Blog / Abby Dalton
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The career lie we tell the next generation –and why we need to stop
Looking to build a successful procurement team? Then put the old job descriptions in the trash and stop telling the same old career lie.
The 7 deadly procurement sins we’re all guilty of
Got a list of projects you’d love to do but never do? You’re not alone. Read our 7 Deadly Procurement Sins to see how many you’re guilty of!
10 ways to level up your Supplier Relationship Management in 2023
Supplier Relationship Management models are outdated, it’s time they were updated to include the supplier’s voice. Here are our top 10 tips for how to get started in the New Year.
How good is your supplier experience – and why you should make it better
To understand the suppliers’ perspective, we must understand what their pain points are – it’s time to analyse your supplier experience.
Data driven procurement is the newest trend, are you ahead of the game?
Data IQ is a new requirement for any high performing procurement team. The best way to get ahead is to use data to drive your strategies and decision-making. Embrace multiple tech solutions rather than just the traditional one-stop-shop. Read our 3 procureTech considerations to help you get started.
How to source sustainable suppliers – 3 steps to get started
Sustainability strategies can seem overwhelming to implement as meaningful change takes time and impacts the end-to-end supply chain. With the right tools and data it’s possible to achieve more than just a token policy document that no one reads. Procurement teams can revolutionise their supply chains!
Is quiet quitting a fight for self-care in the workplace?
While quiet quitting could be hiding a bigger burnout issue in the workforce, it can also be viewed as a sign of generations evolving and changes in what employees value, for example a healthy work / life balance.
How supplier diversity can help increase profitability
Purchasing ethically has been around longer than many people think, yet it’s more topical, relevant, and necessary than ever.
Is Poor Data Stopping You From Nailing a World-Class Procurement Strategy?
The information the c-suite craves can often be held and maintained via spreadsheets in conjunction with various systems and tools. None of these “talk” to each other. Requests for reporting, information, and supply chain updates are driving already overworked procurement teams to despair.
3 Barriers Blocking Your Procurement Data IQ
Data IQ helps you to move away from the dreaded dirty data pitfall where a person or a crude code runs havoc on your raw spend material. Quality in = quality out!