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Adopting a Delivery Partner Model at Sydney Water
In 2015, Australia’s largest water supplier, Sydney Water, launched the Lower-South-Creek-Treatment (LSCT) program. This $500…
Is Technology Destroying Contract Performance?
We have all witnessed it. Whether it’s our kids and their obsession with computer games…
Procurement Jargon: Helping or Hurting the Profession?
Nobody, and I mean absolutely nobody outside of procurement, wants to hear about your RFIs, your RFPs,…
Three Aspects of a Career in Procurement That Will Keep You On Your Toes
We often hear stories of successful procurement professionals who fell into their careers completely by…
A little bit of old and a lot of new!
Somebody asked me last week whether 2020 will just be ‘more of the same’ or…
PODCAST: The Value of Digital Procurement in the Manufacturing Sector
Guest: Sundar Kamak Despite their reliance upon legacy systems, manufacturers are all about efficiency. This,…
4 Ways To Address Disengagement In Your Workplace
Good employee retention is often hailed as a key indicator of a high-functioning organisation. After…
Avoid Greenwashing: Attraction & Retention Suffer If Sustainability Practices Lack Authenticity
Going green can benefit staff attraction and retention, provided organisations demonstrate real commitment. According to…
Report: Building a Future-Proof Marketing Procurement Strategy
In previous years, Marketing Procurement has struggled with reputation of being a purely cost motivated…
5 Steps For Getting The Most Out of Procurement Conferences In 2020
Attending a procurement conference is a fantastic opportunity to learn new things and meet new…
The Top 7 Mistakes Made In Source To Pay Transformations
At Valtatech, our team has experience leading over 60 source to pay transformations across the…
PODCAST: Integrating Blockchain into Procurement
Guest: Remko Van Hoek If 2019 was the year of emerging technology hype, then 2020…
Your 2019 Procurement Goals In Review
It’s the time of year when we like to look ahead, challenging ourselves with career…
PODCAST: Best Practices for Managing Procurement Performance
Guests: Pierre Lapree and Jason Treida “Stop the spreadsheet madness!” – Pierre Lapree, Founder of…
Companies Are Missing Out On Supplier Innovation
Competitive advantage lost as organisations struggle to secure value from their supply base Only one…
Six Technology Predictions For 2020
The cybersecurity industry is constantly changing. Threats and attackers are becoming more sophisticated and continue…
Two day Lean-Agile Procurement Certification Workshops in Sydney & Auckland March/April 2020
Workshops now open for registrations – Sydney 24th & 25th March 2020 and Auckland 31st…
What Is Circular Procurement?
A Circular Economy is an alternative to a traditional linear economy (make the product, use…
PODCAST: Defining and Delivering on Supplier Development
Guests: Amanda Prochaska & Jonathan Townsley Whether you call it supplier performance management or supplier…
Why Smart Automation and Advanced Analytics Go Hand In Hand
The latest research from The Hackett Group reveals that procurement teams optimising their technology adoption…
New Supply Chain Risk Management Certificate Launched by IRM
The IRM is delighted to announce the addition of the new Supply Chain Risk Management…
Aussie Workers Want Praise Not Perks
Would you rather your boss praised your successes or offered you unwanted perks? According to…
74% of CPOs look to cut costs as fears of economic downturn loom
Chief Procurement Officers see a potential economic downturn as the number one risk in the…
Research shows 99% of tender decisions could be challenged based on flawed pricing
Brisbane consulting firm Acquire Procurement Services has today released a report claiming that nearly every…
PODCAST: A Procurement Compendium
Guest: Peter Smith Having the opportunity to reflect back on a successful career in its…
Your 7-Point Checklist To Ending 2019 On A High
To start 2020 on the right foot, it’s important to get the end of 2019…
Tips To Nailing Your Next Interview
So, you’ve secured an interview for your dream company. Interviews can be nerve-racking, so we’ve…
How to Create an Amazing Procurement Strategy
Why is having a procurement strategy so important? The key benefits are that it helps…
Towards 2020: Predictions for the future of procurement
Technology holds huge promise in the procurement sector but making the most of it requires…
Commercial & Contract Management 2020
A new decade is almost upon us. It’s the decade of RRP – Relationship Resource…