What is supplier-enabled innovation? Supplier-enabled innovation is a hot topic in procurement. But what does it mean, and should you be tapping into it? Supplier-enabled innovation (SEI) refers to how businesses tap into the expertise of their supplier network to...
Are your specifications too broad or open? It’s one of the most common mistakes we see in procurement with expensive repercussions for your supplier management. We will look at the biggest mistake procurement managers make with specifications. Writing specifications...
5 Ways To Tackle Common Challenges in Tender Writing Writing tenders can be an overwhelming task. Tender documents are confusing and complicated. Putting the response together takes up valuable time and resources, not to mention the stress. And how do you know if you...
Did you know that around 15,000 of the 2.1 million businesses in Australia are Indigenous-owned? If you’re surprised, it’s because they are severely under-represented in the supply chain. Why? Often, Indigenous-owned suppliers don’t have a chance to compete because...
Are you agile? The “agile” buzzword has been thrown around in business for a few years. Now, procurement functions are embracing the agile methodology. But what exactly is agile? What does it mean for procurement? And should you be using it? Let’s start by looking at...
Who should you hire: the procurement pro with excellent skills who seems like a poor culture fit, or the person with weaker skills who fits in culturally? This is a critical consideration when you’re growing your team. It can be tempting to overlook culture fit...
