One significant factor that can impact an organisation’s ability to attract and retain top talent is the length of the recruitment process, writes Talent Manager at Pretoria-based supply chain recruitment specialist company, Planned Talent, Megan Rogers. Throughout my career as a recruiter, I have seen many of my clients lose top talent due to a […]
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Trust, reputation and a unique value proposition. These are often touted as the hallmarks of brand equity. In this article, executive coach, leadership & talent strategist, and founder / managing director of People Shop in Cape Town, Chantal Kading, seeks to elucidate some of the strategies professionals use to build their equity. As a strategy
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Senior Group Category Manager at Endeavour Mining in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Balla Niambele, MBA, examines how mining can underpin the development of sustainable industries in West Africa, placing emphasis on the significance of local content and procurement, and the challenges and opportunities that come with these. West Africa’s economic growth and development have long been
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It is “imperative” that procurement is at the heart of AI adoption, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has warned in a report published earlier this year. Unpacking the report here, is reporter with Supply Management magazine at Haymarket Business Media, Will Phillips, MA. Procurement is a “key enabler” in the adoption of artificial intelligence, and
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Jan-Henner Theissen, founder and managing director of procurement advisory firm, targetP! in Berlin, writes here about Supply Chain Risk Management, specifically, anticipating and preventing risks in your supply chain and creating a competitive advantage for your company. Contract management has evolved substantially since vendor management first started and now it is a fully-working part
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in procurement is growing in popularity due to the advancements in technology, writes Karen Bonifacio, SEO Specialist/ Content Writer at Procurement Tactics, in Utrecht, Netherlands. In this article, she answers key questions: what is AI and how does it change the procurement industry? Artificial intelligence is integrated into every device that is
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Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) is a new procurement method that is gaining popularity in Africa. Here, COO of Commerce Edge in Johannesburg, Debbie Tagg, unpacks the concept and the advantages it brings. PCP involves a phased approach where several companies are invited to compete for a contract to carry out research and development activities to develop
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Fostering innovation in the sourcing stage in Africa is essential for the continent’s economic development. Innovation can lead to new products and services, improved efficiency and increased productivity. It can also help to create jobs and boost economic growth. In this article, our Staff Writer discusses crucial considerations for less developed countries. Challenges There are
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Despite the adoption of automation in supply chain management (SCM) to enhance efficiency and productivity, numerous businesses continue to receive and evaluate bids manually. In fact some companies still have a darkroom dedicated to storing old bid responses, says Director and Business Development Head at Wema Software Solutions in Pretoria, David Gitonga. The aspiration to
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Public procurement is a vital component of government operations and plays a crucial role in promoting innovation, supported in the public sector by the development of international regulations and guidelines. Procurement innovation involves the use of innovative techniques and methods in the procurement process to achieve better results and promote efficiency. Our Staff Writer provides
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