Do we need to fundamentally re-imagine what our procurement eco-system looks like? Ian Thompson, Regional Head at Ivalua, thinks so and here is why…
Coronavirus has exposed just how delicate our procurement eco-system really is Read More »
By Stephen Bauld During these difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical to order specific items that are in high demand. This type of situation will often cause a sole-source purchase that needs to be negotiated directly with the different suppliers that have the required products. To ensure that you are not led
COVID-19 drives sole-source purchases Read More »
By Tanya Waksman Does coronavirus (COVID-19) have any effect on the rights and/or obligations of parties in contractual relationships under South African law? Tanya Waksman, of legal advisory firm, Eversheds Sutherland, considers this question in this month’s SmartProcurement.
Is COVID-19 a force majeure event? Read More »
With cost pressures likely to mount up as we recover from COVID-19, mining and manufacturing companies must find alternative methods to reduce total cost of ownership relating to product procurement and product consumption. “A product information management (PIM) system can help”, says Isak Marais, CEO, DigiTeams, which specialises in bespoke digital transformation within the mining,
Post-COVID-19 cost savings in the mining and manufacturing industries Read More »
By Mediacy Mudekwa Just a few months ago, none of us would have imagined that our world would come to a standstill. The very things we have always taken for granted are now nearly impossible to do. Travel, gatherings or even a visit to your favourite restaurant may be many days away. As some governments
Cloud procurement means different things to different people. In this article, Leigh Weimer and Anthony Vieira dispel some of the dominant myths around implementing cloud‑based products to equip you with information for the decision‑making process.
4 cloud procurement myths Read More »
The Business Activity Index of the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey crashed to an all-time low of a mere 5.1 index points in April 2020. The decline means that manufacturing output came to a near standstill during the nationwide lockdown, with almost all respondents reporting a decline in activity compared to the previous month.
PMI sub-components tank: manufacturing during April lockdown at near standstill Read More »
SMME Clinic interviews BEE consultant and specialist Monica Molise, CEO of Thriving Dirang. Molise lets us in on some important differences between black owned and BEE and tells us that being compliant may not be as complicated as we think… For more information email Monica Molise at monica@dirang.co.za
SMME Clinic | BEE vs Black Owned – Session 15 Read More »
