Research Shows Procurement Experts Hold The Key To Business Agility A new report on the future of procurement in the ANZ region shows that 3 in 4 procurement professionals feel confident of meeting evolving challenges in the ever-changing business world. Increasingly, business leaders recognise the crucial role of procurement teams in helping to navigate periods […]
Read moreMaverick spend costs businesses thousands each year. From tail spend and office supplies to multi-million dollar procurement contracts, the minor leaks of maverick spending quickly become a flood of lost revenue. Procurement leaders are increasingly aware of the need for automation and visibility in combating rogue spending. In this article, we’ll look at the practical […]
Read moreBusiness resilience and you: taking your enterprise to the next level If the first years of the 2020s have shown us anything it’s that, well, anything is possible – and it’s not always good. Businesses faced unprecedented hardships throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with everything from technology to operations and reputations up in the air. […]
Read moreProcurement departments are used to scrutiny when it comes to securing value for money but, these days, social procurement initiatives mean their dollar is expected to make a positive community impact beyond simply purchasing goods and services. This is particularly relevant in New Zealand, where the federal government has set the target of devoting 5% […]
Read moreAre you looking for a way to optimise your organisation’s procurement function, without hiring new employees or investing a huge amount of money in unnecessarily complex and clunky IT? Procurement is a core activity for most organisations and has a direct impact on organisational success, meaning it’s extremely important to get right. Adopting an automated […]
Read moreOur recent study of Australian and New Zealand procurement professionals found there’s a key team-based factor contributing to success: the ability to prioritise interpersonal skills. Most procurement professionals prefer focusing on processes and practicalities. It’s easy to see why we find comfort in the quantifiable, but as we delve deeper into the essence of what […]
Read moreNew data from the in-depth study of procurement leaders and professionals in the ANZ region, Future Focused Procurement – Forging Ahead in ANZ, highlights the importance of strategic procurement and identifies the five common roadblocks preventing procurement teams from living up to their strategic potential. The importance of strategic procurement Procurement teams, when given the […]
Read moreThe Procurement Identity Crisis: Why We Need To Ask More of Procurement Professionals Advanced recently undertook a comprehensive survey engaging 300+ ANZ procurement leaders and professionals to unlock world-first insights into the future of procurement. One of the report’s pivotal findings is the underutilised potential of procurement professionals. Teams are ready to lead the charge […]
Read moreProcurement decision-makers’ big ideas are often frustrated by a lack of buy-in from upper management. This is particularly alarming as most procurement teams lack the necessary technology to deliver their desired business benefits. We put the question to our panel of experts: how can better benefit articulation ensure the desired outcome for our procurement technology […]
Read morehttps://vimeo.com/889767115/8ebfb93314?share=copy Webinar recorded live on 23rd November, 2023 AEST. Download the Webinar Slides Speakers Jonathan Dutton Chief Executive Officer, PASA Ngaia Calder Business Director, TRA Silverio Governo Head of Sales ANZ & Country Manager NZ, Portt, an Advanced company Watch our webinar to gain invaluable insights into the latest research to come out of the ANZ […]
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