World Cup purchasing irregularities exposed - Download Report
The transparency of purchasing procedures for the FIFA World Cup has once again come under scrutiny. South Africa’s Institute for Security Studies has published its concerns over stadia building and bidding practices in 'Pla yer and Referee: Conflicting Interests and the 2010 FIFA World Cup'.
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PMI declined below 50 index points during June - World Cup to blame?
The seasonally adjusted Kagiso Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) declined below the all-important 50 index point mark in June to reach 48.4, the first reading of less than 50 since October 2009, reports the Kagiso website. After reaching a peak of 60.4 in February 2010, the PMI has now declined for four months in a row. The recent trend for the SA PMI is quite different from international developments – the global PMI rose from 55.4 in February to 57.2 during May.
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Making a career move? Use procurement networking sites
Look beyond the usual employment websites and press advertisements and do some networking, in this months' SmartProcurement explores the use of networking sites to improve your career prospects.
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Procurement function one of most important drivers of future business success
The procurement function has a significant role to play in an organisation’s future business success in the global market, far beyond its past role of simple order processing, said Gerd Kerkhoff, CEO of Kerkhoff Consulting, tells SmartProcurement.
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AMR report - Supply Chain is making it to the board
Responsibility for the supply chain is moving to board level, a report by AMR Research has noted. “Twenty years ago, a typical product company had the supply chain reporting to manufacturing, with responsibility mainly for inbound materials management and outbound shipping.”
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Selecting a Single Managed Print Service partner
Print is a cost that crosses a myriad of disciplines in any organisation. From the business cards and brochures that your sales force uses when calling on customers, and the induction booklets provided to new employees, to the invoices produced monthly during billing and the numerous reports prepared for meetings, printing costs are often not represented by a single line in the business, making if difficult – if not impossible – for companies to track or quantify their expenditure, Trevor Bennett, a Divisional MD of Ince, an integrated communications organisation, tells SmartProcurement.
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BEE - a system that could end 'lazy' purchasing
Great intelligence is required to create possibilities to optimise supply chains within the rules of black economic empowerment (BEE), Gerd Kerkhoff, CEO of purchasing consultancy Kerkhoff Consulting, told SmartProcurement.
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EU economic crisis: SA to increase southern sourcing ties
South African organisations could soon be sourcing more goods from southern hemisphere countries, taking advantage of the south’s trade possibilities during Europe’s economic crisis.
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Leadership Profile: Ten Minutes with Gerd Kerkhoff of Kerkhoff Consulting
Gerd Kerkhoff started his own specialist procurement consultancy in Dusseldorf just over ten years ago which has moved into the forefront of its discipline in Europe with over 200 consultants eomployed. SmartProcurement spoke to him about his background and his ambitions for expanding the business to Africa.
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Understanding the Purchasing Environment
Procurement practitioners will only add sustainable value to an organisation’s bottom-line if they understand the environment in which they operate, Ronald Mlalazi (MCIPS), Edu cation Manager at Commerce Edge Academy, tells SmartProcurement.
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Focused skills development critical for 2010 and beyond
The need for focused skills development that enables South Africa to increase its competitiveness is critical, Deon Greyling, managing director of BTS South Africa, tells SmartProcurement.
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Playing with giants - India
India’s influence in Africa is growing. Elaine Porteous, SmartProcurement Associate Editor and Procurement advisor discusses how to make the most of this partnership.
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BBBEE Update and key questions answered: 17 August 2010 - Gauteng Aug 17, 2010World Cup purchasing irregularities exposed - Download Report Jul 7, 2010
PMI declined below 50 index points during June - World Cup to blame? Jul 7, 2010
Making a career move? Use procurement networking sites Jul 7, 2010
Procurement function one of most important drivers of future business success Jul 7, 2010
AMR report - Supply Chain is making it to the board Jul 7, 2010
Selecting a Single Managed Print Service partner Jul 7, 2010
BEE - a system that could end 'lazy' purchasing Jul 7, 2010
EU economic crisis: SA to increase southern sourcing ties Jul 7, 2010
Leadership Profile: Ten Minutes with Gerd Kerkhoff of Kerkhoff Consulting Jul 7, 2010
EVENTSITMSA Annual Conference 15 & 16 September 2010ITMSA Annual Conference 2010E = m c²Evolution = managing constant changeThe Institute of Travel and Meetings Southern Africa is proud to present our Annual Conference on 15 and 16 September Æ Æ More Info Conferences Events 2nd ANNUAL PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT16th to 18th NOVEMBER 2010 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, GautengGet up to date with the latest developments and issues affecting Government Procurement with the spotlight on best practices, case Æ Æ More Info Conferences Events |
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BEE - a system that could end 'lazy' purchasing
Great intelligence is required to create possibilities to optimise supply chains within the rules of black economic empowerment (BEE), Gerd Kerkhoff, CEO of purchasing consultancy Kerkhoff Consulting, told SmartProcurement.
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Procurement Tools and Tips
May 5, 2010
Who should own procurement of the print commodity?
Is there value in Print Management Centres? Corporations expend considerable time and effort managing and maximising investment in areas such as Information Technology, Human Resources (HR), Facilities and other direct expenditure areas. However, they typically overlook a huge but hidden commodity – Print, Christian Bell, Sales and Marketing Manager at local Print Management company POINT, tells SmartProcurement.
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