47 episodes
Spotlight on Procurement Efficio Consulting
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The buying of goods and services is at the heart of most businesses across the world. In an increasingly complex global economy challenged by cost reduction pressures, supply chain disruptions, security of supply concerns, and the challenges of meeting sustainability targets, the topics of procurement and supply chains are more important than they have ever been. In the Efficio Spotlight podcast, we talk to industry leaders across the globe about their stories, both personal and professional, to understand what it's like to work in such an exciting area at such a pivotal time. To find out more about we do, visit: https://www.efficioconsulting.com/en-gb/
Host: Simon Lipscomb
Producer: Abi Kramer
Music by Jake Lipscomb
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Prompt pay pays off: Challenging a culture of late payments to suppliers
Terry Corby, Founder and CEO of Good Business Pays CIC, discusses an often under-estimated aspect to maintaining a healthy supply chain and fostering innovation: prompt payment.
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Procurement's evolution in MENA: Insights from a CIPS leader
Sam Achampong FCIPS, Regional Managing Director of CIPS Middle East & North Africa (MENA), discusses how the procurement profession has transformed since he moved to Dubai in 2008 and the challenges and opportunities the region offers.
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A journey from Mars: What does a four decade career in Procurement look like?
We sit down with Malcolm Harrison, the former Chief Procurement Officer of Nestlé and, most recently, the former CEO of the Crown Commercial Service and of CIPS. During this episode, Malcolm takes us through his over 40 years in the procurement profession, the changes he's seen take place and his thoughts on the future of procurement.
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From ESG to Capital Projects to M&As: Our procurement and supply chain experts’ 2024 predictions
We're starting the year by pulling together different views on what the next 12 months look like for procurement and supply chain across a range of industries.
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Navigating the AI revolution: balancing risks and rewards in procurement
Aris Georgopoulos, Assistant Professor in Public Law and European Law at the University of Nottingham, who is also the Head of the Innovation, AI, Strategic, and Defence Procurement Research Unit, discusses AI in the context of procurement and how it has the potential to change the way we see the world, the way that we work and the way that we live our lives.
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Startups, networking, and imposter syndrome: Talking all things growth in procurement
Rendi Miller, VP of Global Travel and Procurement at Qualtrics, discusses her extensive experience in procurement roles in tech startups and high-growth companies.