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Friends not Foes, Supplier Relationships Made to Last

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Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution.

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Will 2021 be about Cost Reduction or Strategic Supplier Relationships?

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Therefore, the survey gives a fascinating insight into the impact that the pandemic has had on procurement teams globally. “70% 70% of respondents maintained or increased digital procurement investment post covid” . The feedback from the survey was that process adaption and change management are the most important factors.

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The Opportunity — and Challenges — for Digital Transformation in MENA

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The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. MENA countries import a lot of food; disrupted supply chains and price increases mean potential food shortages. Enter eProcurement.

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Rome wasn’t Built in a Day, Neither was your Supplier Relationship

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Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. These teams were able to quickly communicate and negotiate with their key suppliers to establish a “supplier of choice” solution.

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In the Middle East, the Need for Risk Management Guides the Transformation Journey to Procurement 4.0

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Bashar El-Jawahari, PwC’s Middle East Procurement and Supply Chain Leader, explored the findings unique to the region. According to Dr. El-Jawahari, procurement’s priorities have shifted in the Middle East since the pandemic’s onset. Striking the Balance between People, Process and Technology.

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JOLLIBEE FOODS CORPORATION successfully deploys IVALUA with CONSUS to transform procurement

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Food service leader digitizes procurement to drive efficiency, transparency and effective supplier management as it accelerates global expansion. Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is a chain of fast food restaurants with a worldwide store network of more than 5,000 stores.

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Paris 2021 – EN – David L Loseby

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– CIPS – SME book reviews: Global supply chain, Diversity Management & Strategic Programme Leadership. David has over 30 years’ experience at senior executive/director level driving value and change through procurement and organisational transformation. The GBS procurement population is c.180