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The Strategic Power of Trust in Supplier Relationships

16 Jun 25

When trust is embedded in a relationship, the supplier becomes a strategic ally rather than a liability. Issues get raised earlier. Information flows more freely. Suppliers become more willing to invest time, resources and ideas into solving s ...
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16 Jun 25

Quarterly Business Reviews: Useful but not SRM

Quarterly Business Reviews are everywhere in procurement, but too often they’re mistaken for full-blown SRM. This article breaks down why QBRs aren’t enough, where they fit within a proper supplier governance model, and how to make ...
11 Jun 25

Supplier Relationship Management's Role in Achieving Sustainability Targets

Sustainability goals don’t live in your procurement policy, they live in your supplier relationships. Alan Day explores why SRM is the missing link between corporate ESG ambition and real-world delivery. From Scope 3 emissions to et ...
27 May 25

Why New Zealand Grocers Should Take Supplier Management Seriously

With the NZ Grocery Code of Conduct now in force, compliance is no longer optional. But smart retailers aren’t stopping there. This blog explores how SRM can turn regulatory pressure into competitive advantage, reducing risk, improving s ...
28 Apr 25

The Workforce You Forgot to Manage

The extended workforce isn’t just support, it’s a strategic risk and a competitive advantage. Companies that manage it well are outperforming their peers by more than double on customer satisfaction and financial goals. Yet too m ...
10 Apr 25

Tariffs & Trade: Why Strong Supplier Relationships Matter More Than Ever

The tariffs implemented under the Trump administration, are creating uncertainty and turmoil in global markets, impacting supply chains and increasing costs. This volatility and unpredictability of trade policies is forcing businesses to rethi ...
22 Jan 25

Health NZ's IT Failures: A Case for Better Supplier Management

Recent IT setbacks at Auckland Hospital, including appointment delays and data errors, highlight deeper issues within Health New Zealand’s digital strategy. Beyond funding constraints, poor Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and over ...
 

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2020 Global SRM Research Report - Supplier Management at Speed.

Now in its 12th year, this year we have seen an increase of 29% in the number of companies responding compared to 2019. In addition, the proportion of respondents at CPO/EVP level or equivalent has increased to over 50%. Learn how now, more than ever before, procurement has the opportunity to make the case for SRM to ensure organisations don’t just survive but thrive.

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