cellular network provider MTN, has embarked on a 3-year programme to elevate the status of its procurement organisation across the group by ensuring that all its company procurement practitioners achieve an internationally recognised procurement qualification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). The programme will be delivered by leading procurement education and

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New Procurement Credentials Registered with SAQA

SRM: How not to bite the hand that you feed

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The financial meltdown and global economic downturn has put tremendous pressure on suppliers. This, in turn, has strained client / supplier relationships as clients rightfully expect continued supply and service levels while suppliers may be struggling to ensure continuity. The saying goes “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you” but experienced procurement people know that

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Comment: Draft preferential procurement regulations’ effect on currently exempt SOEs

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Ashney Chetty, Manager of Policy and Governance at Transnet, and her group offer the following commentary on the draft Preferential Procurement Regulations (“the Regulations”) to SmartProcurement readers. It will focus on the impact and effects of the Regulations upon SOEs that are currently exempted from the PPPFA. “It is commendable that National Treasury has decided

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Leadership Profile: Alta Spence of Waco Africa

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This month SmartProcurement profiles Alta Spence from Waco Africa. Full name? Alta Spence. Position? Chief Procurement Officer. Your organisations’ procurement spend? R2-Billion a year. Who does P & SM report to? Financial Director. Private sector OR Public sector? Private Sector. Core business activity of the enterprise? Forming, Shoring, Scaffolding, Modular and re-locatable buildings and portable

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CIPS Southern Africa becomes representative body for Procurement and Supply Management

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It is a reality. A successful four-year affiliation between IPSA and CIPS has finally paid-off. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Southern Africa (CIPS SA) is now the official representative body for the Procurement profession in South Africa. CIPS SA takes over the reins from Institute of Purchasing and Supply South Africa (IPSA), with

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Negotiating for the ‘best fit’

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Several questions arise when it comes to negotiating. As one goes into a negotiation, there is one striking question that one needs to ask oneself: “Is the price the only subject for negotiation?” The fourth article in SmartProcurement’s World-Class Procurement Practice series will discuss the need for Procurement professionals to not only limit their negotiations

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Do CPOs have a Duty of Care?

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Buying and Procurement personnel comprise a significant chunk of annual international business commuters, which begs the question: are their respective organisations ensuring that they enjoy the same level of safety during their journeys as they do at the office? The legal principle that applies is that every employee is entitled to health, safety, security and

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Just how much is your organisation actually paying for print?

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The procurement of print is much more complex than one might think. It requires expertise across several fronts. In its report titled ‘Category Expenditure Management: Print and Print Services’, the Aberdeen Group summed it up succinctly. A South African company, POINT claims proven savings in excess of 30% in this area.. “Print involves both the

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