The Day Everyone Asked for the Template A few years ago, I spent some time teaching MCIPS, and there was one moment that cropped up on almost every course. We’d spend the morning working through Kraljic, Porter’s Five Forces or stakeholder mapping. We’d discuss why the framework existed, where it added value and how it […]
How to Choose a Procurement Outsourcing Partner: Seven Questions I’d Always Ask Choosing a procurement outsourcing partner isn’t just about finding someone who can negotiate better prices. You’re choosing a business to represent your organisation, work alongside your people and build relationships with your suppliers. Get that decision right and you’ll wonder how you managed […]
Business Process Integration: Why Disconnected Systems Are Costing You Your Business Isn’t Inefficient, It’s Just Not Connected Business process integration is often overlooked, but it is one of the biggest drivers of efficiency. Most businesses don’t have a workload problem. They have a flow problem. Sales systems don’t talk to stock. Stock doesn’t talk to […]
Stop Managing Stock in Excel: Why It’s Costing You More Than You Think It’s 2026… and You’re Still Using Excel for Stock Management? Excel stock management is still surprisingly common. If your stock is being managed in spreadsheets, there is a good chance your supply chain is working harder than it should and delivering less […]