Imagine running out of something that is literally everywhere. That was the situation the largest beverage company...
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Most supply chain professionals are trained to plan for demand swings, not production halts driven by regulatory...
The 2021 In-N-Out onion shortage tested the company’s supply chain, which is often praised for its simplicity...
The Ford and Firestone’s supplier relationship was more than a business partnership. The two families were intertwined....
In early 2020, the world came to a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ships sat still,...
If supply chain management were a battlefield, Procurement would be the front line, and procurement officers would...
With competition at an all-time high, there has never been a more urgent need for supply chain...
Supplier management myths in Africa are misconceptions or wrong practices in the management of suppliers within a...
Accounts payable isn’t a popular topic for any supply chain leadership, especially those in the African setting....
Unsurprisingly, as more African businesses and supply chains advance or gain global recognition, they are increasingly automating...
Building supplier relationships is great for boosting your supply chain’s productivity. Your suppliers are strategic to the...
Auditing suppliers is a critical factor in African supply chains, but not every supply chain does it...
Local and global sourcing are two sourcing strategies supply chains use to locate the right raw materials...
E-sourcing in Africa is not a new concept. However, it has quickly gathered momentum ever since the...
The modern business climate in Africa is more competitive than ever, and supply chain innovation is one...
Procurement principles are guides that help procurement teams make the procurement process as effective as possible, even...
Procurement is the front and center of your supply chain, which makes the optimization process essential to...
The modern economy is powered by supply chain management, and nowhere in the world is it more...
Supply chain resilience can be difficult to manage in times of crisis, especially when the crisis is...
Procurement tips are relevant tools businesses in Africa can use to combat inflation. When most people think...
Understanding the role of quality assurance within the procurement operation will single-handedly unlock your entire supply chain...
The Procurement vs Purchasing debate within the supply chain has been ongoing for a while now. A...
Supply chain and business operations are increasingly complicated. Long gone are the days of simple, straightforward processes...
As a business owner or procurement professional, you know just how much a well-crafted procurement plan matters...
