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What Does it Mean to “Be Commercial”?
This article was originally published by Procurious in 2015. Once upon a time in a meeting with a former manager where I was urged to be more “commercial” in my outlook. When I asked for a definition, the answer I got was along the lines of “just be more commercial…”. This was in stark contrast … Continue reading What Does it Mean to “Be Commercial”?
Revolutionise your Partnerships with Strategic SRM
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) has been gaining momentum across organisations over the last 20 years. Let’s look at SRM by the numbers. The American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC) – a non-profit specialising in benchmarking business practices for the Fortune 1000 – found that 60 percent of organisations cite reducing supplier risk as a key … Continue reading Revolutionise your Partnerships with Strategic SRM
Harmonising Governance and Collaboration for Transformative Contract Management
Without adequate Governance, Contract Management cannot succeed. A lack of oversight and review of issues, or even of a formal process, leaves both parties in the contract exposed to a much higher degree of risk. Yet sometimes in Procurement we wish we could just go ahead with contracts and supplier engagements without having to worry … Continue reading Harmonising Governance and Collaboration for Transformative Contract Management
What Research Tells Us is Next for The Supply Chain Sector
As we take a minute to review the hectic start to another year and begin planning for the latter half of the year, it’s crucial to stay abreast of disruptive trends that will shape the supply chain in the coming months. We have assembled some invaluable insights into these cutting-edge trends that will define … Continue reading What Research Tells Us is Next for The Supply Chain Sector
Anna Meares: ‘I Wouldn’t Have Been as Good as I Was Without Competitive Rivalry’
Australian cycling champion, Anna Meares, credits part of her success to an ongoing rivalry with British cyclist Victoria Pendleton. She says business leaders can draw correlation from her learnings and experience on the track to level up their game. Victoria Pendleton inspired me to be better. She was the benchmark. Our rivalry intensified from early … Continue reading Anna Meares: ‘I Wouldn’t Have Been as Good as I Was Without Competitive Rivalry’
Now Can We Stop Calling Them ‘Soft Skills’?
This article was originally published by Procurious in 2016. The English language is full of misnomers. Just ask the killer whale (actually a dolphin), or the horny toad (actually a lizard). Once a word or phrase has entered common usage, it’s nearly impossible to change it, even if the population generally understands that the term … Continue reading Now Can We Stop Calling Them ‘Soft Skills’?
Must-Read Books for Supply Chain Professionals in 2024
Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of traditional supply chain principles or seeking guidance on navigating the complexities of modern, technology-driven supply networks, there is a wide variety of must-read books available for procurement and supply chain professionals. But with all the titles, authors and decades-worth of materials available, where do you … Continue reading Must-Read Books for Supply Chain Professionals in 2024
Best Performing Relationships – Where Leadership Takes Centre Stage
How do you solve a problem like a ‘Storming’ team? When the pressure is on to deliver supply chain results for your organisation, what is going to be the difference between a team struggling to work together, and one that is achieving high levels of success? The word ‘Leadership’ is commonly used in a wide … Continue reading Best Performing Relationships – Where Leadership Takes Centre Stage
Shine Bright like a Diamond – A New Form of Leadership
Leadership is something you hear about constantly – whether it’s how to be a leader, why leadership matters, and what it actually is. The vast amount of leadership quotes hanging in corporate offices, peppered throughout in educational programs, and blanketed across social media attests to its enduring interest and importance to those that are leaders … Continue reading Shine Bright like a Diamond – A New Form of Leadership
Who Owns the IP in ChatGPT?
This article was first published in ‘The Patent Lawyer’ and has been re-published with the author’s permission. Ever since the printing press was invented, tools have empowered the innovation and creativity of humans to earn a pecuniary right from the things that they create. ChatGPT is no less than the most advanced typewriter made freely … Continue reading Who Owns the IP in ChatGPT?