The value of enhancing knowledge flow between formal and informal economies
Left to its own devices for decades, the secondary economy has developed its self-contained systems anchored on mass markets and indigenous commercial best practices.
By Charles Dhewa
5h ago
Harnessing the power of procurement audits
Due to so many moving parts in procurement, it can be easy for rogue spending to seep through the cracks, leading to fraud and serious compliance infractions.
By Charles Nyika
Apr. 17, 2025
Moving from good to great through procurement process improvement
Quality improvements can be achieved by selecting the best suppliers, setting clear quality standards and monitoring and evaluating supplier performance.
By Charles Nyika
Apr. 11, 2025
Hard truth about soft skills in procurement
Relationship management skills sit central to the development of loyalty and trust, ensuring that every procurement transaction sings in harmony with customer expectations.
By Charles Nyika
Apr. 4, 2025
Strategic sourcing in highly competitive environment
Such value-addition strategies can assist supply chain professionals to sidestep an array of supply chain disruptions and challenges.
By Charles Nyika
Mar. 28, 2025
How to unlock value through supplier-driven innovation
Today’s customers will always demand a continuous cycle of new products and services. The increased demand for novel products from customers has recently reached fever pitch.
By Charles Nyika
Mar. 21, 2025
The good, the bad and the ugly of framework agreements (I)
They also provide a great ladder for small to medium enterprises to build up their experience in procurement by partnering with best-in-class companies.
By Charles Nyika
Feb. 21, 2025
Supply chain market intelligence the ultimate competitive weapon
Predictive analytics empowers procurement professionals to peer beyond the veil of uncertainty, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of new developments in their industry.
By Charles Nyika
Feb. 14, 2025
Customer experience a function of agile supply chain network
Today’s customers are fickle. This fickleness stems from the knowledge that there is a plethora of competing options or alternatives available at their fingertips.
By Charles Nyika
Feb. 7, 2025
