Spotlight on Procurement

By Efficio Consulting

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Episodes: 47

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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 We would love to hear your feedback, please write to us at EfficioPodcast@efficioconsulting.com

Episode Date
Prompt pay pays off: Challenging a culture of late payments to suppliers
Apr 26, 2024
Procurement's evolution in MENA: Insights from a CIPS leader
Mar 18, 2024
A journey from Mars: What does a four decade career in Procurement look like?
Feb 27, 2024
From ESG to Capital Projects to M&As: Our procurement and supply chain experts’ 2024 predictions
Jan 30, 2024
Navigating the AI revolution: balancing risks and rewards in procurement
Dec 18, 2023
Startups, networking, and imposter syndrome: Talking all things growth in procurement
Nov 06, 2023
"In the North East of England, social value isn't a choice. It's a necessity" – Using local government procurement as a force for good
Oct 04, 2023
“We've not seen such a change since the 1890s”: From combustion engines to electric vehicles
Sep 05, 2023
Procurement is simple – the challenge is deciding what you want to achieve
Aug 01, 2023
“It's trendy to say we're moving beyond savings”: Getting the procurement basics right at Marks & Spencer
Jul 11, 2023
“We have something that I really think is revolutionary”: A deep dive into the US cannabis industry
Jun 13, 2023
Procurement Talent: Lifting the lid on the industry's clichés, stereotypes, and preconceptions
May 17, 2023
Both sides of the coin: Taking the step from procurement consultant to Director of Procurement at EVRi
Apr 03, 2023
The Procurement Reform Bill: What to expect
Mar 13, 2023
“I’m not a risk taker by nature” – How a founder went back to his roots to build the go-to digital procurement event
Feb 08, 2023
Peeling back the onion: BT Group’s step-by-step process for measuring procurement savings
Jan 13, 2023
Neurodiversity in the workplace: A personal story of ADHD
Nov 29, 2022
What’s courage got to do with it? How to develop a growth mindset
Oct 17, 2022
Your next CPO role: taking ownership of your career
Sep 06, 2022
“Supply chain is the business”: From hidden hero to rockstar, supply chain takes centre stage
Jul 29, 2022
Pioneering sustainability in public health: delivering a “net zero” NHS
Jun 22, 2022
Supplier Ethnic Diversity: So much more than a box-ticking exercise
May 17, 2022
Rubbish, nonsense, and shambles: Straight-talking procurement with Peter Smith
May 03, 2022
Power to the mama! Breaking the poverty cycle with supply chain visibility
Apr 06, 2022
Navigating global supply chain disruption in an era of conflict and sanctions
Mar 15, 2022
Lessons in procurement agility - running an airport through a global pandemic
Mar 08, 2022
Power in Partnership: Procurement and Finance join forces for change
Feb 09, 2022
BT Sourced: procurement rethought
Jan 10, 2022
Jabbed: An inside look at the UK’s vaccine supply chain
Dec 09, 2021
Supply chains under cyberattack – awareness and prevention
Nov 15, 2021
Liquid Gold: The Story of the COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce
Sep 28, 2021
Supplier Diversity: Of course it matters, but where to begin?
Aug 02, 2021
Expanding healthcare access in Africa
May 24, 2021
“There’s no vaccine for climate change!”
Apr 20, 2021
Protecting the Frontline: How the NHS delivers 30 million items of PPE a day to 58,000 locations
Mar 19, 2021
NHS Test and Trace: Building a team of 50,000 in four months
Jan 07, 2021
Backstage at Sainsbury’s: feeding the nation in a pandemic
Dec 21, 2020
Impact starts with I: taking action to drive sustainability
Nov 19, 2020
Let's talk about race: headwinds, tailwinds and code-switching
Oct 20, 2020
Diversity in Procurement: Admit it – we're not doing enough
Jul 06, 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on working capital
May 15, 2020
Category deep dives: COVID-19 – Running supplier negotiations
Apr 29, 2020
Category deep dives: COVID-19 impact on the chemical sector
Apr 23, 2020
Category deep dives: Covid-19 impact on the Supply Chain
Apr 15, 2020
Category deep dives: Covid-19 impact on Logistics
Apr 09, 2020
Category deep dives: Covid-19 impact on the GFR/Retail category
Apr 03, 2020
Category deep dives: Covid-19 impact on the IT sector
Apr 02, 2020