The world continues to suffer from the disease of corruption. The Corruption Perceptions Index 2010 just published by Transparency International (TI) last week measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption in 178 countries in the world. The Index scores countries on a scale of zero to 10, with 0 indicating high levels of corruption […]
South Africa still hanging in there on the corruption index Read More »
Aside from the ‘obviously disrupted’, namely the oil industry, when you analyse the effect that electric vehicles (EVs) will have on the extended automotive supply chain, it is probably in the interest of 50% of these suppliers that electric cars do not become widely adopted, writes Bernie van Niekerk, Publishing Editor of SmartProcurement and CEO
Electric vehicle could spell the end of large portions of the auto supply chain Read More »
Manufacturers, distributors and retailers will waste some $415 billion (R2 905-billion) this year overspending on transportation, technology & telecommunications and energy, US expenditure management consultancy NPI revealed in September. NPI’s research found that poor visibility in benchmarks for pricing, terms and cost-to-serve will contribute to overspending in 2010. The research is based on trends in
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The report discusses the lack of transparency and accountability in the mega-event’s decision-making and pays particular attention to the tendering practices employed and the effectiveness of South Africa’s existing regulatory framework. Stadia The report explores irregularities surrounding the contracts for Soccer City and introduces evidence of how City of Johannesburg has effectively ceded the
World Cup purchasing irregularities exposed – Download Report Read More »
South African organisations could soon be sourcing more goods from southern hemisphere countries, taking advantage of the south’s trade possibilities during Europe’s economic crisis. South Africa could increase its commercial ties with countries such as Brazil at the expense of trade with traditional partners such as the European Union (EU), said trade and industry minister
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The need for focused skills development that enables South Africa to increase its competitiveness is critical, Deon Greyling, managing director of BTS South Africa, tells SmartProcurement. However, organizations need to invest not only in the development of skills in general, but the skills that develop their specific competitive advantage in the South African and global
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The seasonally adjusted Kagiso PMI experienced a third consecutive decline during May, falling by another 4.1 index points to reach 51.1. The Kagiso website reports that while the level of the index continues to indicate that the factory sector is expanding, the latest reading is the most declined since November 2009 and suggests that the
Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) experienced a third consecutive decline during May Read More »
The Institute of Operations Management (IOM) in the United Kingdom has added IOM Africa to its growing regional network, under the presidency of SmartProcurement editorial board member Douglas Boateng. Through the IOM Africa Region, operations and supply chain management professionals throughout Africa will benefit from the increased availability of world class and practical education, training
Africa gearing up for supply chain productivity and operational improvements Read More »
Eskom’s huge procurement programme has great potential to stimulate local industry, however, the state-owned utility has warned that this comes at a price – higher electricity tariffs. The cost of procuring locally for the utility’s power station building programme has been increased by among other things the high cost of local inputs such as steel,
Eskom – Buying local may mean higher tariffs Read More »
Government is ushering in a new benchmark for recognising the qualifications of Procurement and Supply Chain practitioners in the public sector in South Africa.
Professionalising SCM in Government Read More »
