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Real Relationships Really Matter
It doesn’t matter what technology your organisation adopts, or what digital transformation you endure; procurement relationships will always be essential for success. At the Big Ideas Summit 2017, we once again challenged our thought leaders to share their Big Ideas for the future of procurement. Chris Cliffe discussed why relationships really matter. The world around … Continue reading Real Relationships Really Matter
Do You Belong to a Procurement Dream Team?
The age of workforce 4.0 is fast-approaching. Have you ensured you’ve got a dream team in place to help you navigate your way through the rapid changes ? Register as an online delegate for the London Big Ideas Summit 2017 here. So. Here’s the scenario. After years of effort, elevating the role of procurement and complaining that … Continue reading Do You Belong to a Procurement Dream Team?
Supplier Engagement – The Advent Calendar Challenge
This Christmas, why not turn your advent calendar into a supplier engagement challenge? Sorry, there’s no chocolate involved… An idea came to me during a recent commute. With the shopping days to Christmas rapidly counting down and as we start to look forward to the season’s festivities, I thought about my son’s advent calendar and … Continue reading Supplier Engagement – The Advent Calendar Challenge
Brexit: Reflections of a Procurement Professional
In the cold light of day, and after a weekend’s reflection, a procurement professional reflects on the implications of the Brexit. Following my pre-referendum thoughts on supply chain trade and the EU, I was looking forward to the event itself. A severe weather occurrence, disrupted travel during a six hour journey from Guildford to Norwich, … Continue reading Brexit: Reflections of a Procurement Professional