Is anyone sick of VUCA?!
Auther: Ben Shute
Date: 02 October, 2018
Know more on VUCA and its role in impacting the Procurement Process
Read MoreIs Adaptability a Procurement Skill?
Auther: Ben Shute
Date: 28 August, 2018
Recruiting experts, Hays conducted a survey of 951 employers to discover what skills they believe are the most in demand (also, will continue to be in demand going forward). The top five skills turned out to be:
Read MoreIf she is blockchain…do you trust?
Auther: Ben Shute
Date: 13 March, 2018
What is trust? The dictionary defines trust as “a firm belief in the reliability, truth or ability of someone or something.” Although, do we have a “firm belief”? How often do you stop to think about the people or organisations you trust? When was the last time you asked why you trust or do not trust the things and organisations you do?
Read MoreIt’s 2018, time to reflect – and see the wood from the trees.
Auther: Ben Shute
Date: 14 February, 2018
Though it might seem like a completely arbitrary line in the eternal sands of time, the New Year is still a good time to reflect. With 2018 still in its infancy, may we suggest taking the time to accept our invitation to participate in the inaugural Global Procurement Capability Benchmark?
Read MoreCompetition vs Collaboration
Auther: Ben Shute
Date: 14 February, 2018
How do you approach negotiation as a procurement professional? Do you go in looking to get the best deal possible? What does it even mean to get the best deal? Unfortunately for many procurement departments, getting the best deal means getting the lowest price possible.
Read MoreYou are brilliant at procurement today. But will you be tomorrow?
Auther: Ben Shute
Date: 18 December, 2017
Behind every successful product and service is a brilliant procurement team… a team who finds innovation, and uncovers value. Procurement has contributed to the delivery of outstanding global business achievements … global communications … economically providing essential services for those who need them the most, … making electronics more affordable for customers around the world.
Read MoreProcurement 4.0 for Industry 4.0
Auther: Ben Shute
Date: 20 October, 2017
Over the course of the last few weeks, we have discussed a number of trends that are taking us into a brave new world of Business and Industry. We have explored topics such as big data, increased automation and discussed other subjects that fall under the broad umbrella term of Industry 4.0...
Read MoreProcurement in the future: Humans need not apply
Auther: Ben Shute
Date: 19 October, 2017
Are humans obsolete? It's a strange question to ask, but if you read articles commenting on the current rise of automation, robotics and artificial intelligence, you cannot escape the notion that many futurists believe...
Read MoreWho is responsible for your procurement competency development?
Auther: Ben Shute
Date: 09 October, 2017
EdAssist and the University Phoenix explored the question of “who is responsible" for their study titled “The Real Story Behind Career Development: Who is Responsible?” found a marked difference in perspective between workers and managers.
Read MoreAre you ready for Big Data in Procurement?
Auther: Ben Shute
Date: 13 September, 2017
Big Data is “in”, it is the buzzword of the decade as businesses and organisations in-general become more and more data driven. Yet...
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