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Are you a contract management hypocrite?

We all think we know what good contract management looks like, at least from a procurement perspective. But what do suppliers think?

14 Jun 18

Facing procurement’s never-ending demands with a happy work-life balance

Procurement is forever torn between suppliers and stakeholders. Dedicated professionals feel they need to understand and be in touch with both tribes.

6 Jun 18

Building industrial strength SRM part II - five pitfalls to avoid

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. You know what you’ve done wrong only when it’s too late. But at State of Flux we’ve seen and dealt with hundreds of supplier relationship management initiatives.

31 May 18

Six steps to building industrial strength SRM part I

No one needs to argue the case for customer relationship management anymore. Businesses have long held ambitions to record, analyse and manage every interaction with customers to maximise their opportunities.

24 May 18

Sustainability takes centre stage as businesses build for the future

Businesses that want to thrive and grow in the 21st century need to ask themselves: will the business be able to sustain itself in the years to come? What do we need from customers, suppliers, governments, and the third sector? ...

26 Apr 18

Modern slavery: Australia prepares legislation part I

When Kate Nicholl, State of Flux's head of Australia entered the procurement profession, she never imaged she would end up in front of the Australian Senate. Yet, in August last year, that is exactly where she found herself. ...