At early stages of my career and even now I have tried to utilise every chance I get to interact with senior managers, learn from their experiences. And get hands-on support from them where possible and use them as my supply chain coach. No matter whether your supply chain career is at beginners level, a […]
5 reasons why you should engage with a supply chain coach Read More »
Changing jobs or even organisations can be daunting. Managing the change is a strategic process requiring a strong sense of visionary leadership, a clear picture of the objective and reasons and a strong process of communication and involvement. Sanet Shepperson, a Procurement Executive at Cell C, provides a ‘play book’ on how to walk in,
What to do in your first 90 days leading a procurement division Read More »
Many people think about their career goals only when they start looking for a new job, or at their annual appraisal, but ongoing career planning and management is vital for any procurement professional. Nicky Taberner, Director at Hays Procurement & Supply Chain, gives her top tips for keeping your procurement career on track.
9 tips to keep your procurement career on track Read More »
Procurement job openings are on the rise and, as organisations squabble over the best talent, it is important to make sure you are doing the right things to attract the crowd you want! Recent studies revealed that the number of advertised procurement and supply chain roles increase by 22% each year, demonstrating a huge
6 Ways to attract and retain procurement talent Read More »
Universities need to do more to understand the changing business environment to produce graduates that will best serve in the supply chain industry. Many graduates are not making a valuable contribution to the industry because of a lack of proper practical integration by universities, said Prof. Johan Du Plessis, Managing Director of Logistics International
Universities fail to support supply chain management Read More »
South Africa will in October open its first stock exchange devoted to assisting small-business operators. The exchanges will be set up in Gauteng’s Johannesburg and Pretoria, focusing on residential townships and serving mostly black South Africans, reported iol Business News in September. Residents will be able to trade shares in local businesses, providing an alternative
SA’s first SMME stock exchange Read More »
As the second day of Smart Procurement World conference unfolds, more than 1000 visitors have come through to equip themselves with knowledge about procurement, supply chain, enterprise development and how to support Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME). “Google can give you so much, but by attending this conference, I am hoping to find
Visitors and exhibitors flock to the Smart Procurement World conference Read More »
The procurement function is at an inflection point. At many leading companies, the role of procurement has been transformed in profound ways that make the procurement organization a linchpin of enterprise strategy. Meanwhile, many procurement groups continue to struggle for influence – in large part because they remain trapped by paradigms that, while still
Reinventing procurement: 5 ways to turn crises into prospects using supply chain levers Read More »
Gauteng Provincial Treasury will assist suppliers and small businesses to register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) next week at SmartProcurementWorld. On 14 September 2016, Treasury will be available at The Absa Enterprise Supplier Development Expo Open Day, co-hosted at Smart Procurement World. A key feature of the CSD is that government procurement officials
Absa bank, in partnership with the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, launched a business skills programme in June 2016 to equip small suppliers with the necessary skills and knowledge to grow and sustain their businesses. The two-day programme aims to reach at least 1 000 small suppliers and, will run across the province
