A number of current issues in procurement will affect every professional, according to a new book, Procurement at a Crossroads: Career-Impacting Insights into a Rapidly Changing Industry. As authors Kelly Barner and Jon Hansen see it, the choices individuals make today will determine the direction of their careers and the future of procurement itself.
Will procurement continue to exist in its current form? – New book Read More »
Wouldn’t it be great to lower the costs associated with preferential procurement? The unfortunate truth is however, that the total life costs associated with engaging historically disadvantaged suppliers are often unexpectedly higher than engaging in business as usual. With existing and looming charter obligations, preferential procurement has become a strategic imperative and organisations need
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South Africa currently faces many problems and government must stop applying quick fixes and actually investigate the root of the problem and address it. This was the consensus at a Smart Procurement World Western Cape panel discussion. “PPPFA must not fall, but the principles of 80/20 and 90/10 must fall, simply because the framework
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Lobbying organisations promoting black empowerment are calling for the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) to be repealed because it places too much emphasis on price. The Progressive Professionals Forum (PPF), which lobbies to address socio-economic disparities and promote broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE), says the law prioritises competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
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From black economic empowerment fronting to extending gifts for officials, doing business with municipalities is still far from easy, despite the best of intentions. A non-governmental organisation, EthicsSA, has landed a helping hand and has produced a 30-page handbook with guidelines on providing services to local government. The booklet covers rules for businesses vying
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PepsiCo’s decision to close down its marketing procurement department in order to become more “efficient and effective” will not become an industry trend, according to two thirds of professionals surveyed by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) in the US. Food and drink maker PepsiCO closed down its centralised marketing procurement department, which had
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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
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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
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To curb “unsound” procurement practices that are “slowing down” Zimbabwe’s economic growth a new Procurement Bill would be drafted and tabled in Parliament before the end of the year, President Robert Mugabe announced in his State of the Nation address. The Bill will incorporate COMESA procurement guidelines which emphasise devolution of power to award
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Imperial has won nine prestigious awards at the 27th annual Logistics Achiever Awards, which recognise supply chain and logistics excellence. The group’s achievements at this year’s event included a coveted Platinum Award, two Gold Awards and four Silver Awards, as well as two “Enviro Awards” for its efforts to green Southern African supply chains.
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