Stop and think for a moment about the incredible power you have as a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, says green supply chain guru, Lorraine Jenks. Speaking to SmartProcurementNews, she asks you to consider the real ramifications of your capacity to be a sustainable supply chain influencer: You have the power to refuse to source […]
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Procurement strategy must be aligned to business strategy, says Dirk Karl, Group Executive: Chief Procurement Officer & Member of the Board, Global Sourcing Company (GSC), The MTN Group a valued African brand in telecommunications. He told delegates at the Smart Procurement World Indaba 2022 that two of MTN’s core business strategies are localisation and ESG
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Sustainable procurement involves incorporating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into procurement processes and policies, Matjale Matsaung, Global Sustainable Procurement Expert & Managing Director, Sechaba Bauen, told delegates at the Smart Procurement World Indaba 2022. The aim is to ensure that business with suppliers is conducted in a manner that aligns with corporate social responsibility
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SmartProcurementWorld congratulates the Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) on its third birthday this month, and on the substantial impact it has made on the industry in its short existence. SPP is an international bottom-up and non-profit organisation for procurement practitioners, academics and professionals, creating and growing knowledge on responsible sourcing practices and empowering people in procurement.
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SmartProcurement News speaks to Australia-based Head of Procurement & Shared Services at SA (South Australia) Power Networks and President of the Energy Procurement Supply Association (EPSA), Charlie Hollis, about a range of current energy procurement challenges – from rising costs to net zero targets and changing legislation. With South Africa’s government having committed to a
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Procurement specialists are talking about a new book in their industry, written by author and thought leader on procurement, sustainability and governance, Sanjay Kumar, which many say was a long time in coming. It will most certainly be of interest to South African procurement professionals who are particularly challenged by the increasing focus on sustainable
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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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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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