Strategic agility is the way forward, and South African organisations need to follow suit without delay, especially when gearing their supply chains, if they want to be around for the up turn, industry experts tell SmartProcurement. “Supply chains interact with many elements of risk. Agility is linked to risk,” says Douglas Kent, President of eKNOWtion, […]
Strategic agility in Supply Chains – risk and foxes Read More »
When considering the procurement of capital goods it is important to take a step back and consider the context. “Capital goods generally have a long lifespan and thus it is necessary to consider this implication when acquiring them. Failure to do so could result in the cost of the goods removing the benefit of savings
Capex and Opex – It is not about price, it is about cost Read More »
In response to ANC President Jacob Zuma’s statement that the government tendering process should return to the old tender board system, SmartProcurement and independent experts are clear that this move will hamper service delivery, negate progress made in public sector procurement and still not be a foolproof mechanism to prevent fraud. Individual accountability within the
Zuma tender solution will hamper service delivery. Accountability the answer Read More »
At present there seems to be two schools of thought regarding the impact that the global economic recession is having in South Africa. People are either sure it is real and are dramatic in their response, or they are pragmatic in a perception of resilience through non-exposure. The recession is real. For the average housewife
The toughening economic climate – A ‘call-to-arms’ for the procurement function Read More »
How to effectively conduct Tendering and Bidding processes in line with World Class Practices in both the Public and Private Sector is the theme of the Tendering Best Practices and Effective Implementation of the Bidding Process – Conference to be held on 29-30 July 2009. SmartProcurement is calling for papers from interested (and even afflicted
In South Africa large amounts of money are presently being spent through the public sector, especially on commodities such as infrastructure. “Procurement for these projects is a key function, the integrity of which can mean the difference between millions saved or wasted, time commitments met or missed, and social development requirement compliance or non-compliance. Traditionally,
Taming Project Procurement: Better the Devil you Know than the One you Don’t… Read More »
The Challenges The supply chain skills challenge is experienced across the supply chain profession and well understood in all sectors of the economy. In South Africa especially, we recognise that there are some significant problems. Unfortunately, too much debate (and whining), and too little action, dramatically reduces our chances of success… To understand the challenges
Supply Chain Education – South African Challenges and Opportunities Read More »
Many procurement organisations have embarked on Strategic Sourcing in recent years, with mixed successes. “A lack of focus on the integration of the overall value chain has allowed sceptics to minimise the value of new generation procurement approaches. Cobus Rossouw, Managing Director of Volition Consulting Services, told SmartProcurement.”The way forward requires appropriate focus… …on the
Rigorous Process Focus Required for Effective Strategic Sourcing Read More »
Imperial Logistics and Volition Consulting Services (Volition) announced that Imperial Logistics will acquire 50% of Volition with effect from 1 July 2008, subject to approval from the Competitions Authority. Imperial Logistics and Volition will aim to improve their service offering whilst further increasing their footprint in the logistics and supply chain industry. “We are excited
Imperial Logistics Acquires 50% of supply chain consultancy Volition Read More »
A food business is only as good as its supply chain’s consistent ability to deliver the best produce at the best price. But what makes a good supplier and where and how do you find them? Factors such as pricing, reliability, credit arrangements and the stability of the supply company all play a huge role
Finding and working with Suppliers in the food business where risk is rife Read More »
