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Emotional intelligence imperative in supply chain management (II)
People with emotional intelligence collaborate easily because they recognise that the strength of individual differences is critical to making a whole.
By Charles Nyika
Mar. 28, 2024
Cost to serve analysis: The holy grail of profitability (I)
The model allows supply chain professionals to assess which customers and product lines are in the green and those in the red.
By Charles Nyika
Apr. 5, 2024
Profitability starts with sustainable supply chain (I)
Some companies are therefore moving towards a circular economy featuring zero waste as all resources used in products are recycled or reused.
By Charles Nyika
Apr. 19, 2024
Unpacking hidden value of talent management in supply chain (II)
Supply chain professionals should constantly remind each other that the so-called best efforts today may not be good enough for the unknown tomorrow.
By Charles Nyika
May. 10, 2024
Contract management as a critical success factor in supply chains (I)
Fast forward to this day, the world is a different place altogether. The need for a contract management system is now at a tipping point than ever before.
By Charles Nyika
May. 17, 2024
The power of category mgmt in supply chains
Oftentimes, gathering data and making a story out of it is very critical for supply market intelligence.
By Charles Nyika
Jul. 5, 2024
Endless possibilities with supply chain optimisation
It will, therefore, allow supply chain professionals to do more in less time, with fewer resources, with less effort, creating a lower cost operating environment.
By Charles Nyika
Jul. 19, 2024
Ethical business practices remain unfulfilled promise
It should be common practice for an organisation to do the right thing for itself and for the society from which it derives its value from.
By Charles Nyika
Aug. 16, 2024
Strategic cost analysis in supply chain management
This may entail procurement practitioners going to the extent of interrogating and understanding how the supplier sources its raw materials and at what cost.
By Charles Nyika
Aug. 23, 2024
Maximising group procurement opportunities
It looks like the mantra of “doing more with less” is no longer a catch phrase but a means of survival for a lot many.
By Charles Nyika
Aug. 30, 2024
Procurement excellence through evaluation key
In procurement, the lowest price does not always equate to best value. It has always been known that price seldom reflects the total cost of doing business.
By Charles Nyika
Oct. 18, 2024
Triple Ps: Catalyst for development (II)
In government, there is tremendous pressure to do more with less. Said differently, governments are expected to do more without more.
By Charles Nyika
Dec. 13, 2024
Supplier rationalisation strategy procurement’s best-kept secret
Like the proverbial ostrich, supply chain professionals cannot bury their heads in the sand and pretend that supply chain problems will go away.
By Charles Nyika
Dec. 20, 2024
Maximising value through early supplier involvement
Suppliers and their personnel can contribute a major role in the development of new products where specifications are clearly spelt out and submitted on time.
By Charles Nyika
Jan. 24, 2025
Hard truth about soft skills in procurement
Relationship management skills sit central to the development of loyalty and trust, ensuring that every procurement transaction sings in harmony with customer expectations.
By Charles Nyika
Apr. 4, 2025
Moving from good to great through procurement process improvement
Quality improvements can be achieved by selecting the best suppliers, setting clear quality standards and monitoring and evaluating supplier performance.
By Charles Nyika
Apr. 11, 2025
Harnessing the power of procurement audits
Due to so many moving parts in procurement, it can be easy for rogue spending to seep through the cracks, leading to fraud and serious compliance infractions.
By Charles Nyika
Apr. 17, 2025
Unspoken importance of prequalification processes
Prequalification processes can also identify contractors and service providers that demonstrate commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for employees and visitors.
By Charles Nyika
May. 30, 2025
Impact of supplier diversification on firms’ competitive advantage
At the heart of every resilient supply chain ecosystem should be the capability to pivot and thrive amid supply chain challenges.
By Charles Nyika
Jun. 20, 2025
SMALL ACT IN PROCUREMENT BIG GAINS FOR THE ORGANISATIONS
Procurement teams are now considered to be best placed to pursue other value addition strategies such as being the first line of defence to protect profit margins against high inflation
By Charles Nyika
Aug. 22, 2025
Cyber security risks in procurement
CYBER security threats are on the rise. Supply chain professionals paying attention to business news are fully aware that cyberattacks are everywhere.
By Charles Nyika
Oct. 10, 2025
Unspoken value of transport management in customer care
WORLDWIDE consumer trends are shifting rapidly towards speed and convenience in the delivery processes.
By Charles Nyika
Oct. 17, 2025
SA’s RMB projects gloom as crisis in Zim deepens... bank ranks the country least attractive destination
Business Digest
Oct. 31, 2025
