Somehow, easy has become a dirty word. Someone looking for an easy life is seen as a copout, a drifter. The word is marred with a sense of false security, a lingering suspicion. We’ve even had to use rhyming slang – easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy – to make it sound less threatening. Even…
March 29, 2017One of the biggest trends in procurement is the adoption of a variety of mobile procurement strategies. The creation of software which can be viewed/used on both computers and mobile browsers is a trend that has become increasingly popular over the past few years, as companies recognise the need to be available…
March 24, 2017Why does Procurement Fraud Occur? Procurement fraud can cost your organization huge amounts of money, time, and other important resources. Fraud occurs for a multitude of reasons; “stealing money or property by a person who is in a position of trust, such as an employee or an agent” which is…
March 13, 2017Thanks in part to technological advances, today’s purchasing manager is uniquely positioned to make huge contributions that go straight to the bottom line.
March 6, 2017Most established companies have the same modus operandi, reduce cost without impacting revenue. Historically this has been achieved by implementing ERP systems and reducing Input Costs, but a changing digital landscape and the availability of cloud computing has opened up a whole new realm of cost reduction: Indirect Spend.
February 27, 2017