African nations are at an extraordinary place on the world stage right now. If the current momentum in change and technology adoption continues, that long-awaited “global superpower” status will materialise faster than anyone expected. This was the observation of Toby Sparrow, CEO of Dooka, and one of the key speakers at the SmartProcurement 2022 IT […]
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It is always a good thing to know what makes your opposite number tick. In this article, Matjale Matsaung, Pretoria-based Head of Procurement and Contracting for GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini, explains the experience of small suppliers doing business with big corporate buyers, and what can be done for their mutual benefit. SmartProcurement would
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In last month’s SmartProcurement newsletter, contributor Sheldon Mydat, Founder and CEO of Suppeco, pointed out examples of legislation being passed or planned by many countries across the world to deal with a lack of transparency and ethical practices, and the dire need for sustainable supply chains to address the real risks threatening human rights and
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UK-based Peter Smith, Managing Director at Procurement Excellence Ltd. reports that “unfortunately, my invite to this week’s World Economic Forum from Obama, Bill, and my other billionaire / political leader friends did not materialise.” But he did get invited to tune in virtually to a panel discussion held at Davos with Yunus Social Business (YSB),
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Ecovadis – global leader in sustainability ratings and enterprise solutions, sponsors of Smart Procurement World’s first Sustainability Summit Africa in 2022, as well as the next event on 10 May 2023 – provides this reality check on the biodiversity crisis that affects all businesses and urgently requires their decision to be part of the solution.
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The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 52.2 index points in June from 54.8 in May. However, the headline PMI masks a worrying deterioration in demand and activity during the month. The business activity index signalled a contraction in output for a third consecutive month. Indeed, the average level for the second
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In the face of ongoing and unprecedented disruption, supply chains are increasingly vulnerable to a wide range of sustainability risks that, if not managed effectively, can expose your company to increased operational costs, significant financial penalties and long-term reputational damage. In this article – supplied by Ecovadis, sponsors of SmartProcurementWorld’s 2022 Sustainability Summit Africa 2022
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Public procurement is promoted as “potentially one of the most important areas for environmental improvement,” a key point in SmartProcurementWorld’s Sustainability Africa 2021 Summit Report, and a sentiment supported by the International Institute for Sustainable Development The Institute believes that “Public procurement is a powerful tool for driving markets towards more sustainable production patterns, and
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“Procurement has an opportunity, indeed an imperative, to transform from an enabler of cost reduction to a creator of sustainable competitive advantage,” said McKinsey in its 2019 article, Shifting the Dial in Procurement. And the ante for procurement has since only shifted up, according to Sheldon Mydat, Founder and CEO of Suppeco, in the first
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LOCAL CONTENT – AFRICA (Part 2) “It is important to understand what motivates countries such as South Africa to design and implement local content policies. The rationale behind these policies is linked to economic and sociopolitical considerations,” multi-award winning global entrepreneur and strategist, Prof Dr Tal Edgars, tells SmartProcurement in the second part of his
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