El Niño can disrupt global supply chains by changing weather patterns, affecting agricultural production, transport routes, energy supplies and commodity prices. For procurement professionals, this can mean higher costs, longer lead times and increased supplier risk. You may have seen [Read More]
When organisations invest in capital expenditure (CAPEX) assets such as machinery, vehicles, IT infrastructure, or production equipment, significant attention is typically given to sourcing, supplier selection, and whole life costing. However, one critical stage of the asset lifecycle is often [Read More]
The relationship between supply and demand is becoming increasingly complex, and geopolitics plays a central role in shaping it. Political decisions, conflicts and international relations are no longer distant concerns. They directly influence how goods are produced, distributed and consumed. [Read More]
Risk management in supply chains is essential for ensuring goods and services are delivered on time, to the right place and to the right specification. While sourcing and supplying are core responsibilities of procurement professionals, maintaining continuity of supply requires [Read More]
Strategic supplier relationships are more than a procurement goal, they’re a critical competitive advantage. Successful organisations know that long-term value isn’t achieved through one-off transactions but through partnerships built on trust, collaboration and mutual growth. As global supply chains become [Read More]
The global trade landscape has once again been shaken by the Trump administration’s announcement of new US tariffs (Bloomberg, 2024). Aimed primarily at imports from key trading partners, these tariffs are set to significantly affect a wide array of goods, [Read More]
