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Balancing Procurement with a Sales Maverick Mindset

11 Dec 24

Balancing procurement with a sales maverick mindset highlights the value of collaboration between sales and procurement, blending sales' customer-centric agility with procurement's operational efficiency. By adopting adaptable, relatio ...
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28 Nov 24

RFP Pitfalls: Why Supplier Collaboration Starts with Respect

Procurement teams expect collaboration and innovation from suppliers, yet poor treatment during the RFP process often undermines trust and long-term relationships. Explore the hidden costs of mistreatment and practical steps to ensure your org ...
23 Jul 24

Transforming Supplier Management Culture: Lessons from eBay's Misconduct

Implementing supplier management involves more than creating processes, policies, or procedures. The real challenge lies in transforming an organisation's culture and behaviour from treating suppliers as mere third parties to viewing them ...
2 May 24

Beyond Transactions: Exploring Return on Relationships in Supplier Management

Organisations now rely on close collaboration with suppliers in order to anticipate challenges and capitalise on opportunities for mutual benefit. The ability to form strategic partnerships with suppliers – a concept we call ‘Retur ...
11 Apr 24

Navigating the Waters: Challenges and Solutions for the UK Water Industry in AMP8

Global events, geopolitical tensions, and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains across industries. The water sector is no exception, with disruptions impacting...

8 Apr 24

SAP's Bribery Scandal: Evaluating the Risks for Corporate Partnerships

German software giant SAP will pay over $220 million in fines to resolve U.S. bribery allegations has sent shockwaves through the corporate world. The Justice Department disclosed that SAP and unnamed co-conspirators engaged in bribery schemes ...
26 Mar 24

The Lifeline of Economy: How Supporting Small Suppliers Strengthens Us All

In the wake of the pandemic and subsequent economic downturn, small businesses have fallen victim to the changing business landscape at an unprecedented rate. In the UK alone the failure rate is reportedly 17% higher than previous years. Whils ...
 

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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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