In our second article in the Local Government Procurement series, we explore why local governments need better procurement oversight and controls. Are weak controls preventing local governments from maximising value for money through procurement? Yes, according to...
Lack of transparency into conflict of interest considerations are hampering Western Australian councils’ procurement controls, according to a recent audit of eight local councils. Across in Victoria, a March report by the corruption watchdog came up with a similar...
McKinsey’s global survey of chief procurement officers suggests that the role of purchasing at many companies hasn’t evolved much beyond the function’s narrow, transactional roots as a buyer of materials, components, and services. But that’s all about to change. In...
As 2019 heads into its final stretch, it’s time to look at how procurement trends are tracking for the year. The world of procurement has undergone tremendous changes over the past couple of years. What’s in store for the rest of 2019? What should you be planning...
Are you ready for the upcoming anti-bribery and corruption reforms? Hot on the heels of the new modern slavery legislation, new laws are set to get tough on foreign corporate bribery. For example, the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Corporate Crime) Bill...
On 29 April and 1 May, Transformed exhibited at the Women in Procurement and Supply Chain Conference 2019 held at the Pullman Hotel Sydney. The conference is in its 5thyear and brings together over 140 individuals from all levels of procurement in the private and...
