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5 days ago2 min read
How To Align Procurement Goals With Organizational Strategy
In recent times as procurement leaders, we are no longer just tasked with cost-saving measures, we are expected to serve as strategic...
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Efemini
Feb 82 min read
The Supplier That Surprised Me: How Transparency Can Lead to Unexpected Results
As a procurement professional, I’ve worked with all kinds of suppliers, but one experience forever changed how I view supplier...
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Efemini
Feb 12 min read
The Cost of Ignoring Supplier Risk Assessments
Ignoring supplier risk assessment is like gambling with your supply chain and the stakes are high. The cost of disruption, compliance...
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Efemini
Jan 252 min read
How to Avoid Common Negotiation Pitfalls
What makes negotiation a handful oftentimes is that it is both an art and a science; requiring thorough preparation, emotional...
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Efemini
Jan 182 min read
Top 5 Strategies for Building Supplier Loyalty
Supplier loyalty is not just a feel-good concept in procurement, but also a powerful driver of business success. Loyal suppliers go above...
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Efemini
Jan 112 min read
The Role of Procurement in Achieving Sustainable Goals
Procurement is no longer just about sourcing goods and services at the lowest cost, it has become a strategic function that significantly...
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Efemini
Jan 43 min read
To Accept Brown Envelope or Not?
Several years ago, a contractor had just won a contract with my organization through a competitive bidding process, and the decision was...
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Efemini
Dec 20, 20242 min read
Goal-Setting For Procurement Professionals
A new year brings fresh opportunities to elevate your procurement process and performance. As a procurement professional, setting clear...
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Efemini
Dec 13, 20242 min read
End-of-Year Appraisals: A Procurement Guide
The year is winding down, and it's time to reflect on achievements, identify areas for improvement, and set goals for the future. For...
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Efemini
Dec 6, 20241 min read
The Art of Balancing Inventory Supply and Demand
"Can inventory balance be truly achieved?" Whilst you're thinking of an answer to the question, the fact is, you don't want to find your...
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