It is not surprising that today many believe that public sector supply chain management is a new thing and that its advent has brought about challenges. While it is true that the world of supply chain management has evolved a great deal, 1994 was not a quantum leap that brought about the new South African […]
Is SA’s public procurement mature enough to grow the country’s SMMES? Read More »
It is South Africa’s equivalent to the proverbial $640 Pentagon toilet seat — a paper binding machine that the government buys from its suppliers for the rand equivalent of almost $2,000, about 13 times what it should cost. Chief Procurement Officer Kenneth Brown cited the binding machine as an example of the massive waste that
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From left to right: SmartProcurement’s Debbie Tagg, Miss SA Ntandoyenkosi Kunene, Absa ED’s Thabo Makama Delegates, SMMEs and visitors were in for a surprise when the current Miss South Africa Ntandoyenkosi Kunene cut the ribbon and formally opened the ED Expo at the end of the conference’s first day.The second session of the second day
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The developmental nature of ‘transformation’ becomes a complex process when we consider the overwhelming commitment within supply chains to receiving high-level quality, consistent delivery and cost effectiveness. Such a commitment leads organisations to carefully evaluate the risks versus the benefits when implementing their ESD strategies. However, only from the vantage of a holistic overview
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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
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As Smart Procurement World marks its 10th anniversary, the Gauteng conference underway at Gallagher Convention Centre has drawn on its opening morning more than 1 000 delegates, speakers and exhibitors. The conference kicked off with some entertainment from the famous puppet comedian, Chester Missing highlighting side-splitting commentary on South African current affairs. Join us
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Almost a third of UK retailers are considering changing suppliers and 28% are thinking about sourcing from different countries following Brexit, according to a report.
Brexit – 28%of UK retailers considering sourcing from different countries Read More »
Measured according to different dimensions of supply chain risk, South Africa was ranked 42nd out of 130 measured countries and territories in 2016. Insurer FM Global’s Resilience Index ranks countries most and least exposed to different dimensions of supply chain risk, having measured their resilience to supply chain disruptions. The survey data examines nine
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Absa aims to raise more than a billion rand to support emerging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, and later across various markets where it has operations. This is part of the bank’s ‘Shared Growth’ initiative announced earlier in July 2016, through which the bank aims to use its assets and resources
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The U.K.’s decision to leave the E.U. roiled markets, pummeling the pound and sending commodities linked to economic growth into a slump. As the dust clears and organisations begin to consider the long, uncertain road ahead, what are the top six implications for procurement and supply chain organisations?
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