BEE Archives - Page 3 of 11 - Smart Procurement

e-Procurement powers supply of Flowers through local suppliers

Leave a Comment / BEE, e-Procurement, Preferential Procurement, Technology / Editor

An e-Procurement platform that connects sellers of flowers with purchasers through a number of unique and interesting features and capabilities has been launched by SA Florist. “World-class technology aside; at the core of the business is the relentless pursuit of community upliftment, championing the underdog and providing artisans with equal access to customers that they would […]

e-Procurement powers supply of Flowers through local suppliers Read More »

Using local government’s R340bn spend to develop suppliers to increase service

Leave a Comment / BEE, Enterprise Development, Procurement Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Partnerships, Supply Chain Management SCM / Editor

When local government is judged, the public evaluates the functioning of sanitation, water, collection of waste, traffic lights, solid waste and cleanliness, as those are the fundamental issues a local government ought to do. However, behind the scenes, an area receiving a great deal of municipal attention is the need to develop the capability

Using local government’s R340bn spend to develop suppliers to increase service Read More »

Funding models for developing SMMEs – Part 2

Leave a Comment / BEE, Enterprise Development, Preferential Procurement, Supplier Management / Editor

Last month, we started the conversation about the invaluable role that entrepreneurs and SMMEs play in positively impacting families, communities and economies. We also highlighted the need for corporates to become good citizens by contributing to a sustainable SMME sector, and partnering with SMMEs and diversifying their supply chain. “This month we’re looking at funding

Funding models for developing SMMEs – Part 2 Read More »

Transformation – the conversation SA is NOT having…

Leave a Comment / BEE, Education, Enterprise Development / Editor

Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) exists purely to push South Africa forward in its transformation. More and more incubators of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have come to the fore since the inception of B-BBEE, however, despite developing a strong SME sector, progress in terms of SME development remains moderate. Part of the reason

Transformation – the conversation SA is NOT having… Read More »

BEE is not procurement’s mandate

Only empowering suppliers will get you procurement points

BEE scorecard calculator measures transformation progress

Department of Economic Development’s R650-million procurement expenditure to boost township economy

Leave a Comment / BEE, Contract Management, Procurement Strategy, Project Management / Editor

The Department of Economic Development (DED) is finalising a partnership that will pump R650-million procurement expenditure into various townships across Gauteng, said Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Lebogang Maile. The partnership is spearheaded by retailer MassMart and will see the establishment of 500 retail shops within Gauteng townships. The

Department of Economic Development’s R650-million procurement expenditure to boost township economy Read More »

Unwelcome side effects of the DTI’s new B-BBEE codes

Leave a Comment / BEE, Preferential Procurement / Editor

When it became obvious that not all of the sectors with specific scorecards were likely to have gazetted their new amended scorecards by 1 May 2015, the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) issued a notice extending their particular deadline to 30 October 2015. The unintended side effect of this notice has left black-owned companies

Unwelcome side effects of the DTI’s new B-BBEE codes Read More »

The role of procurement – Reviewing the latest BEE Codes

Leave a Comment / BEE, Education, Procurement Strategy, Procurement Training / Editor

The role of procurement, much like finance, has fundamentally changed in organisations operating in the market today. The subtle, but significant nuances that underpin the changes in legislation and policy relating to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) and localisation, as captured within the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP 7) and, more recently, the Agricultural

The role of procurement – Reviewing the latest BEE Codes Read More »

BEE