Supply Chain - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Supply Chain

Value of risk management in procurement

To put it in simple terms, supply chain risks lurk in every corner of procurement. It is an apt analogy of today’s business environment.

By Charles Nyika Jul. 4, 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

Impact of supplier diversification on firms’ competitive advantage

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

Unspoken importance of prequalification processes

Ins, outs of economic order quantity

Supply chain professionals will therefore sometimes feel as if they are walking tightrope

By Charles Nyika May. 16, 2025

The value of enhancing knowledge flow between formal and informal economies

Left to its own devices for decades, the secondary economy has developed its self-contained systems anchored on mass markets and indigenous commercial best practices.

By Charles Dhewa Apr. 23, 2025

The value of enhancing knowledge flow between formal and informal economies

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

Harnessing the power of procurement audits

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

Moving from good to great through procurement process improvement

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